Both plasma and LCD TVs have a service life of about 60,000 hours.

In plasma TVs the panel has a service life of about 60,000 hours,(*1) and in LCD TVs the backlight has a service life of about 60,000 hours,(*2) so you can enjoy either for a long, long time.

1. Number of hours until the panel’s brightness is reduced by half, based on operation in the standard mode with dynamic content. Does not take into consideration afterimages (burn-in) or malfunctions.
2. Backlight service life in standard mode.

Both plasma and LCD TVs have a service life of about 60,000 hours.In plasma TVs the panel has a service life of about 60,000 hours,(*1) and in LCD TVs the backlight has a service life of about 60,000 hours, (*2) so you can enjoy either for a long, long time.

1. Number of hours until the panel’s brightness is reduced by half, based on operation in the standard mode with dynamic content. Does not take into consideration afterimages (burn-in) or malfunctions.
2. Backlight service life in standard mode.