If you are buying a 60 inch TV then you obviously want to get the screen type right, but if you don’t know the difference between the three types, how will you be able to decide which screen type is most suitable for what you want to use your 60 inch television for.

Here we’ve compiled a concise run down of the differences, pros and cons of the three types of screen; LCD, LED and Plasma. There is no right or wrong screen type, it mostly comes down to personal preference and what you want to use the TV for.

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LCD

Sizes Available – 19 inches to 65 inches

Pros – low power consumption, generally cheapest type of TV

Cons – lowest picture quality compared to LED and Plasma screens, prone to motion blur

Perfect for – casual use in well lit rooms

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LED

Sizes Available – 32 inches and larger

Pros – low power consumption, extremely thin, picture quality higher than LCD but lower than Plasma

Cons – more expensive than LCD screens

Perfect for – people who want thin TVs

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Plasma

Sizes Available – 42 inches and larger

Pros – highest picture quality compared to LCD and LED screens

Cons – high power consumption, glass screen can cause glare, more expensive than LCD screens

Perfect for – people who want the highest picture quality possible