OLED Burn-in Concerns

The cluster focuses on discussions about OLED displays' susceptibility to burn-in, comparisons to LCD and other technologies, longevity issues, PWM flickering, and suitability for devices like TVs, phones, and monitors.

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eli Dec 29, 2019 View on HN

I thought OLED was more susceptible to burn-in

moneywoes Apr 16, 2022 View on HN

is burn in a problem on those OLED displays?

aqfamnzc Sep 18, 2022 View on HN

Is that the case with all OLED displays? like a phone screen, etc.?

jenadine Nov 23, 2025 View on HN

Only with OLED or AMOLED screens. (And even then, not sure i would say "a lot")

33degrees Dec 10, 2018 View on HN

Correct, OLED doesn't use backlighting, but the problem is the PWM used to dim pixels, which is also used on OLED displays. I haven't tested the difference, but I've read that for others OLED in and of itself doesn't help.

bitwize Jul 13, 2022 View on HN

OLED displays are prone to permanent burn-in, so... not always the best choice.

OLED displays might be the answer.

xxs Jul 9, 2024 View on HN

OLED suggestion is even worse due to lack of longevity, burn-in.

shiroiushi Nov 28, 2024 View on HN

OLED screens are known for having burn-in problems like this. LCDs don't, though they probably have issues with backlights becoming dim with age.

PartiallyTyped Mar 11, 2023 View on HN

For mobile devices it’s probably the oled screens.