Top 14 Best OLED Monitors I've Tested: The Ultimate Rankings

[@shinramiddlemanager7949]

Got about 700 hours on my LG 27GR95QE and love it. I run it at 85% brightness in SDR and it's more than bright enough for my room, even during the day with the curtains drawn.

[@garyalexander2967]

Got the LG C2 open box (50 hours of display time) for $750 US, then added Best Buy's 5-year warranty (which includes replacement for burn-in) for another $200 US, couldn't pass that combination up for my first OLED. Thanks to this channel for the recommendation.

[@chillnspace777]

Absolute steal

[@alanclark9000]

I got a 55 c1 for $850

[@cliffordduhh45]

I need to find an open box like that.

[@ryuzclown1]

make it have burn in at the 5th year. i did that with my C9 $3200 so ill get 3200 back and buy a g3 or 4

[@mehck-gk9yn]

@@ryuzclown1 You don't see what you did/plan to do again as theft? Interesting.

[@nicholasdawson4562]

I recently bought the DWF and couldn’t be happier. It was on offer @ £789 in the UK in July which made it over £300 cheaper than the Samsung with its maximum discounts. It is now only £900 in the uk so still way cheaper than most of its rivals. I came from the G7 Odyssey which is a superb screen but the DWF is a different league. Definitely recommended it to anyone!

[@LoCk3H]

Same I payed £730 with a few codes and then should about about £690 if I get my cash back..

[@bolfimedes]

would you also recommend it for 60% desktop/ working usage or is it just for gaming?

[@LoCk3H]

yes this monitor is amazing...@@bolfimedes

[@nicholasdawson4562]

@@bolfimedes I do some work on it but it is mainly for casual use. You have a good burn in warranty if that is a concern and I don't notice the pixel layout thing also mentioned. A spreadsheet does look good on it 🤣

[@bluetwisterr]

Can we have a mini-led video like this for people like us who don't want to deal with the mental stress of potential burn-in but still want decent HDR with our monitors?

[@vrilgod4176]

Don't have to worry with the Alienware with the 3 year burn in warranty. Use it until right before the warranty expires, get new monitor then sell it brand new and buy the new flagship monitor

[@georgedrexel8867]

My man I bought the Alienware AW34DWF because of your original video and I’ve loved this monitor to no end. The more recent firmware update definitely made it just that much better and actually get to enjoy my HDR settings. Even though I kind of want to reduce in size to a 27” since I play a lot of FPS games. Still this monitor has given me zero issues and remains an absolute quality product out of AW. Kind of hope AW will put out a 27” of the same standard and quality as this one. They need to give up on PCs and stick with monitors full time.

[@erikhendrickson59]

If you're an FPS player then you definitely made the right choice going DWF! I originally purchased the DW (non-F) and the input lag is way worse than other OLED displays I've used. When playing a 60FPS game, it felt like my mousepad was made of ice and my mouse was wearing iceskates~

[@nathanwiens108]

And I ruined my DWF doing productivity work on it for 8hrs a day within 3 months (doing the pixel refresh every 4-5 hours as required). So while it was a great monitor for gaming, OLEDs are terrible for work. :/

[@salty22]

It have the same height than a 27" monitor just play in 16:9 ratio in your game and you'll see no difference

[@deminybs]

Agreed this monitor is kick-ass, but AW didn't make it?? it's a Samsung panel with the 👽 sticker on it? lol either way been giving it heavy use for about 6 months now and still am amazed at how good everything looks (came from the 27" odyssey g7) then traded it to a friend for my old gl850 back plus cash and using it as a vertical panel next to the DWF

[@WheeledHamster]

But you play FPS wouldn't you want Ultra Wide? I prefer 27" because I like horror games and the wide FOV kinda ruined the tight narrow corridor feel, most games are intended for 16:9 format anyway.

[@Koshmar-13]

I'm soo excited to see how the new 32" 4k OLEDs rumored to come out this year, perform. The 42" C2 was top of my list, because i want a larger format panel, and the price point is incredible, but the PPI of a 32" would be a very nice upgrade over the 42".

[@burai647]

I bought the AW3423DWF based on your recommendation and I have been extremely happy with my purchase. Thank you!

[@absolutelysobeast]

Hey just throwing this out there but you could definitely run your game at 2560 by 1440 and surely it would take up the same footprint as a 27” would right? I mean you would have black bars but

[@dygon7663]

@@absolutelysobeast but why would you want to do that?

[@MaxPotatoesLucky]

@@dygon7663 Because he is a beast ....look at his name

[@CIARUNSITE]

​@@dygon7663Plenty of games that aren't terribly old don't have ultrawide support along with all the really old ones.

[@RioMendess]

@@dygon7663 for competitive games

[@FFDwholesale]

I know this is 2 months old by now and I know things change almost daily with this stuff, however I do really appreciate what you've done here.. This is exactly what I needed to see. Thanks very much

[@taylorl.5384]

I absolutely love my AW3423DWF! Got it for $900 too, so that was nice. It was definitely the new experience I was looking for coming from nice quality IPS monitors. I can't ever go back now!

[@luxemier]

1440p 170hz for 1000 dollars i think is crazy tbh. i think the asus one is just better

[@deviouslaw]

​@@luxemieryou don't stare at a spec sheet all day, boiling it down to those 3 numbers is missing the point.

[@Layarion]

where you get it for 900? also does it allow hardware calibration?

[@darongreene182]

​@@Layariondell website....I ordered mine yesterday and will have it tomorrow.

[@anon8613]

​@@Layariondell website and no don't think so

[@moomah5929]

What's the game called running on the MSI Meg342C at 10:22, with the mushroom creatures running away from a dragon?

[@sauhamm3821]

tiny tinas wonderland

[@rohanchooramun7288]

Waiting for next year's rumored 32 inch 4k oled monitors. Hopefully it won't cost a kidney or two.

[@sermerlin1]

Don't worry. It will. :D

[@shinsofsteel]

Waiting for this as well, but they will probably be expensive as hell

[@arc11honist]

1 kidney for the monitor then another kidney for the 5090 to run it =p

[@Pyriel_NZ]

C2 42 owner after 14 months now, no burn in yet. Still love it. Couldn't go back to 27" any more.

[@alexp3577]

Recently got my PG27AQDM based on your reviews and I couldn’t be happier, looks great, has brightness headroom in SDR, makes all the games I’ve tried look better. Works great both in single player games and CS GO. The only downside so far is the huge stand footprint, unless your desk is 80cm deep - monitor arm is a must.

[@hakimasrar5899]

but with no hdmi 2.1 it cant run 10bit 240hz

[@zackzeed]

Always better with a monitor arm my friend!

[@imadecoy.]

​@@hakimasrar5899Never heard of Displayport with DSC?

[@Hathos9]

@@hakimasrar5899 It can run 10bit 240hz with displayport, which you are likely already using for PC gaming.

[@G0A7]

@@hakimasrar5899 DP 1.4 dude

[@wolfmanwarden2849]

Have both the DWF and 27GR95 mounted right now with the intent of sending one back. Got the Alienware for $799 and the LG for $849. I had decided yesterday that I’m going to send the LG back, but this video just positively reinforced that decision.

[@DaftFanPunk]

What's the reason? I'm a very competitive player, 240hz vs 165hz is a deal breaker but I also do a lot of photo editing

[@wolfmanwarden2849]

@@DaftFanPunk the GR95 is very nice, BUT I’m in my mid 30s now and want a nice balance in my gaming experiences. Truthfully this came down to my personal preference and the protections you get with the warranty. The Alienware, for me, provides good responsiveness for multiplayer and excellent color and picture for single player titles. The color and HDR experience feels superior to me on the Alienware as well. The blacks were absolutely crushed on the LG. I’d say that’s the main drawback of that monitor. The brightness didn’t bother me on the LG, but the Alienware is also superior there and I don’t think it’s close. The Alienware also looks better in SDR content than the LG and I’d say that is actually important to consider. The warranty is superior on the Alienware, though I believe LG did add a 2 year burn in warranty for the 27” monitor. I can’t speak to photo editing, but I’ve read other places that OLED is not advisable there due to burn in risk, though I’ve read other places that it’s worth the risk. My guess is that the Alienware would be a superior experience in that regard unless you don’t want the curve during editing and don’t need a bright monitor. Sorry for being so long winded.

[@DanHall64]

Your review of the PG27AQDM convinced me to get it as my new panel. Seeing it at number two here confirms I made the right choice for my situation

[@smrmeow]

How is it now? Are you still using it? Wannat take it too

[@DanHall64]

@@smrmeow certainly am and very happy with it. Full screen brightness is a little lower than I’d like (viewing a web browser for instance), but overall it looks better than my LED panel next to it

[@elitev8888]

Just wondering, if ur paying that hefty of a price wouldnt it just more reasonable to go 4K? And further have u tried gaming in 4K?

[@DanHall64]

@@elitev8888 I used to game at 4K, but didn’t notice the extra resolution in games, but I certainly noticed the frame rate difference. 1440p seems to be the sweet spot for me, for gaming and desktop scale

[@Omi-7k]

Monitors Unboxed are the best with monitor hands down reviews. over the past 45 days i have purchased the AW DWF, Samsung Oled G8 and LG C3. I run a 7800x3d w/ a 4090. I am not a competitive fps gamer. Of the 3 monitors, I have to say after tweaking the c3 hands down it beats the DWF and G8 oled with the 4k oled capability. If you have the desk space, absolute winner.

[@questhere]

Joined the 42" C2 gang at the start of the year and absolutely loving it. Didn't take me long to see why it's a popular choice. I was hesitant about the size but a 80cm depth desk has proven to be the perfect amount of space to see the whole screen without having to move my head. If you've got the desk space, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better bang for your buck to join the OLED experience than a C2.

[@timpeeee1904]

True LG C2 is the best.. i had Alienware 34 curved.. its not even worth to get this Monitor.. LG 42 inch is King.

[@Dionyzos]

Wall mounting the C2 with a gap between desk and wall also works great. I can move my desk around to adjust the distance which is great.

[@Dx-so7jm]

Agree , after playing in 4k so long I can't go back to 1440p do that only leaves the c2 as my best option , would love a higher refresh rate though so hopefully next year something comes out

[@kardeon4503]

You are right about the desk. The LG C2/C3 42" must to be installed on a 80/90cm deph desk. This is the key to enjoy this fantastic monitor. The c2 is the best for 4k gaming on a desk. Moreover if a game is too demanding, playing at 1440p is possible and it works very well actualy.

[@erikhendrickson59]

I used my C1 48" for just over a year before giving in and moving it to the living room. 48" was *_just barely_* too big for my desk, replaced with 42" and it's absolutely perfect.

[@jayphoenix2709]

My Alienware DWF literally got delivered this morning at work and I'm super chuffed this video came out the day I received it. Thanks dudes happy chap

[@RemusKingOfRome]

I'm happy with my C2. Love the 42" in strategic games.

[@Vhalikuporamee447]

​@ioannisstf1971 I have a 48" CX on my desk lmao. I upgraded from a 27" 1440p monitor, and tbh the ability to split my TV into four separate 24" 1080p screens is really nice. I don't find single-window use to be overwhelming, though, especially in games with wider FOVs.

[@Dionyzos]

@@JokerX350 choosing the right distance is key

[@garyalexander2967]

@@JokerX350 It took me about a week to get used to the 42". I don't even notice the size anymore. Brains are pretty adaptable!

[@kennyoffhenny]

@@JokerX350 just sit back a little further…

[@kennyoffhenny]

@@JokerX350 ohh you play with mouse & keyboard lmao, that’s not an issue with controller

[@erikhendrickson59]

Tim, I'd love to see you test the LG 27GR95QE with "CPC Enable & LEA Refresh Enable" *_disabled_* via service remote. This disables the display's vignetting and and results in a much brighter image that's also much more uniform across the entire screen.

[@glub1381]

Is it the same service remote for their TVs? And is there a way to access the service menu without the remote?

[@keano4422]

I found the Alienware DWF on sale for 900, which is still way out of my budget. Been 7 years since I bought a new monitor though so I pulled the trigger. I was blown away. That aspect ratio combined with Oled is really something else!

[@cosmic_gate476]

Yep, better than having a 4090. My monitor costs more than my GPU and I'd do it again.

[@dcarpenter85]

Tim, can we get some love on the mini led side of the aisle? I know OLED is god-tier for gaming monitors but some of us do heavy productivity use in addition to our gaming hobbies. The Acer X32 FP for example has almost no review coverage by anyone but seems to be a decent monitor on paper. A round up of 32" mini led panels would be so helpful to a lot of us. Thanks!

[@alanclark9000]

Come on man. I kinda had the same mindset about QD-OLED. I thought they was just overhyped QD-OLED but after I seen the s90c samsung in bestbuy I definitely changed my mind. Crazy coler pop and bright. In the long run you probably be more happy with G3 because os and software is just better.

[@dcarpenter85]

@@alanclark9000 I love OLED and have an LG OLED in my living room. The problem is that I work from home with static windows open all day so I cannot use an OLED monitor and don’t have room for a multiple monitor setup. This leaves me needing one large monitor that isn’t OLED and Mini LED is the next best thing.

[@parasitegd]

@@alanclark9000 OLED is out of the question for "regular" desktop use, where you have a lot of static pixels on the screen on same spots for hours and hours (baby sitting the monitor, which can be annoying when you do work, and burn-in is still pretty much guaranteed after some time). If you do only gaming, then sure OLED would be THE choice (and it is for TVs), but for productivity and regular usage (work+chill+gaming) mini-LED seems to be the best option. At least on paper. Therefore we need more hands on quality reviews to see, if they are worth the price or should we stick to LCD monitors.

[@alanclark9000]

@parasitegd there's a lot of youtubers that review different oled monitors. After watching so many, you will think you will get burn in with any oled. It's just these oled monitors having the problems. From the c1 to c3 and b1 to b3 all have pixel shift. Plus the c1 isn't the evo panel so even less chance of burn in. I rather have a led monitor for work because when you wanna chill out you don't wanna find yourself at your desk because it's the best display in your home, then you are gonna feel like you spend to much time there.

[@parasitegd]

@@alanclark9000 I own C2 as a TV/screen for my consoles, but I would still not buy OLED for desktop use. The reviews out are nowhere near the position to test the burn in, because they just haven't used the monitors long enough to test such thing. Rtings are the best ones for such test and currently it doesn't look good for either QD-OLED nor WOLED screens (they just recently updated their test results and added few monitors besides TVs). Besides the burn in and the need to baby sit OLEDs, there's one big disadvantage for work/desktop use more - the clarity of the text.

[@nico3064]

Got the Corsair 27QHD240 for 825$ with tax included. At this price point its a no-brainer and I couldn't be happier. The brightness isn't a problem at all and the 3 year warranty is great for peace of mind 😌

[@raito_420]

Same but I got I for 950€

[@Shagggyyy_]

Oof, I just got the DWF for $800 on dells website

[@PureChaos_NA]

I just gamble purchased a LG 27gr95qe used (acceptable) from amazon warehouse for $679! Waiting for it to come in. crossing my fingers for no major defects/damage.

[@PureChaos_NA]

Update. Monitor arrived in shambles. All 4 corners warped and had a crack screen. Amazon warehouse shipped it in an oversized box and the foam clamshell protecting the monitor was left unsealed. The monitor was basically loose throughout the entire shipping process. No fragile sticker.. nothing. Shipped it back and picked up a brand new Asus PG27AQDM..

[@l4m41987]

Will we ever see QLED suitable for productivity work? I have a mixed setup and need to read clear text 5-8 hours per das but would also like to have the visual quality of a QLED…

[@EasyMoneySG]

I had the same issue. I picked up a couple gigabyte MU32 and am pretty happy about it. Great for text. looks good gaming also. Its cool they make a variation that comes with an arm. Wish they were curved.

[@benjaminoechsli1941]

I suspect that will require a standard pixel layout, which means you may be waiting for microLED to get good. It'll come with the added benefit of zero burn-in, at least!

[@SquarelyGames]

You mean Oled most likely.

[@theepoetunknown6052]

when the DWF dropped down to 850 bucks here in switzerland...i could not resist and i am not even remotely close to dissappointed. Excellent purchase

[@SirChickenNoodle]

Just picked up the AW34DWF as it came in much cheaper than all the others at roughly 930 USD in Europe. The G8 came close but was still about 150 USD more. Updated it, enabled HDR1000: HDR content is just gorgious on it. Coming from a VA UWQHD the jump in image quality is really impressive, no jump in detail but the improvement in color accuracy and contrast is dazzling. Never realised how truly bland SDR is compared to HDR. Was sceptical at first but now I am really glad I followed your recommendation. Thanks for making this kind of quality content!

[@Sweyn_Nero]

930 usd in europe ? Nice snatch, where did you find that kind of price ?

[@SpaceXPeekedツ]

@@Sweyn_Nero I managed to get it for $920 on amazon a few days ago on Amazon UK. It's still £740 right now on there I think there is only a couple left in stock though.

[@marceelino]

I was not aware of this channel. Happy to be here. :)

[@skolby42]

I love my 42" LG C2. It was a massive upgrade from my old Dell 4K LCD 60 Hz panel. I mostly play single player games with ultra graphics settings and ray tracing enabled, so the 120 Hz limit doesn't bother me that much. It also works great as a productivity monitor after installing MacType to resolve some of the text clarity issues seen due to the subpixel layout. I did get the 5 year burn in protection plan from Best Buy for extra peace of mind.

[@shoulihan7198]

Exactly the same experience here!

[@ryanjoffe9090]

@@shoulihan7198 @skolby42 What is Mactype exactly , do u have a link, i want to get it but am concerned about text clarity as I would use it for work...i have Windows...is mactype only for MAC?

[@sblantipodi]

@Tim ok OLED tested but when you test monitors for computers? OLED are monitors for gaming and watching movies, is this a gaming only channel? There is no mention to the latest Acer X32FP that is a good all rounder for gaming and prosuming.

[@cruelbunny7822]

I would love to see similar rakings for miniLED monitors. I know that OLED is supreme, but still, burning "feature" is something I'm not looking for.

[@shawnelmi5133]

I bought the DWF 2 days after your video about the firmware update. It was on sale for 799.00. Best deal and monitor I could ever ask for!

[@-kona-]

Thank you for your content. I’ve had the Samsung OLED G8 for 14 days now, but even with the new firmware I was still experiencing black screens with my PC. Because of this video I bought the Alienware DWF after returning the Samsung and it is everything I asked for. It even does all the HDR and VRR modes at 1440p with a PS 5 over HDMI and 10 Bit over DP with a custom resolution. Thanks again….and I got it for 929 Euro inc VAT.

[@Livelifelove82]

I'm looking into both Oled monitors (G8 and DWF) for my PS5. I'm currently using the C1 55in. Its amazing but, I'd like something with less input lag and less response time. How would you rate your response time/input lag with your DWF?

[@-kona-]

@@Livelifelove82 it is one of if not the fastest monitors I ever had both in feeling and measuring.

[@docholliday6296]

I own the DWF, got it for 800 on sale, and I couldn't be happier. It's absolutely stunning!

[@lefunghi6151]

Would love to see some 32" Monitors be represented! Been running a recent Predator and fell in love with the 16:9 32" Format. Oled is the only thing I am left wanting at this point..

[@OfficialClanLegion]

No!

[@amitojchopra]

I have the g8 and absolutely love it. I think the features like apps and gamepass make it even better

[@Adam-ey2jc]

I've been super happy with the AW3423DWF as my main gaming monitor, even on amd hardware I'm shocked by much use I get out of this monitor and seeing it at the top of this list makes me want to recommend it to anyone wanting a super versatile QD OLED for nearly any genre of game.

[@adamlevi87]

why nearly ? because of the curve you wouldnt recommend it for FPS gamers? (competitive only i guess)

[@Isengardtom]

I just got this monitor too. Ordered it today

[@16xthedetail76]

As somebody that works with TV's and high end monitors, from my eye the TV's look much better thanks to their semi-gloss screens. The matte screen literally RUINS OLED tech. They need to stop with the matte models or at least make a semi-gloss alternative.

[@maddada]

True, don't know what LG is doing. Samsung's monitors are semi glossy and look beautiful.

[@branchprediction9923]

I have an lg cs and a samsung qd oled monitor. The latter is simply much better. Its much brighter in sdr and hdr and to keep it short its simply a much better screen.

[@luk4s195]

Good luck when you have any light that comes from the side or behind you with a glossy screen

[@redclaw72666]

​​@@luk4s195it's not that serious lol 💀just say that you cant afford it

[@jaime7yt]

​@@luk4s195why? It is bad for the screen right?

[@astrea555]

Been gaming on the C1 and it's been amazing.

[@LadyEmilyNyx]

It's nice to see that my choice of the LG C2 11 months ago is still going strong. Seems there's still nothing better offering 4k120 HDR, and I absoutely love it every second of every day. I do however find myself needing my second monitor from time to time, so maybe it's time to upgrade that to an OLED too... the colours just look so much worse, especially side by side. Thanks for the roundup.

[@Mayhemz.95]

Downside is that you have you cap FPS at 116 and then you get games that dip to say 85fps it feels stuttery

[@hideff4982]

@@Mayhemz.95 No? LG OLEDs have VRR. Normal framerate fluctuations look smooth as butter.

[@Mayhemz.95]

@@hideff4982 no they dont

[@jjpom9538]

I recently picked up the LG Ultra Gear 45” ultrawide OLED at BB for $1200USD. The next day it shot back up to $1600! It’s 240Hz and simply looks amazing. I replaced a ROG 4k 144Hz IPS panel and although the 4k had a bit more detail, I love the UW format, refresh rate, and contrast of the QHD OLED. No complaints whatsoever!

[@NinjaKiller1022]

The LG Ultra Gear 45” is still on sale at my Best Buy location. It’s a nice screen, but I kinda wish it wasn’t as curved as it is now. I like the cut on the Samsung G8 and the bigger G9. If LG could match the curve, I would absolutely be sold on getting one because I like the LG ecosystem and experience.

[@derek4177]

Well, the specs of the screen are all nice except the pretty low resolution for such a big size. Unfortunately thats the most important thing at a monitor. I really hope in the future they will bring a similiar format out, but with a way higher pixel density. Right now I am using the LG Ultragear 38gn950-b, so 38 inch but 3840x1600 pixel, so even its smaller it has more than 20% pixels and these seems to be perfect for this size. So like 5184 x 2160p would be perfect. 😂🤷‍♂

[@jjpom9538]

@@derek4177 yeah, there are a few instances that the pixel density is underwhelming for sure. Maybe in the future we’ll see some good UWs with ultra HD for cheaper

[@damzelfly]

Wanting to get an OLED display for a long time but still worry about burn in as I use it both for productivity and content consumption.

[@Neucher]

non issue for probably 10 years

[@Dionyzos]

It really depends on the type of work you do. Having the same windows up for hours and hours could cause problems.

[@Disobeyedtoast]

I managed to pick up the Phillips Evnia in the EU for €899 which is an absolute steal for the price. One thing you didn't mention that I love about it is the KVM switch.

[@thedr8993]

WE'RE NUMBER 1! WE'RE NUMBER 1! I bought the AW3423DWF because of your videos and I freaking love it. The reviews helped me pick the DWF over the DW because of the input lag and firmware upgradeability. I was personally already happy with it even with "sub par" HDR performance and the fact the firmware is user upgradeable and alienware is supporting it is just that extra cherry on top. Absolutely thankful for these MUB videos! Your #2 was what I was cross shopping this with, hesitant on ultrawide but got it for less than the #2 monitor so even happier with my purchase! Keep up the great work!

[@Azalis1701]

For anyone considering the AW3423DW and worried about input latency, it is only an issue if you are not using G-Sync, turning G-Sync on lowers the latency significantly, and I imagine almost everyone using this monitor for gaming will be using G-Sync. This puts it in the 5 MS range, about on par with an LG C2, but still slightly behind the DWF version and it's roughly 4 MS.

[@JoeMama-yl1ow]

Wrong Dw has the worst latency with gsync on look at the reviews. Sent mine back and got the DWF way better.

[@ninitch42]

I just bought a used LG C2 42 inch with 456 hours for £375/$440.. I'm so excited to pair it with my 4090.. ❤

[@OGruurd]

Damn that amazing, im kinda jealous😅

[@mz1929]

Samsung Oled G8 is regularly $799 with any Samsung Discount program which is easy to get. its like every 2 weeks the price changes from 1039 to 799

[@aaleeksii]

Gotta say I regret getting the Alienware DW version instead of DWF. The fan curve of this monitor is absolutely ridiculous and loud. I love and hate this monitor at the same time.

[@jjoncm1]

I got the alienware DWF after the firmware fix all due to our reporting, got it on sale for 2 or 3 hundred off on a sale, thanks guys!

[@tomtomkowski7653]

Great work as always :) But I'm still waiting for some decent 27" 1440p NON-OLED (nano-IPS, quantum dots, etc) monitor with 1000+ dimming zones for good HDR content.

[@residentCJ]

I wanted that also but these quantum dots/mini leds have an extreme Problem with flickering. So much that often Testers get Headache from it. Tftcentral does test this under "flickering" from Local dimming.

[@naamadossantossilva4736]

Not gonna happen.OLED is already entrenching itself in the price range such a monitor would go for.

[@tomtomkowski7653]

@@naamadossantossilva4736 Yeah, but OLEDs are great if you want to watch a movie from time to time and not use it as a main PC monitor 24/7. I know that companies are pushing this technology to PC because this is a perfect technology for them. Self-destroying product corporations won't be sued for planned and intentional aging.

[@deminybs]

Love the DWF ❤

[@campingismylife9394]

Got myself the LG C3 42. When I feel like it, using graphics settings to 21:9 aspect ratio gives me 3840 X 1646 resolution (black bars top and bottom). Graphics look very detail. Doubt my eyes could tell much difference between 120hz and 175hz.

[@igotthejuice2090]

It’s on sale for 1k right now I might get it

[@L33tSkE3t]

I’m about to make one of my biggest tech purchases behind like my TV and gaming computer on a sick gaming display. I’m leaning towards the QD-OLED Alienware, I just wish it had HDMI 2.1 so it would fully support 120HZ when I use it to play my XBOX SX. This video has been super helpful in making my decision.

[@iatwiatw]

I’m extremely happy with my OLED G8. It was definitely expensive, especially since I’m not in the US, but I’m hoping it will last me a long time to make up for the upfront cost. I just really want to stress to anyone watching this that OLED displays are not for everyone. Beyond the G8’s price and questionable but ultimately non-factor choice of ports, it’s the display technology’s idiosyncrasies that will make or break your experience. Unless you’re careless or filthy rich, you will absolutely never forget that OLED monitor is at risk of burn in. Little things will gnaw at the edges of your mind - the borders between application windows, the line in the taskbar that ever so slightly juts out to indicate active apps even when the taskbar is hidden, even how long you’ve had the same webpage on in your browser - never mind how long you’ve been playing a certain game with all of its static UI. All of that shit will live rent free in your head 😅

[@raptorhacker599]

Isn't there settings to help with that?

[@Steror]

​@@raptorhacker599 yes, pixel shifting should help with any small or thin elements, like the taskbar issue. Bigger elements won't be shifted enough to help, but I reckon you really need to play for a long time with the same UI to get problems. I have the same OLED phone for about 5 years and I have some burn in from reddit, but that was me careless. After I noticed it I took precautions and nothing* else burned in and stopped getting worse. Asterisk* because this phone (S8+) has not 16:9 but 17:9 or similar aspect ratio, so I have very slightly burned in black bars from KZbin. I use zoom/fill feature in youtube to stop it from getting worse, but sometimes I need to see edges, so I have to switch modes. After 5 years, minimal burn in - satisfactory IMO.

[@gainthegrain7399]

@@raptorhacker599 no but burn in takes very long, like 24+ hours of pixel being in same color / brightess without interuptions. Alienware also has 3 year burn in warranty

[@iaingunn2001]

Hahaha just got my oled g8 today and I’m going to be doing daily anti-burn in maintenance 😂😂 that mothafuckin price tag bro, at least I got it cheap on Amazon

[@michygeorg]

The guys at Digital Foundry use OLEDs and they said in their recent podcast that they have not had any burn in issues, without doing anything to try to prevent it. I believe they've had the monitors for a while.

[@mnap1595]

Currently using a 38" ultrawide (LG 38G950) monitor for my daily driver and I couldn't imagine anything larger (e.g. 42"+). This already occupies over 3 feet (91+ cm) of width on the desktop and is borderline too large to enjoy comfortably from a standard sitting/standing position. Additionally, a large number of games and desktop apps just aren't enjoyable to use on an ultrawide this large or larger. For example, it's somewhat counterproductive to need to have a single desktop window comprise the entire screen in order to be able to type documents on center rather than offset to one side or the other. Or games where UI elements are just locked to distant and opposite corners of the monitor, requiring a ton of head swiveling to the point of disorientation, eye fatigue, and nausea. For this reason, I'm interested in keeping an eye on the 27-34" options, so thanks for a wide review and ranking sample.

[@derek4177]

Yoooo I am still the LG 38gn950-b and still very happy. The resolution with 3840x1600p is just perfect, because it got the +10% in height and the pixel density feels also perfect for this format. I am looking forward to buy a monitor with the exact same screen ratio in the future of 3840/1600 = 2.4 So my dream in the future would be an LG OLED about 42 - 45 inch and 5184 x 2160p resolution (same 2.4 ratio) :D The contrast, HDR, the colors and the deep blacks of OLED is just completely unmatched. But I have no problem to wait 2 more years with this nice LG 38 inch, as its still pretty decent.

[@kevinboyne9246]

I found a FO48U for around 500 USD a few months ago. I was planning on going with the C1 or C2 but didn't really want to pay the extra $500 for them. I've been really happy with the purchase. While it does take up quite a bit of desktop space, luckily I can still fit a second curved monitor next it. 😊

[@StormFahrt]

I found mine at a surplus store. It has issues tho. Bought it still because even with a vertical red line the monitor at $200 was a steal! The red line is only really noticeable in really dark scenes. Its great for my ps5 and my laptop when i dont want to game on my PC in my PC room.

[@RephaelMendoza]

I got it for around 650 USD and it is an amazing monitor!!!

[@MrEstarion]

There was just one like 1.5 years ago. Great time to be alive.

[@txtasosxt]

It's still just two basically, it's just different manufacturers doing about the same things. They're all 1440p, no high PPI ultrawide options and very few non-UW 4k monitors with decent FPS.

[@D1mMak]

I have the Alienware AW3423DWF and I love it. I just updated the firmware, added a profile from rtings and it's amazing. The HDR in games is a game changer. I got the monitor on sale. I wish it was larger with a bit more curve but it's still great.

[@willng34]

Do you notice any blurryness or lack of definition due the panel finish?

[@D1mMak]

@@willng34 No, not at all. I tweaked the hell out of the settings. I purchased this Alienware due to this channel. I have no complaints on the visuals. Text is fine.

[@theepoetunknown6052]

what rtings profile...?

[@YouTubeistheworst]

What GPU do you have?

[@D1mMak]

I have a 4080. I will put a link to the profile I use. I'm also using HDR peak brightness in the monitor settings. I played bf2042 last night and it looked stunning. I've been gaming and building my own PC's since 1998.

[@ericjihnen1813]

got two of the 27 inch LG OLEDs. love them.

[@SquarelyGames]

Would love a top list of top non-oled monitors for general usage. Oleds feels so niche at the moment. While I would absolutely love to have an oled, I use my computer for too much other things than gaming and media content to warrant it. I have had first hand experience of serious burnin on a TV, and it was not pretty. Was hard to ignore. Especially since it only appeared in some scenes with specific colors made it even worse since it was harder to just ignore, basically blinking into view. Thankfully it was within 1 year, so within warranty. Been thinking of having one monitor for gaming and one for work, but both the logistics of having to move them around and the cost makes that unfeasible. Would love just a great ips ultrawide with mini-leds.

[@Gabu_Dono]

I think the Samsung Neo G7 27" was the best non-oled HDR monitor he has reviewed. I was considering it, but blacks and contrast just seemed nicer on OLED. It wasn't worth the extra 400$ over a normal 4K monitor. As for other monitors, he has already given his recommendations in previous videos (some on hardware unboxed).

[@awepizza]

Got my LG C2 new for 700€ one year ago on black friday and I cant go back to anything. Playing ratchet and clank on this still amazes me

[@Kapono5150]

HDMI 2.1, 240 FPS panel, and available 4 Year Warranty that DOES cover Burn 🔥 in, the LG 240hz 1440p monitor seems like the best choice

[@Galdelico]

Also - especially now that VRR is a thing on consoles too and it's not rare to see these monitors being used with Series X and PS5 systems - I don't understand why it's almost never mentioned that the Asus PG27AQDM only supports HDMI 2.0.

[@Kapono5150]

@@Galdelico I think their audience is more PC gamers than console gamers but it is strange that HDMI 2.1 isn’t a priority to them. They also keep mentioning the LG monitor warranty doesn’t cover burn 🔥 in when this is completely False. A 4 year warranty is available that DOES cover burn in on the LG monitor.

[@mistersquigee5119]

@@Kapono5150 Warranty changes from country to country depending on laws and regulations and so a 4year with burn cover in a specific country might not be the same elsewhere and so that's why they often don't talk about it.

[@jvritola4191]

Just ordered today Asus 27 Oled! Was -22% sale. So excited. Had C1 65 Oled too.

[@pandiem]

The thing about OLED is.. it only took me a couple days to get over the "wow" factor of OLED and basically experience it the same way I did my last monitor. I have the ASUS and it's definitely noticable when it decreases in brightness compared to an IPS and it's whites remaining bright. In 2 years I'm sure they'll make sense for the wider market.

[@parl_hd]

I bought an LG C2 42" thanks to the review I watched in this channel!

[@ThunderingRoar]

If 2 monitors use the same OLED panel, and one of them has noticably higher brightness without any extra hardware like heatsinks, it pretty much means it was "overclocked" which will lead to faster burn in

[@joshuac9805]

Are you referring to the PG27AQDM? If so, it does have larger heat sinks

[@broscutzacupar]

Got my LG C2 2 days before christmas for 799 €. Super happy with it.

[@quitscher15]

I have the Alienware DWF and i love it. OLED is so mutch better then IPS. 1000€ is very expensive for an display tho.

[@samlevi4744]

Agreed on all counts

[@jerry51311]

expensive but worth it!

[@Norinia]

If you’ve got the money I’d scream how it’s worth it, but at the same time, not having that money, it’s a hellish pill to swallow.

[@GrainGrown]

*I *much *than *a *though

[@MrAcuta73]

What's with the gap jumping from 34" straight to 42"+? No big deal for TV's, but seems LARGE for monitors. I would really like to see a 36"-38" 4k panel. Kinda badly, I would buy it. LOL

[@malguskerensky]

One concern with the recommended ASUS version of the 27' OLED is that seems ASUS's QA has not been up to snuff for a bit now. Fair number of consumer reviews are showing DOA units, units failing after a few days, etc. Add to that the general ASUS lack of quality on other products in the PC realm in the last few years As a personal example, recently got the ROG XGA27QM to replace a failed PG279Q; the newer display had really bad color settings out of the box, has flicker issues, and is oddly larger (bezel wise) than the older display it replaced. While the review displays may of been cherry picked, not sure the brand is one that deserves the high level of praise its been getting of late...

[@tjw6550]

Got myself a c2 oled demo unit for 500$. No scratches, and burn in so minimal I literally only saw i after multiple hourse of use on a certain blue tone. Very happy with it.

[@rockyyz89]

keep up the good work, could you do a fw update testing for the G8? Hoping that they fir HDR brightness for AMD with the next update... also a guided setup for best experience would be great!

[@kenobi2077]

I preferred to get the ASUS 27inch OLED, but I just got the LG 27GR95QE for $830. The value for the price just can't be beat.

[@Dionyzos]

I think my 750€ C2 beats that if the size is not a significant concern. They always go on sale when the new models arrive.

[@WildfireX]

LG is the better value buy, has a remote, is plenty bright enough (unless you're blind or have cataract problems), has HDMI 2.1 which is a huge deal for console gamers & VRR, & it has a significantly better warranty that covers burn in, & it has better burn in software protections. Asus only has better brightness, that's it. No idea why he keeps thinking the Asus is better when overall it clearly isn't

[@kenobi2077]

@@WildfireX To be honest the only argument I ever hear against LG is the brightness. But, most comment section reviews say the brightness is fine and often have to tune it down just a bit.

[@pjy5671]

@@WildfireX good point

[@TheOneGhost12]

@@WildfireXfor competitive gaming the brightness is ridiculous dim , there’s a reason why it’s in stock 100% of the time with tons of open boxes also

[@duncethedoctor9054]

I agree with your list as it pertains to PC gaming. As for console gaming, the MSI MEG342C is the best QD-OLED for consoles because it supports all the HDMI 2.1 features like 4k120 with HDR and VRR. Even though the OLED G8 has HDMI 2.1 it can't upscale to 4k and it also can't do HDR at all on Xbox (unless I hook it up to my capture card, but even then the best I can get is 4k upscaling with HDR at only 60hz and without Game Mode for low latency). I'd greatly appreciate if you could possibly look into why this may be and it's apparently the same with the OLED G9 so it's not due to the micro HDMI port. Hopefully it's not the 40Gbps bandwidth vs 48 on the MSI and that Samsung is able to resolve it via a firmware update for both models, but some extra publicity regarding the issue would be much appreciated 👌

[@noahbirdrevolution]

A 48in would be kinda cool in a small apartment setup where your desk is in your living room. Have your typical desk setup in corner/side of room then run a long cable so the 48in is your secondary/tertiary monitor but centered in the room where you can lounge on couch or recliner with wireless kbm and play rpg or turn based games, browse the web, ect...

[@WamboDaJambo]

I've done this. Goated setup. I just need a decent wireless keeb now, I've been limited to controller for awhile

[@Tbergan67]

Scoured your reviews on every monitor between 800-1300 dollars over the last week and finally pulled the trigger on the AW3423DWF literally a couple days ago. This video has reaffirmed my purchase! Haha The only complaint I have is my laptop (Predator PH 315-55) doesnt have a full displayport on it, rather USB C and Mini Displayport. But the USB C to displayport cable wouldnt let my Nvidia card work, so I had to rummage for a mini displayport to displayport. But we're good now!

[@wackywarrior001]

Curved monitors get me nauseous when used to play game , wish it wasn’t so

[@GFClocked]

If it doesn't have BFI @120hz (or above) like my c1 then it's not using the oled potential

[@phillyd2018]

The c2 doesn't, I wonder why they did that

[@adamek9750]

Doesn’t the c1 have inferior bfi to the cx?

[@GFClocked]

​@@phillyd2018because they wanted to reduce the cost. It costs extra to have it at 120. Problem with 60hz BFI is that its very very noticable flicker

[@GFClocked]

​​@@adamek9750no, both of them have 120hz BFI.

[@raynathanielcaparas8064]

This video helped me with my purchase decision. Just bought the alienware AW3423DWF on sale at best buy. Thanks!

[@pfgbam]

I'd never buy a monitor with a guaranteed lifespan no matter how phenomenal it is. this tech is for people who have light usage (6-8hrs tops) and no 2000-3000 hrs with no burn in is NOT heavy usage. call me when oled can guarantee 10-14 hrs a day for 5 years with no tinkering (refreshing, low brightness etc) because in those kinds of usage scenarios these expensive monitors (1200+) would last at best 3 years with no issues.

[@r3nt5ch3r2]

> would last at best 3 years with no issues Source for that "assumption"?

[@samlevi4744]

What are you doing 14hrs a day that warrants an OLED monitor?

[@maegnificant]

Go touch some grass my man

[@GewelReal]

Then don't use OLED. Simple. It may not be for you but it is there for a lot of other people

[@HifeMan]

⁠@@samlevi4744 If your using it for productivity and some gaming after work, and if he talking about 10-14 hours of gaming then oled just isn’t for him in either situation. lol This reminds me of hardcore gamers saying 3000-6000 hours in one game is rookie numbers. lol

[@Konttu.]

Im more than happy with my Philips 34M2C8600. Number one in my ranking.

[@ydid687]

will never waste money on an exhaustible display

[@mitcehega1]

How can you keep ranking the G8 OLED so high with its terrible sleep/wake issues? I took the bait with your recent suggestion on the G8 and have had nothing but headaches ever since. It's not a single monitor issue either, I have had three of the G8s, and they have all suffered from this terrible issue. The design aesthetic is amazing, I do not disagree, but when you have to fight the monitor every time you turn it on, change the input, or have to wake your PC from sleep it should fall to the bottom of the heap.

[@mark35mi]

I have to say I am in love with my Samsung OLED G9 49. Just... WOW!!!! the immersion is real. Came for the Dell 32 S3222DGM 1440. The color. The blacks. My only concern is screen flicker forcing me to unplug and replugin my display port cable. But the monitor ROCKS... and yes even for productivity. It is my daily driver. Love it.!!!

[@BennyBlawnk]

Did u sell that Dell or keeping it for backup? I also have it and about to get the Samsung G8 OLED

[@mark35mi]

@@BennyBlawnk Probably selling it. Great monitor... but LOVE the G9 oled.

[@KGReef]

I recently got the LG c2 42" I couldn't be happier. It's amazing!

[@מתןלוי-נ4ד]

aw3423dwf vs lg27gr95qe, for warzone 2 and competitive fps games. The aw34 is better overall based on this review, but 34 not too big for fps games?

[@TheWayOfZorro]

True would be interesting

[@adamlevi87]

for me, the #1 or #2 difficulty of buying a monitor is finding the specific model sold in my country.. its not the land of limitless options like the US :P

[@xavengarcia851]

Got the g8 for 900, easily the number one choice for me. 😊😁👍

[@q3znw6j88aywnwy]

I got the DWF a couple of weeks ago for £675 and it's blown me away

[@alexandret3539]

I really like the asus one ! But in fact my monitor is also used for standard bureautic. Do you think that the pattern of Oled will possibly change so the text becomes clearer and less blurry one day ?

[@Layarion]

wish i could get this in a spreadsheet with links, stats, and prices at the time of recording put in so i can compare them easier.

[@Megatrance9000]

Samsung G8 and DWF are same price right now. Which one would you recommend?

[@soumr5147]

Hi, can I use a 4k 43 inch Qled tv or 32 in full HD TV as monitor, I want to use it only for content consumption, no gaming

[@prospect2664]

here is my question... is PG27AQDM worth paying 4x the price of VG27AQ1A ??

[@MikeDawson1]

some of the footage you're showing of the monitors playing games/benchmarks is really beautiful - do you have a list of what games/benchmarks those were?

[@ThunderingRoar]

which footage specifically?

[@kiavaxxaskew]

Watching on my A54's 1080p OLED panel, I can appreciate how beautiful the colors are on these OLED monitors.

[@patrickvandoorn4805]

Excellent video and nice format. Would like to see this on a semi regular basis.

[@jorgeortiz41395]

Really happy with my Asus PG42UQ, really brought me back to loving video games again

[@ProjectileGrommet]

Any updates on the G9 OLED and how it holds up compared to these 14? I know it’s the only 32:9 and there are no other 32:9 oleds yet to compare to

[@1greenlantern]

I got the dfw for $850 from Dell! A week ago! Can't wait so happy ! Thanks for the opinion piece. I'm glad I got it and will keep it now!!!