The best OLED monitors you can buy

People usually look for cheap deals when looking for a new monitor or TV. However, some want the best picture quality to be able to enjoy movies, shows and games. If that person is you, look no further than OLED.

A detailed explanation of OLED can be found here. But the short version is that OLED monitors and other displays offer premium picture quality by using self-illuminating pixels, eliminating the need for a backlight. This enables massive advantages over an LCD, such as B. excellent contrast, rich colors and an excellent dynamic range. Image quality benefits gamers, movie viewers and content creators the most.

Where are all the OLED monitors?

Unfortunately, there aren't too many options for a proper desktop OLED monitor. Various factors contribute to the lack of options, but we'll discuss some of the main ones here.

The short version of the main reason is that desktop-size OLED panels are far more expensive to manufacture than their large-screen TV counterparts. This may sound counterintuitive, but people are more likely to buy a large OLED TV than a monitor that may need to be replaced in a short time due to normal OLED wear and tear. That brings us to our next point.

For most Windows users, the taskbar (or start bar as some call it) stays at the bottom of the screen, always on top when the user needs it. This would easily be the main contributor to ad burn-in, which due to its static nature would make something like your taskbar faintly visible elsewhere, e.g. B. while enjoying a good Netflix special. If you want an OLED monitor for full-time computer use, I would recommend setting up your system to hide the taskbar until you move your mouse near the bottom of the screen to avoid screen burn-in.  

Better news, however, is that OLED displays have made their way to some laptops, allowing you to enjoy the rich colors and deep blacks in a mobile package.

That being said, OLED still offers the best picture quality out there and there are a few options, but be prepared to shell out some serious money to get your hands on them.

Best overall: LG 48C1 OLED

The best OLED monitor is technically not a monitor at all; The LG C1 range of OLED TVs comes as close as you can get to the best TVs you can get. Not only do you get LG's excellent OLED panel and webOS, but you also get gaming features like a 120Hz refresh rate and G-Sync + FreeSync compatibility.

If you were lucky enough to snag either of these, this is the perfect TV for the PS5 and Xbox series. Experience your 4K pictures with high frame rate and use your gaming system to the fullest on this TV. This is by far the best OLED for gaming.

Other OLED monitors are worth considering

The best OLED monitors for gamers

• The Alienware AW5520QF 55-inch is a large screen that's perfect for a next-gen console or a high-end gaming PC setup. It has built-in speakers and a remote control, which also makes it ideal for a media center in the living room.
• The Gigabyte AORUS FO48U 48-inch features the same panel as the LG C1 range, so you can expect identical performance. This monitor is good for those who don't need smart tv in their monitor.

Best OLED Monitors for Content Creators

• The Asus ProArt PQ22UC 22 inch is the perfect companion for traveling professional developers as it features a stand that can emulate that of a standard monitor elevated from a desk.
• The LG Ultrafine EP950-B 32 or 27 inch is the desktop workhorse of the list. Perfect colors and a superb selection of ports make this offering ideal for both home and office workspaces.

Alienware AW5520QF: Great for gamers

The Alienware AW5520QF is marketed as a monitor, but let's face it, you're not putting this 55-inch behemoth on your desk. This OLED monitor The TV has a 120Hz refresh rate, FreeSync and G-Sync compatibility, and Alienware touts an insane 0.5ms response time for an excellent and responsive picture.

In true Alienware fashion, there's a pretty gaudy design on the back of the TV, along with built-in accent lighting to complement your decor. Again, this is advertised as a monitor, but a remote control and speakers are included in the setup just in case it was unclear what that really is.

Gigabyte AORUS FO48U: Also great for gamers

Going back to a 48-inch form factor, gaming brand Aorus (Gigabyte) has also stepped in with a fantastic offering. This one, like the others, has a 120Hz refresh rate and FreeSync compatibility. While Nvidia doesn't officially list it as G-Sync compatible, Gigabyte claims a firmware update will get the feature working.

The display panel in this OLED monitor The TV is actually the same panel as the LG C1 at the top of this list, so you can expect performance to be nearly identical, minus LG's smart TV capabilities.

Asus ProArt PQ22UC: Great for creatives on the go

Gamers aren't the only people who can benefit from OLED monitors. The Asus ProArt PQ22UC is a monitor for the professional on the go. The 22-inch size makes it ideal for one of its trademarks; Portability. The stand of this 4K monitor can emulate a desktop stand that sits elevated from a desk for ergonomics and better usability outside of the office.

Asus also has quite a long list of specs for this monitor. It's a 4K HDR-10 panel with 100% sRGB coverage and 99% Adobe RGB. It has 2 USB-C ports and a micro HDMI, comes factory calibrated and comes with everything you need to get started including a decent carrying case as this monitor is slightly larger than your standard laptop bag.

LG UltraFine EP950-B: Great for professional workstations

Last but not least, this time LG is back with a non-gaming display. Available in 27- and 32-inch variants, the UltraFine EP950-B features a 4K HDR display, similar to the ProArt. It offers 99% Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 coverage and 10-bit color for the best possible graphics in creative projects.

The port selection is great too, with one HDMI, two DisplayPorts, three USB-A ports, a 3.5m audio-out, and a nifty USB-C port with 90W power delivery.

Alternatives to OLED monitors

There aren't that many options if you want an OLED monitor. However, there are some pretty good alternatives to OLED that also offer more benefits.

• The Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX is a 4K mini LED gaming monitor with Full Array Local Dimming or FALD. This thing is bright with HDR 1400 certification. Other features include G-Sync compatibility and a clear OLED display to show information such as system temperatures or a custom image/animation.
• The Samsung Odyssey G9 is a massive 49-inch ultrawide monitor with a QHD resolution at 240Hz. The display features Samsung's excellent QLED technology, which offers near-OLED performance without burn-in.

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