Long-term large-scale testing from profile portals RTings The results were surprising: Modern OLED TVs are no less at risk of burnout than older models. Comparing panels released between 2020 and 2023 with classic LG panels from 2017, experts found that any technological improvements in organic diode protection were almost completely offset by increases in screen brightness.
During the stress test, the monitor played a news channel 24/7 at maximum SDR brightness with a bright static banner at the bottom. After 10,500 hours of continuous operation, residual contours are clearly visible even on the latest panels. In fact, the 2023 OLED is on average 28% brighter than its predecessor in 10% of the viewing window, and the entire screen is 52% brighter at once, which puts a huge load on the pixels. Experts emphasize that this is an extreme case (equivalent to watching one channel for five hours a day for 10 years) and there is no need to worry about watching a variety of content regularly – burnout will continue to be an online horror story. However, for those who use the screen for electrostatic work, it is recommended to lower the brightness a bit.
Have you ever experienced screen burn-in on your OLED device? Are you willing to sacrifice maximum brightness for screen life?
