From the 21-inch LCD TV in the 1980s and 1990s to the current mainstream 55-inch LCD TV, the biggest difference is the size of the TV. From this point of view, from the perspective of viewing experience, the larger the screen, the more refreshing the viewing. Therefore, when the budget is sufficient, everyone is looking for larger and larger screens. Then a laser TV with a 100-inch screen will be A good choice?
What is a laser TV
Speaking of mainstream movie viewing equipment, LCD TVs and projectors are well-known equipment, so what is a laser TV? As we all know, TV technology has gone through three technical iterations of black and white TV, color TV and digital TV represented by LCD TV, PDP, OLED, etc. Laser TV combines DLP digital film projection technology using laser light source and TV technology to form the fourth generation TV display technology.
Laser TV is also a projector in essence, but the screen size of laser TV is larger than normal projection and the projection ratio is also smaller. Even if the device is placed on the wall, it can project an 80-100 inch screen. At present, the maximum projection size of mainstream laser TVs is generally about 100 inches.
Laser TV has these advantages
1. It's cool to watch movies on a hundred-inch big screen
Compared with LCD TVs, the size advantage of laser TVs is very obvious. Although the price of large-size LCD TVs has been lowered several times this year, for example, there are entry-level 75-inch LCD TVs less than 5,000 yuan, and 85-inch TVs 20,000 yuan. But if it rises to 100 inches, the price will be much higher. In terms of display area, a 100-inch size is approximately 221 cm X 125 cm, which is 78% larger than a 75-inch TV and 38% larger than an 85-inch TV. At present, mainstream laser TVs are equipped with 100-inch anti-light screens, and the price ranges from 20,000 to 50,000, which is more advantageous.
Not only that, the essence of laser TV is a combination of ultra-short throw projector and light-resistant screen. If users want a larger screen, they only need to replace the screen, and the cost is not too high. For example, BenQ recently launched a new laser TV i960L, equipped with a 100-inch black-grid light-resistant screen, and also provides upgrade services for 120-inch or larger screens.
2. Excellent picture quality, happier watching at night
Next, let’s talk about the picture quality. Users who are used to watching LCD TVs during the day may not appreciate the picture quality of laser TVs. As we mentioned earlier, in fact, laser TVs are short-throw projectors that reflect light for imaging and are susceptible to environmental interference. Although the major manufacturers tried their best to overcome it, they still couldn't achieve as bright as the direct light of LCD TVs. Although the picture looks clear during the day, it is still not bright enough compared to LCD. But for users who work during the day and can watch TV only when they go home at night, the disadvantages of laser TV watching during the day are negligible. So for this type of user group, laser TV is a good choice.
3. Longer life and more convenient
We all know that, generally speaking, the problem of insufficient brightness will occur after the projector is used for a period of time. At this time, the user needs to purchase a replacement projection bulb. Because laser TV uses a laser light source, not only the brightness is higher than ordinary projection, but also the brightness attenuation speed is very slow, and the use time of tens of thousands of hours is enough to meet the needs of the family.
In terms of convenience, laser TV can be said to be where to invest. Compared with LCD TVs, laser TVs are smaller in size, which greatly facilitates users to move positions. We all know that in some real home environments, oversized LCD TVs are often not conducive to installation. And in the process of transportation, it is not conducive to handling. Some residential elevators cannot even put large-size LCD TVs. Compared with these laser TVs, they are more compact. At the same time, laser TVs usually come with auto-focus function, so there is no need to worry about refocusing after moving.
4. The radiation is small, which is more advantageous to health
As we said earlier, because laser TVs reflect light imaging, the picture effect is greatly affected by ambient light. But it is precisely because of this that laser TVs are softer than LCDs and can better care for the eyes. The image acquisition of laser TV comes from the light reflected by the laser TV screen from the laser TV host, which is consistent with the principle of human eyes watching everything in the world. Compared with LCD TVs, it is less harmful to human eyes and will not feel tired even if watched for a long time.
At the same time, many laser TVs are equipped with an automatic screen restoring function. When the user approaches the laser TV, it will automatically rest the screen and automatically restore the screen after leaving to protect the health of the eyes.
There are also these shortcomings
1. The price is still high
Although the price of laser TVs has fallen to less than 10,000 yuan at this stage, it is clear that the latter is more affordable than the cheaper LCD TVs. Laser TV is still a "luxury" for ordinary families. Of course the high price is not the fault of the laser TV.
2. Severely affected by ambient light
Although the brightness of laser TV is much higher than that of ordinary projection, it still has a certain distance compared with the same size LCD TV. To put it more bluntly, when the ambient light is brighter, the color of the laser TV screen will be greatly reduced.
Is it good to watch movies on laser TV? The answer is yes. Regardless of the size of the body or the effect of the picture, laser TVs have great advantages. Although viewing during the day will be affected by ambient light, the best viewing effect can be obtained with an anti-light curtain. If you have a certain demand for family viewing and have a certain budget, then laser TV is a good choice.
