Older LCD TVs used cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs) to provide lighting, whereas modern LED LCD TVs use an array of smaller, more efficient light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to illuminate the screen.

Three issues are commonly experienced with LCD models. The first is the response time of the screen. LCD devices utilize a small "processor" that coordinates pixel synchronization; over time, the ...

Digital Foundry's picks for the best Prime Day 2025 monitor and TV deals, including OLEDs, LCDs and much more.

Before you decide on a new set, it pays to understand the two basic technologies used in today’s televisions. LCD TVs (also called LED TVs) have LED backlights that illuminate the screen, while ...

While they're not the fanciest or newest tech, LCD and LED TVs are still pretty common and usually inexpensive. Is one better than the other, though?

Some 4K TVs have QLED or OLED displays, but most are LCD, and many of those have LED backlights. When you're shopping for a new TV, these are the sets you'll come across most often. We're going to ...