Parents finally getting an HDTV, which one of these TVs is the best?

[Stephen Riley]

Also, if I'm overlooking a better option, let me know. Note that prices are in CDN, and they have a gift card for Best Buy they'd like to use.

 

Anyway, here are the contenders:

 

1. LG 60" 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTV (60PB5600)

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/lg-electronics-lg-60-1080p-600hz-plasma-hdtv-60pb5600-60pb5600/10291639.aspx?path=2057dd79d5af221bd09461f5e79ec86een02

 

2. Samsung 50" 1080p 60Hz LED Smart TV (UN50EH5300FXZC)

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/samsung-samsung-50-1080p-60hz-led-smart-tv-un50eh5300fxzc-un50eh5300fxzc/10207695.aspx?path=6a5ba06d3a39f2d686022f1d35909295en02

 

I really don't know anything about TVs. Which one is the better TV? Is it close?

[theyarecomingforyou]

Don't bother with plasma, as they tend to do poorly in direct sunlight and exaggerate motion. I'd rather have a 50" LED than a 60" plasma.

[_dandy_]

Some people argue that plasma's better (or would have, in the past), but they're on their way out as manufacturers have moved on--I think that should tell you everything you need to know.

[Astra.Xtreme]

Plasma TVs have better picture quality, but they're also A LOT heavier and eat a lot more power.

 

The difference in picture quality will be relatively low, so I'd also recommend the LED.