What was the best TV in 2012?
2012 TelevisionInfo Best of Year Awards
- Television of the Year. Samsung E8000.
- Best Plasma Series. Samsung E8000.
- Best Mid-Range Plasma Series. Panasonic Viera ST50.
- Best Value Plasma Series. Panasonic Viera XT50.
- Best LCD Series. LG LM7600.
- Best Mid-Range LCD Series. LG LM6200.
- Best Value LCD Series. Vizio 2VLE.
- Best 3D TV. LG LM9600.
Should I keep my old plasma TV?
If your plasma TV still works fine for you, there’s no reason to throw it out. However, you could improve your viewing experience by upgrading to a newer type of television.
Are plasma TVs outdated?
Manufacturing of plasma displays for the United States retail market ended in 2014, and manufacturing for the Chinese market ended in 2016. Plasma displays are obsolete, having been superseded in most if not all aspects by OLED displays.
Is plasma still better than OLED?
OLED televisions are very similar to plasma televisions, but they have a few advantages….Similarities and differences between plasma and OLED.
| Plasma | OLED | |
|---|---|---|
| Viewing angle | Excellent | Excellent |
| Design | Panel and bezel are relatively thick | Panel and bezel are very thin |
| Energy consumption | High | Average |
What will replace OLED?
Micro LED
By contrast, Micro LED is new but far less mature than OLED, and it costs a lot more, too. Even if it has plenty of advantages, it is too soon to jump to the conclusion that Micro LED will supersede OLED.
What was the last plasma TV?
Samsung’s PNF8500, the last great plasma TV, is now cheaper than ever. If you’re shopping in the high end of the TV market and care about picture quality, buying one now is extremely appealing despite the advent of 4K.