Comparing LCD and Traditional CRT monitors

Characteristics	LCD Displays	CRT Monitors
Physical size	Thin, compact and lightweight. Takes up less space.	Bulky, heavier and takes up more space.
Brightness	LCDs are backlit and have different levels of brightness and capable of producing very bright images and shows extremely uniform brightness. Very suitable for environments that are brightly lit.	Fairly bright, but not as bright as LCDs. Brightness is not a necessary concern with CRTs. Not appropriate for brightly lit conditions.
Power Consumption and Heat	Energy efficient. Consume less electricity than a CRT and produce little heat.	Use more power and produce more heat than a LCD.
Radiation Emission	Emit considerably lesser radiation.	Emit harmful radiation.
Display Size	Advance LCD technology make colour LCD monitors comparable in screen size to CRT monitors	Wide ranges of screen sizes.
Colours	Capable of displaying hundreds or thousands of colours, but newer ones are capable of unlimited colours.	Capable of displaying unlimited colours.
Resolution	Works best at its own native resolution. The native resolution is generally the highest resolution that the LCD can display. Changing to other resolutions require adjusting procedures which can cause considerable deterioration of the image.	Capable of displaying multiple video resolutions, each with the same good quality. Highest pixel resolution was available for operation.
Viewing Angle	Restricted viewing angles. Needed to be viewed in front to have a better view. Not much of an issue for newer LCDs.	Viewable from almost every angle.
Price	More expensive but saves more electricity.	Less expensive but more electricity consuming.