@jeff230394 I have been saving for 5 years now so hopefully I get the new 5 series gpu . So hoping for the fps on this monitor. But definitely know what you mean its a big ask for fps on a oled 4k
Heres the huge issue with people always saying wait... You will always be waiting as especially in the monitor space there is always something around the corner. If you really need a new monitor then get one, if you can wait out as something better is coming then do so. But overall just know that your monitor will quickly be outclassed, or a better deal will come along shortly after.
... Which is why it's better to wait. the OLED tech itself is still maturing so maybe 2-3years more won't hurt. It's not like IPS monitor which already matured over years and having multiple revisions, that opting for 144hz and 165hz screen won't have drastic price difference.
@@hansip87 You do realise that OLED has been around for a very long time and LG entered the game to make them since 2010. They have had a lot of time to mature if you go with an LG one. Sure QD OLED is still new and more prone to burn it seems but if you want something and have the money for it then buy the damn thing. I wasn't waiting 2 to 3 years when the AW3423DW came out for more OLEDs to hit the market, and heck its still one of the best options to get if not the best at price to performance if you get the F variant. New tech is always coming out and you will never have the latest and greatest at all times. Sure if you do not need one right now and are hesitant then wait till you either need one or are not hesitant anymore. Oh and your comment about the HZ is weird seeing as you can get 240hz OLEDs for around the same price as 165/175hz??? They are all around the 700 to 2000 mark depending on what size you go with or if there is a gimmick attached.
@@procrustes7669 You do realise END GAME is always changing and person dependent? Micro LED is technically END GAME as its OLED levels of blacks, and way brighter with no burn in risks but they are so far out its useless to wait. Someone else might want a minLED as their end game, or the 540hz TN panel as they are competitive.
What kind of OLED Monitors does consumers most desire: a Glossy 32" 4K Display What kind of OLED Monitors does manufacturers offer: Everything EXCEPT a 32" 4K (Glossy or Matte)
I crossed out Asus 32" QD-OLED because only comes with DP 1.4; Alienware is curved, so would ignore that as well. 4K 240hz, DP 2.1 is a must if you don't want to lose color depth with DSC.
The curve isn't too bad on the Alienware but DP2.1 is a dealbreaker. These monitors are an extreme edge of performance and resolution, there's no point getting one that won't last.
I feel like people will never be happy. I’ve never heard anybody complaining about DP type up until recent months when the news monitors were announced.
Man this pops right up as I was debating buying an oled monitor with these black friday deals, or wait for next year. I decided to bite the bullet on a samsung 49" G9 Oled, due to it being on sale atm on amazon for $999.
The OLED G9 is newer. Confusing Samsung naming schemes though. They’ve got, in order of release, the Odyssey G9 (original 49” VA), the Odyssey Neo G9 (same with mini LED) and then the Odyssey OLED G9 (oled model with 240Hz).
Owned a bunch of OLEDs (I work for a company that sells TVs and Monitors) I still dont think OLED is ready for mixed desktop use. They are amazing as an entertainment center but I would personally wait a little longer for OLEDs as a main desktop monitor.
Great video, I'm gonna stick with my Alienware aw3423dwf and pick up an Asus 5070 when they arrive. Been waiting for a 32" 4k oled high refresh for so so long but now loving ultrawides. Later when a $1k gpu can do 4k 165hz easily, I will think about changing monitors.
There’s some decent discounts on nearly all our recommended models for black Friday, in the UK so far. That makes some of them very tempting but I agree next year looks very exciting!
People tell the same thing every year, with that attitude you would never buy anything, altho I admit something like 32" in 4K or similar is missing, but I am not much fan of overrated 4K nor anything above 27".
@@NotEvenDeathCanSaveU The difference is, people have been waiting for the EXACT display formats coming out next year. It's one thing waiting for a new graphics card or whatever, but a monitor is something you probably buy once every 5 - 8 years at most. It's worth holding out if you know your perfect option is just around the corner.
If you wait for the new monitors you’re going to have to pay through the nose or have to wait for a year or two before they become more affordable because there will be something “new” on the horizon that you might want. If you got the money now and want to enjoy it now then go for it. Good sales right that put most OLED monitors and TVs into “reasonable” price ranges. But if you just keep waiting and chasing features you’re never going to get anything that will “satisfy” you since once you buy something you’ll be outdated. Most importantly you miss out on actually enjoying what you have.
My dream monitor is a motorized flat-800R 45" 21:9 5120 x 2160 1kHz OLED w/DP 2.x and Ultra G-Sync module. Hopefully they'll have something close with the RTX 5090 launch. I already have both the 45" 240Hz Corsair Flex and 34" 175Hz Alienware OLED monitors. CPU-Z J8P8UR / 9MM3CZ
LG Display have plans for a 45” ultrawide with 5120 x 2160 res and 165Hz at some point so that’s quite close to what you’re after tftcentral.co.uk/news/monitor-oled-panel-roadmap-updates-march-2023
There are plans for them but further in the future and no screens announced featuring those yet. See this video for more info OLED monitors are getting even better! The latest OLED panel roadmaps and news czcams.com/video/RvqcPyZ6ges/video.html
@@Acewizzle😅 … 1500$+ at least for Alienware model, Rog strix etc…. I found the new Lg oled Gr27 for 720$ brand new. I think for now i will take it. Best price.
I went ahead and got the Corsair Xeneon Flex on sale and have been very happy with it. I was originally holding out for a 32inch 4k oled next year but when I saw this panel in person it changed my mind. No regrets, the pixel density doesn't bother me like I thought it would, it's crisp, the lower resolution netted a large fps boost in games and the motion clarity is just great. My only complaint so far that you really need to keep it in hdr mode all the time to get the most out of it, SDR mode kind of gets washed out after the firmware update to boost brightness, but with hdr mode on it looks great.
I have this monitor, I literally got one of the first copies and use it for playing Call of Duty. Use the Game mode and push the contrast all the way to 100% if you want a brighter screen. If you have an Nvidia control panel, you can also tweak the Gamma between 0.8 and 0.95. if you want to use HDR in something like Call of Duty then you have to get into the Nvidia control panel and push brightness, contrast and digital vibrance all over the place. This is a gaming monitor because it is unfortunately bad for everything else especially text because of the pixel density and oddball pixel structure. My dream monitor is a motorized flat-800R (see LG 4K Flex) 45" 21:9 5120 x 2160 1kHz OLED w/DP 2.x and Ultra G-Sync module.
@@tftcentrali think it's important to say oled technology Is prone to flickering with vrr...for me it's a big downside... Someone can find a good IPS now
@@DJaquithFLSame! I was just telling a friend this. Apparently one of the panel manufacturers tweeted a 4k ultrawide is coming sometime in 2025. Not sure if I can hold out that long. Was considering the flex but the LG equivalent is $300 cheaper if you buy bestbuy premium membership so it’s hard to justify the price difference when they supposedly use the same panel. How do you like the flex?
The updated 240Hz panel in that size is further away. I’d expect some new 42” models like the Lg C4 but wouldn’t expect any new specs or innovations until that new panel is produced
I want to buy a 45 inch ultrawide oled only thing stopping me right now is the resolution being 3440/1440 is too low for a 45inch display hopefully we will see updated models with higher PPI
There are some planned but not until later on. Some info here OLED monitors are getting even better! The latest OLED panel roadmaps and news czcams.com/video/RvqcPyZ6ges/video.html
The 49' OLED G9 is just about half price now, and the only gripe that i have with mine is that I bought it at full price. Highly recommended, especially for just north of a $1000 USD...super ultrawide that will be great for productivity (if nothing else, 32:9 gaming can also be awesome) and you can black bar 16:9/21:9, 2nd gen QD OLED, and 240 hz...just a lot to love. The 21:9 34' screens with lower refresh rates and older panels have to be significantly cheaper to make sense, seems to me...this is definitely a good time for buyers, although next year looks amazing!
I remember when Eve(now dough) took my money from the original kickstarter and left me high and dry. I do not care what they come out with I will NEVER buy any product from them no matter how many times they change their name.
Honestly side by side I like the WOLED panels from LG over Samsung QD OLED especially if 2nd gen only has improved texts because the W OLED has better whites. However, I would only go for LG if they get rid of the anti glare coating and come out with a semi-gloss finish and slightly higher peak brightness.
@@tftcentral Hi! While I have you here , could you help me with a question. Im looking for something that compares to the LG C3 in terms of HDR content , 4k120hzOLED , and great color space. BUT I need it to be 42'' or lower. Is there anything you can recommend me look into? I like the C3 but it has issues with some of the greyscale and uniformity , and some visible lines that the LG WOLEDs are prone to. Is it really the best choice right now in terms of picture quality and for HDR enthusiasts? I know alot of these monitors look great but it seems they tend to have less HDR heavy support and features usually.
@TheRiteOfKindling there’s currently only the LG Display WOLED panels in the 42” size so all those Oled display will use the same panel. Anything built as a monitor instead of as a TV will have less HDR capability as they lack things like Dolby vision support for instance. Have you had a 42C3 before and are your concerns based on your experience or comments from others you’ve read?
34” is a superior experience vs 4k. My alienware DW is perfect. It also has less pixels so my 4080 can always max it out. I worry about the possible dropping of g-sync ultimate in newer models.
That's what I've been wondering, why would anyone go for 4K 16:9 when 1440p 21:9 has less pixels to run, you can see more and the clarity difference isn't even that big. I'm still on 1080p myself, looking to upgrade in the next couple of years.
There are faster 360Hz panels coming soon, and even 480Hz 1440p panels later in 2024 but they’re of course going to be a lot more expensive. I’d be tempted to wait for them to be released to drive down the price of the current models unless you spot a good sale 😀
@@tftcentral that makes me sad to hear, I have the LG 38WN95C-W which shares a panel with that Alienware model and I find the size and pixel density/resolution to be perfect but I want a WOLED in this resolution/size. Sounds like a pipe dream. I tried the LG 45" WOLED and the colors and contrast were mind blowing but the extreme 800R curvature and the 3440x1440 resolution on a screen that large meant ppi was too low and text looked terrible. For gaming it was perfect, but for daily driving not so good.
Considering to buy an Oled monitor for computer science(just started). The problem is that my eyes literally dry out on every night study session and I believe(dont know though) that oled is gonna be better for my eyes since black is truly black in dark mode and in general the bluelight is naturally less intense. Should I just get a cheap used oled laptop first to see if this is gonna help?
It’s hard to recommend an OLED for lots of static use but maybe it could be worth a try. The problem with getting a cheap oled laptop is it might not have the low blue light benefits you’ve mentioned
4k 32" oled... what kind of graphic cards will you need, I mean I got a 7800X3D + RTX4090 playing one game in particular where hovering around the maximum fps (the Alienware ultrawide 34 inches) of 165fps is barely possible. Going 4k and wanting way over 250fps, I mean... damn! Hoping you'll be using some DLSS/FSR technique to acheive such fps!
@@tftcentral 0.5kHz monitors. photo realistic games like Unrecord. what a day and age to be alive. I hope humans make good use of AI technology (0% chance).
people saying youd be mad to buy now are just being pretentious, almost every single one of these new OLED monitors coming are going to cost double what we have now and will decrease the price of what we have now
I currently own Eve\dough 27 4K IPS 144hz and it sucks: there are no firmware update (the page just doesn't open), nor software support a la MSI. IF MSI releases their version of 32 qdoled I will definitely grab one.
I own it too, i would agree theres no firmware updates but it doesnt mean it completely sucks, just annoying bugs that should be fixed. It works 90% of the time though.
@Equalibrium93 I could have sworn I saw something about a firmware update for it, even a recent beta firmware. Have you checked their community on Reddit?
Then the answer is wait, everything has already dropped in price for 4K IPS Monitors and some of the OLED Monitors that currently exist. 4 Years ago 4K 60Hz monitors were $600 and not worth the money.
I don't understand why monitors 32" and above are mostly widescreen. Just, why?? Also, why are we stuck at 1440p for most of these? Is it a manufacturing problem where they can't reliably make monitors at 4k at sizes 32" and above? My Asus PG 42 UQ is excellent, and would be better only with a refresh above 144. Why don't we see something like that coming? FWIW, I avoid widescreen due to: 1. Game support is still spotty at Widescreen res. It's been getting better though. 2. You can't stream at widescreen res. You can't even downscale from Widescreen to 16:9 in software like OBS. You're just stuck not streaming or playing in a reduced res so you can stream.
I do not recommend the Alienware 3423 DWF, which I have returned. I've purchased Dell monitors for 15 years, including early LCDs, and they always "cut corners." The DWF had no screen protection and the scuffs and scratches on the viewing surface was bothersome, but the largest issue was the incessant high pitched "whine" coming out of the thing from sitting distance that was like living in a room full of mosquitos. Studies now show that being subjected to abrasive and disruptive noises, for instance living under and airline route, for long periods of time has a negative impact on stress response, generalized anxiety, and sleep quality. The first 20" Ultrasharp LCD I bought actually got "burn in" out of the blue. Supreme Commander's HUD burned into the edges of the screen. Getting support from Dell was a nightmare. I've never had any screen, including my 16 year-old Plasma, have burn-in and it happened to a Dell LCD! Please don't reward Dell for cutting costs by putting in cheaper components or insufficient care. My current 25" Ultrasharp will be my last Dell (also has a whine, but not as audible from sitting distance as the DWF).
i'm looking for a glossy wqhd ultrawide qd oled with a 1000r or more curv (with more i mean more curved not a higher number) with a resonable pixel density but i can't find one
That’s covered in the linked news piece about their screen for anyone who goes off to find additional info. I’d be cautious about pre order timescales as development is alway tricky and these things always slip, but buying from retail is at least now a lot more reliable with their screens in major retailers like Amazon, B&H etc
It’s such a shame that mini led isn’t getting improvements. Honestly, a PG32UQX with way less haloing and faster response time would be the holy grail.
@@user-qb1nk1ey2dwhen the individual LED backlight bleeds into other pixels. If you pull up a small white circle against a black background and put your brightness all the way up (on a non OLED) you’ll see the glow, I.e “halo”
I just want an Alienware 34” DWF successor. Take what they have, update the ports, maybe raise the refresh up to 240Hz, use new panel, and I’ll be happy.
Its already 165hz you think your going to drive more than 165fps out of the kind of optimisation pc games get now. What would changing the ports do if the ports they gave can already drive it at full refresh rate and resolution ? The only thing that is good is the sub pixel layout change maybe improving the tiny amount of flare on desktop and text. But when the dwf came right down to £660 on black friday it was a no brainer for me
@@Sean-gr4od I mean, I can drive Halo Infinite at 1440p 240fps just fine. I’d just like an ultrawide to keep up. 165Hz is fine, but it seems like a logical improvement to stay with/ahead of competition in the market. As for the ports, I’d just really like to see USB-C ports added, as well as dual upstream ports to enable KVM functionality for those that use the monitor for both work and gaming. The biggest upgrade of course would be improving the panel with a new Gen QD-OLED for the improved subpixel layout and burn-in resistance.
Have a 32" 4K 144hz and 27" 1440 180hz IPS LCD and while I can get a 27" 1440 240hz OLED, the price is a bit much, and will wait for either 32" 4K 240hz or 27" 1440 360hz OLED to flatten out the market. Will decide then between the options
The old logic if you waited this long, why not wait til next year when GEN 2 OLED is just right around the corner? Gen2 has significant improvements especially on text clarity.
using eve spectrum 4k now for almost a year i think oled for me will be on 2025 until the tech will get mature. my plan for 2024 will be atleast a miniled with atleast a thousand dimming zone because its cheaper than oled
Thanks for the reply! Im kinda torn. the PG42uq is not available on amazon atm, G42uq is for $999. I see some common issues with boat, and i also see, it looks like the Asus has a beefier heatsink, which makes me think it will last longer and dissipate heat better?@@tftcentral
Is the alienware 360hz 27 inch 1440p QD-OLED 2nd gen qd-oled or not? I don't think I have find any information on that ( also haven't watched the full video yet ) but if you can let me know I would appreciate it a lot. I will most likely buy that next year
240Hz sounds heavenly but I'm waiting to see the pricepoint. It's just so damn hard to compete with a discounted 42" LG TV and 240Hz isn't worth like double the price for me at least.
I was considering purchasing the Samsung G8 34 OLED, as it was rumored to receive an update to a second-generation OLED panel. However, after watching your video highlighting the upcoming screen update, I decided to hold off on my purchase until the new gen 2 OLED is released. I'm now faced with a decision between the LG UltraGear OLED and the Samsung G8 OLED, both in a 34-inch size. If you were in my position, which one would you choose? Your insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
In case you’ve not seen it, this video covers the rumours of the second gen G8 Rumour investigation - a new Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 ver 2 launching soon? czcams.com/video/pEVJk7gIAmU/video.html Which LG OLED are you referring to when considering that or the G8?
Thanks for the feedback, I’m glad you enjoyed the content. I think for OLED that format is unlikely to appear for now, but as the tech becomes more mature and cheaper, we could well set it again. After all it’s a lower pixel density so less challenging in theory to produce
Can someone explain what is the appeal of a 4k 32" vs 2k 27" for gaming? I just don't get it, the only time I want to play in 4k is single player stuff, and to truly take advantage of that I play on a tv.
Is there any point in waiting for a 49” (32:9) 240Hz 4K OLED monitor or is that really never gonna happen? Kind of something like the Samsung Odyssey G9 but 4K instead of 1440p
LG Display have plans for a 45” ultrawide with 5120 x 2160 res and 165Hz at some point so that’s quite close to what you’re after tftcentral.co.uk/news/monitor-oled-panel-roadmap-updates-march-2023
I'm looking for a 1440p 27in OLED, yet it seems like most of the 2024 models are going to be either 4K or ultrawide (Other than that Dell one which looks quite good). Would you still recommend I wait, or should I pick up an existing 2023 1440p model?
360hz 1440p 27in oled with proper hdmi support is coming out in 2024. Not sure why this video didn't cover it when it's the most exciting thing by far.
Imo oled on monitors are not good enough for desktop use. The fringing around text and logoes are really distracting and the risk of burn in is a dealbreaker when working in 3D software. Hope they figure out an oled display that is as burn in resistant as a ips is
I really need to make a personal effort to use affiliate links on youtube when there's something I want to buy. It's such an easy way to support great youtubers with no cost to yourself, why wouldn't you? Especially with expensive hardware purchases.
Dream monitor for me is a 32inch 4k glossy oled. And although there are at least two of those in the first half of next year, the raised-blacks qd-oled issue is making me hesitant. I don't want to always have to turn every light off to get those oled blacks. May end up going for the lg 27inch after all. It's down to £800 now. Decisions.....decisions.
Im the same i really like the lg 27inch 1440p oled the matte display wont bother me but the glossy would make it 100% a purchase right now its 799€ black Friday D: I might bite the bullet and get it. I want the lg c2 42 but i think for fps valorant which is all i play it'll be too big and i have a rtx 3060 which will be fine for valorant at 4k 120hz. I just wish the 27inch was glossy
Yeah ditto, the C2 would be perfect for me were it not for its size. I'm going to wait for CES on Jan 9th where reviewers/youtubers will get a closer look at those qd-oleds. Perhaps they'll now have a polariser which would fix the blacks issue and make them absolute perfection. If not.............I'll buy that 27inch matte LG at whatever price it is in Jan and just make do. Good luck with whichever move you make!@@Blade.Runnerr
@@thepadster123 the new 32inch 4k glossy looks nice but itll be double price and having to wait til the next black friday itll still be over 1k. I think ima bite the bullet and buy the LG 27 oled. I also feel for my rtx 3060 1440p is where it shines. Also theres a 30day return policy so i can try it out :)
Raised black level, is a well known trade-off when using glossy coatings. It's because glossy coatings reflects any light in the room and this in turn affects the level of black that can be achieved on the panel. So, for optimum black level performance on a glossy screen, you would have to sit in total darkness! 😉
Yeah but it's the polariser. (Or lack of). This doesn't happen on phone oleds or LG oled tvs unless the light is very bright and very direct. With these qd-oleds it happens as soon as there's even moderate ambient light, even if indirect. There are a few videos on CZcams that talk about it but it's quite hard to see through a video.@@danieljrgensen133
Waiting for a good 32" 4K OLED.
The asus rog one hopefully
@@EdelUretaand glossy if possible!!
It will be glossy and yes same here
Lol you wont get the fps required for that brother
@jeff230394 I have been saving for 5 years now so hopefully I get the new 5 series gpu . So hoping for the fps on this monitor. But definitely know what you mean its a big ask for fps on a oled 4k
Keep in mind people, these 32" 4k oled's will be $1500+
And?
@@xSkully_Hand saving $500+ goes a long way for most people…
Heres the huge issue with people always saying wait... You will always be waiting as especially in the monitor space there is always something around the corner. If you really need a new monitor then get one, if you can wait out as something better is coming then do so. But overall just know that your monitor will quickly be outclassed, or a better deal will come along shortly after.
... Which is why it's better to wait. the OLED tech itself is still maturing so maybe 2-3years more won't hurt. It's not like IPS monitor which already matured over years and having multiple revisions, that opting for 144hz and 165hz screen won't have drastic price difference.
@@hansip87 You do realise that OLED has been around for a very long time and LG entered the game to make them since 2010. They have had a lot of time to mature if you go with an LG one. Sure QD OLED is still new and more prone to burn it seems but if you want something and have the money for it then buy the damn thing. I wasn't waiting 2 to 3 years when the AW3423DW came out for more OLEDs to hit the market, and heck its still one of the best options to get if not the best at price to performance if you get the F variant. New tech is always coming out and you will never have the latest and greatest at all times. Sure if you do not need one right now and are hesitant then wait till you either need one or are not hesitant anymore. Oh and your comment about the HZ is weird seeing as you can get 240hz OLEDs for around the same price as 165/175hz??? They are all around the 700 to 2000 mark depending on what size you go with or if there is a gimmick attached.
@@hansip87you just proved OP point .
We are reaching the END GAME 4K 240HZ Oled glass...everything else is gimmick after reaching this point... you should wait.
@@procrustes7669 You do realise END GAME is always changing and person dependent? Micro LED is technically END GAME as its OLED levels of blacks, and way brighter with no burn in risks but they are so far out its useless to wait. Someone else might want a minLED as their end game, or the 540hz TN panel as they are competitive.
What kind of OLED Monitors does consumers most desire: a Glossy 32" 4K Display
What kind of OLED Monitors does manufacturers offer: Everything EXCEPT a 32" 4K (Glossy or Matte)
Because most don't desire a glossy 32" 4K display. Pretty obvious.
@@Penastaglossy is way better
4K 240hz OLED coming from Asus and Alienware next year.
The 27" 2nd Gen QD-OLED Panel Sounds nice. Hoping for a good deal on one of those.
Exaclty, waiting for one of those. Gotta get at least 300 nits SDR as well for me....
I crossed out Asus 32" QD-OLED because only comes with DP 1.4; Alienware is curved, so would ignore that as well. 4K 240hz, DP 2.1 is a must if you don't want to lose color depth with DSC.
An 1800r curve isn’t a very big deal
The curve isn't too bad on the Alienware but DP2.1 is a dealbreaker. These monitors are an extreme edge of performance and resolution, there's no point getting one that won't last.
@shh532 DP 2.1 isn’t needed for them, and there’s no reason why that not being included would mean they “won’t last”
I feel like people will never be happy. I’ve never heard anybody complaining about DP type up until recent months when the news monitors were announced.
Agreed. And without it even being needed (or really ready)
Man this pops right up as I was debating buying an oled monitor with these black friday deals, or wait for next year. I decided to bite the bullet on a samsung 49" G9 Oled, due to it being on sale atm on amazon for $999.
Hopefully the round up helped 😀 enjoy the new screen, that’s a good deal!
You opted for the older model instead of the neo g9 mini - led version for $1250?
The OLED G9 is newer. Confusing Samsung naming schemes though. They’ve got, in order of release, the Odyssey G9 (original 49” VA), the Odyssey Neo G9 (same with mini LED) and then the Odyssey OLED G9 (oled model with 240Hz).
@@tftcentral Wow, thank you for that info, I was completely wrong.
Wish there was a 27” glossy 4k 240hz 0.3ms screen🥲🥲🥲
Owned a bunch of OLEDs (I work for a company that sells TVs and Monitors) I still dont think OLED is ready for mixed desktop use. They are amazing as an entertainment center but I would personally wait a little longer for OLEDs as a main desktop monitor.
Great video, I'm gonna stick with my Alienware aw3423dwf and pick up an Asus 5070 when they arrive. Been waiting for a 32" 4k oled high refresh for so so long but now loving ultrawides. Later when a $1k gpu can do 4k 165hz easily, I will think about changing monitors.
Waiting VERY patiently for a 27" 4K OLED. I'm going to have a PC handheld with an OLED screen before I have a OLED monitor 😭
A PC handheld wirh an OLED screen...
So... Basically a smartphone?
@@epaminon6196 Probably meant Steam Deck oled or nintendo switch oled..
Cheers for the breakdown!
Without deep discounts, I think you'd be mad to buy now. Next year feels like the proper arrival of OLED on desktop.
There’s some decent discounts on nearly all our recommended models for black Friday, in the UK so far. That makes some of them very tempting but I agree next year looks very exciting!
@@tftcentral $-200 on the LG Ultragear and Corsair 27in 240hz OLED for example in the US.
People tell the same thing every year, with that attitude you would never buy anything, altho I admit something like 32" in 4K or similar is missing, but I am not much fan of overrated 4K nor anything above 27".
@@NotEvenDeathCanSaveU The difference is, people have been waiting for the EXACT display formats coming out next year. It's one thing waiting for a new graphics card or whatever, but a monitor is something you probably buy once every 5 - 8 years at most. It's worth holding out if you know your perfect option is just around the corner.
I got a 49 inch OLED for 800
24" oled 360 hz thats what i need
Yup
If you wait for the new monitors you’re going to have to pay through the nose or have to wait for a year or two before they become more affordable because there will be something “new” on the horizon that you might want.
If you got the money now and want to enjoy it now then go for it. Good sales right that put most OLED monitors and TVs into “reasonable” price ranges.
But if you just keep waiting and chasing features you’re never going to get anything that will “satisfy” you since once you buy something you’ll be outdated. Most importantly you miss out on actually enjoying what you have.
My dream monitor is a motorized flat-800R 45" 21:9 5120 x 2160 1kHz OLED w/DP 2.x and Ultra G-Sync module. Hopefully they'll have something close with the RTX 5090 launch.
I already have both the 45" 240Hz Corsair Flex and 34" 175Hz Alienware OLED monitors. CPU-Z J8P8UR / 9MM3CZ
That what I’m waiting for. Not the LG one WOLED 💀
Good luck running new games at that res 😬
@@hugohserrano the 5090 should take care of that problem
Damn that’s definitely a dream monitor, actual 4k Oled ultra wide , hopefully it won’t take them 5 years to drop it
@@Bf3junky .. I believe it when I see it. However, it's a good size form factor and hopefully at least they'll have 500 Hz '5K' 4K ultrawide monitors.
Is there anything like the LG 45GR95QE, but with 4k resolution? 240hz ultrawide, huge 45" OLED screen.
LG Display have plans for a 45” ultrawide with 5120 x 2160 res and 165Hz at some point so that’s quite close to what you’re after
tftcentral.co.uk/news/monitor-oled-panel-roadmap-updates-march-2023
Any 42" monitors/TV's with 240+Hz on the horizon? I really like the 42" size, but the 120/138Hz options leave a bitter taste there...
There are plans for them but further in the future and no screens announced featuring those yet. See this video for more info
OLED monitors are getting even better! The latest OLED panel roadmaps and news
czcams.com/video/RvqcPyZ6ges/video.html
I wish there were some 3440x1600 or something like that available. Traditional uwqhd are a bit narrow, and i dont feel like going to 4k is worth it
Yup let's wait and hope for 2025 / 2026 💩
3840x1600 exist but not in OLED.
With multiple 4K 240hz Generation 2 QD OLED monitors coming in Q1 of 2024, it's a no brainer to just be patient and wait. It will be worth it Boys!!
How much do you think those will cost?
@@Acewizzle😅 … 1500$+ at least for Alienware model, Rog strix etc….
I found the new Lg oled Gr27 for 720$ brand new. I think for now i will take it. Best price.
I went ahead and got the Corsair Xeneon Flex on sale and have been very happy with it. I was originally holding out for a 32inch 4k oled next year but when I saw this panel in person it changed my mind. No regrets, the pixel density doesn't bother me like I thought it would, it's crisp, the lower resolution netted a large fps boost in games and the motion clarity is just great. My only complaint so far that you really need to keep it in hdr mode all the time to get the most out of it, SDR mode kind of gets washed out after the firmware update to boost brightness, but with hdr mode on it looks great.
Glad you’re enjoying it. Nice screen!
I have this monitor, I literally got one of the first copies and use it for playing Call of Duty. Use the Game mode and push the contrast all the way to 100% if you want a brighter screen. If you have an Nvidia control panel, you can also tweak the Gamma between 0.8 and 0.95. if you want to use HDR in something like Call of Duty then you have to get into the Nvidia control panel and push brightness, contrast and digital vibrance all over the place.
This is a gaming monitor because it is unfortunately bad for everything else especially text because of the pixel density and oddball pixel structure.
My dream monitor is a motorized flat-800R (see LG 4K Flex) 45" 21:9 5120 x 2160 1kHz OLED w/DP 2.x and Ultra G-Sync module.
@@tftcentrali think it's important to say oled technology Is prone to flickering with vrr...for me it's a big downside... Someone can find a good IPS now
@@aleazz4442BS. I use VRR with two OLED TVs and zero flickering. LCD is dead to me.
@@DJaquithFLSame! I was just telling a friend this. Apparently one of the panel manufacturers tweeted a 4k ultrawide is coming sometime in 2025. Not sure if I can hold out that long. Was considering the flex but the LG equivalent is $300 cheaper if you buy bestbuy premium membership so it’s hard to justify the price difference when they supposedly use the same panel. How do you like the flex?
After getting the PG42UQ I'm never going back to anything smaller. So I was hoping for some new announcements of 42" monitors.
The updated 240Hz panel in that size is further away. I’d expect some new 42” models like the Lg C4 but wouldn’t expect any new specs or innovations until that new panel is produced
I believe it’s aimed for Q2 of 2025
I still wish for a great IPS monitor at 27 inches with 360Hz @4K.
Really nice video, got me excited to see what next year has to offer in terms of new monitors
I want to buy a 45 inch ultrawide oled only thing stopping me right now is the resolution being 3440/1440 is too low for a 45inch display hopefully we will see updated models with higher PPI
There are some planned but not until later on. Some info here
OLED monitors are getting even better! The latest OLED panel roadmaps and news
czcams.com/video/RvqcPyZ6ges/video.html
LG C3 is actually the best option. Bang for buck
The 49' OLED G9 is just about half price now, and the only gripe that i have with mine is that I bought it at full price. Highly recommended, especially for just north of a $1000 USD...super ultrawide that will be great for productivity (if nothing else, 32:9 gaming can also be awesome) and you can black bar 16:9/21:9, 2nd gen QD OLED, and 240 hz...just a lot to love.
The 21:9 34' screens with lower refresh rates and older panels have to be significantly cheaper to make sense, seems to me...this is definitely a good time for buyers, although next year looks amazing!
32:9 is horrible unless you play some very niche games
@@Dr.WhetFartsNot in my experience.
@@Dr.WhetFartscorrection: 32:9 is amazing unless you play some very niche games*
what the fuck, where do you people live... its 1800 here
@@skarpskyttar It was $1100-$1400 at Best Buy for three weeks leading up to Black Friday.
Why is there no monitor out there that is
Where is the update for 42' monitors? Will anything dethrone the PG42UQ as the best 42' monitor?
Mini led especially at small sizes is the way to go...where the hell are all the 1080p hdr monitors at as well btw 😂
Currwntly using at 32" 2k and im happy with that pixel density. Really wish theres a oled one at that res and density
32” 2k 360hz oled 🤲
I just bought the Asus PG27AQDM a month ago... amazing display!
great video just the info i needed, think i'll wait for next year to buy a new one..going to sub :)
i will wait for 4K@240 Hz screens
Thank you for the breakdown!!
I couldn't wait and just bought an LG C3 42". it's an amazing monitor/tv.
I did the same
@@chrish3370 i just hope they dont add MLA to the C4 bc ill have to return it then
All I want for Christmas is a 27 inch 4K OLED gaming monitor with 240 Hz (or higher) refresh rate 😊😊😊 oh and USB C charging
That should be fine for Christmas….just not this year sadly 😀
What about upcoming gaming monitors 360hz and above? Is now a good time to buy or should I wait?
I'm definitely waiting for the QD-Oled from Asus!!!
I remember when Eve(now dough) took my money from the original kickstarter and left me high and dry. I do not care what they come out with I will NEVER buy any product from them no matter how many times they change their name.
Honestly side by side I like the WOLED panels from LG over Samsung QD OLED especially if 2nd gen only has improved texts because the W OLED has better whites. However, I would only go for LG if they get rid of the anti glare coating and come out with a semi-gloss finish and slightly higher peak brightness.
Dosent the LG C3 Have a glossy finish?
@TheRiteOfKindling yes
@@tftcentral Hi! While I have you here , could you help me with a question. Im looking for something that compares to the LG C3 in terms of HDR content , 4k120hzOLED , and great color space. BUT I need it to be 42'' or lower. Is there anything you can recommend me look into? I like the C3 but it has issues with some of the greyscale and uniformity , and some visible lines that the LG WOLEDs are prone to. Is it really the best choice right now in terms of picture quality and for HDR enthusiasts? I know alot of these monitors look great but it seems they tend to have less HDR heavy support and features usually.
@TheRiteOfKindling there’s currently only the LG Display WOLED panels in the 42” size so all those Oled display will use the same panel. Anything built as a monitor instead of as a TV will have less HDR capability as they lack things like Dolby vision support for instance. Have you had a 42C3 before and are your concerns based on your experience or comments from others you’ve read?
@@tftcentral I'll get a C3 this Christmas if I decide that's the best choice. I just have fears about some of the things I've heard.
Wow that timing. I literally bought the Alienware 34dwf a few days ago for 600 bucks. Great deal, great monitor.
600? That's a steal. Lucky bastad :)
@@sprocket5526 Absolutely. I was lucky af with that one.
Whereeeeeeee
@@edcenatus9825 Switzerland. A good deal off + we're a vendor so we get 5-10% anyway. 30 % off in total, was extremely lucky.
34” is a superior experience vs 4k. My alienware DW is perfect. It also has less pixels so my 4080 can always max it out. I worry about the possible dropping of g-sync ultimate in newer models.
That's what I've been wondering, why would anyone go for 4K 16:9 when 1440p 21:9 has less pixels to run, you can see more and the clarity difference isn't even that big. I'm still on 1080p myself, looking to upgrade in the next couple of years.
@@FINtr0ll99 yes it was a fantastic idea
its curved...pass
@@phreakisop9810curved is the new normal. Fantastic screens!
Hi, im looking only for 27” 2K
It is worth waiting for something fresh? Or pick Asus ?
There are faster 360Hz panels coming soon, and even 480Hz 1440p panels later in 2024 but they’re of course going to be a lot more expensive. I’d be tempted to wait for them to be released to drive down the price of the current models unless you spot a good sale 😀
I'm on the fence about the Alienware 38 inch 1600p monitor. I don't think an update is coming soon that will add QLED. It's currently $700 USD for BF.
Do you mean will they update it to an OLED panel? If so, no they won’t be doing that any time soon as no panels are planned in that size
@@tftcentral that makes me sad to hear, I have the LG 38WN95C-W which shares a panel with that Alienware model and I find the size and pixel density/resolution to be perfect but I want a WOLED in this resolution/size. Sounds like a pipe dream. I tried the LG 45" WOLED and the colors and contrast were mind blowing but the extreme 800R curvature and the 3440x1440 resolution on a screen that large meant ppi was too low and text looked terrible. For gaming it was perfect, but for daily driving not so good.
Considering to buy an Oled monitor for computer science(just started). The problem is that my eyes literally dry out on every night study session and I believe(dont know though) that oled is gonna be better for my eyes since black is truly black in dark mode and in general the bluelight is naturally less intense. Should I just get a cheap used oled laptop first to see if this is gonna help?
It’s hard to recommend an OLED for lots of static use but maybe it could be worth a try. The problem with getting a cheap oled laptop is it might not have the low blue light benefits you’ve mentioned
4k 32" oled... what kind of graphic cards will you need, I mean I got a 7800X3D + RTX4090 playing one game in particular where hovering around the maximum fps (the Alienware ultrawide 34 inches) of 165fps is barely possible. Going 4k and wanting way over 250fps, I mean... damn! Hoping you'll be using some DLSS/FSR technique to acheive such fps!
Are you able to obtain updates on the 1440 300 hz mini led monitors? Been waiting for the meg 271q since ces 22 lol
AQDM looks very tempting right now during black friday sale but i think im gonna go withg 540hz for now and wait for next gen QD oled.
The 540Hz Asus screen is really great for gaming. We’ve got a full review on the site if you’ve not seen it already 😀
Heya, i've read it already and it is why im convinced on buying despite it being a TN panel at 1080p. Keep up the stellar work! @@tftcentral
@@tftcentral 0.5kHz monitors. photo realistic games like Unrecord. what a day and age to be alive. I hope humans make good use of AI technology (0% chance).
people saying youd be mad to buy now are just being pretentious, almost every single one of these new OLED monitors coming are going to cost double what we have now and will decrease the price of what we have now
27in is my ideal size!!!! 32 OLED IS GOOD because you don't see bezel because it's all black
I currently own Eve\dough 27 4K IPS 144hz and it sucks: there are no firmware update (the page just doesn't open), nor software support a la MSI. IF MSI releases their version of 32 qdoled I will definitely grab one.
I own it too, i would agree theres no firmware updates but it doesnt mean it completely sucks, just annoying bugs that should be fixed. It works 90% of the time though.
@Equalibrium93 I could have sworn I saw something about a firmware update for it, even a recent beta firmware. Have you checked their community on Reddit?
I would love a 144-165 Hz 1440P 32" OLED panel as a budget-ish option... but we all know it won't happen
Then the answer is wait, everything has already dropped in price for 4K IPS Monitors and some of the OLED Monitors that currently exist. 4 Years ago 4K 60Hz monitors were $600 and not worth the money.
I hope these new OLED monitors come with robust anti-blur technologies in them.
Yeah I’d love to see BFI make a good return on OLED!
I don't understand why monitors 32" and above are mostly widescreen. Just, why?? Also, why are we stuck at 1440p for most of these? Is it a manufacturing problem where they can't reliably make monitors at 4k at sizes 32" and above?
My Asus PG 42 UQ is excellent, and would be better only with a refresh above 144. Why don't we see something like that coming?
FWIW, I avoid widescreen due to:
1. Game support is still spotty at Widescreen res. It's been getting better though.
2. You can't stream at widescreen res. You can't even downscale from Widescreen to 16:9 in software like OBS. You're just stuck not streaming or playing in a reduced res so you can stream.
Hello.Thanks for the info.Will 4k ultrawide 34 inch qd oled be anounced any time soon??
I do not recommend the Alienware 3423 DWF, which I have returned. I've purchased Dell monitors for 15 years, including early LCDs, and they always "cut corners." The DWF had no screen protection and the scuffs and scratches on the viewing surface was bothersome, but the largest issue was the incessant high pitched "whine" coming out of the thing from sitting distance that was like living in a room full of mosquitos. Studies now show that being subjected to abrasive and disruptive noises, for instance living under and airline route, for long periods of time has a negative impact on stress response, generalized anxiety, and sleep quality.
The first 20" Ultrasharp LCD I bought actually got "burn in" out of the blue. Supreme Commander's HUD burned into the edges of the screen. Getting support from Dell was a nightmare. I've never had any screen, including my 16 year-old Plasma, have burn-in and it happened to a Dell LCD! Please don't reward Dell for cutting costs by putting in cheaper components or insufficient care. My current 25" Ultrasharp will be my last Dell (also has a whine, but not as audible from sitting distance as the DWF).
Bought now got the neo g9 qd oled for 1,099$ it’s amazing that glossy screen is crazy gaming is incredible put my asus 27” oled up for sale
i'm looking for a glossy wqhd ultrawide qd oled with a 1000r or more curv (with more i mean more curved not a higher number) with a resonable pixel density but i can't find one
No none exist yet. It remains to be seen how curved their new 34” panel for next year will be
I dont understand why oled monitors are nearly 1k at 27" when tvs are 600 at 43". And do they have hdmi 2.1?
@TFTCentral, does the G9 OLED uses the 2nd gen panel or 1st gen?
Second generation QD OLED. review and info here tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/samsung-odyssey-oled-g95sc
I need an 27' 4k glossy oled monitor so lets see what the future has to offer
What do you Think about the LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B OLED
Is it Worth it to buy for gaming Call of duty/ warzone. Or it is be better to wait?.
Well that’s not an OLED screen at all so a bit hard to say if you should wait for a new oled screen next year or not
@@tftcentral i am soory i mean the LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B OLED
I am very interested in the Acer X32Q-FS but I have t heard much about it. Also the PG32UQXR reviews are non existent. Any info on those coming?
What's a good option for 240hz, 0.03 gtg ms amd good colors amd lights with 1000 nits?
what about the DFR screen ? if it does 1080p480hz can it do 720p960hz ? Thanks.
i want a monitor that is basicly a 27 inch oled phone screen from glass
i think they r comming in 2024
Any mention of Dough should come with a massive warning about their MO.
That’s covered in the linked news piece about their screen for anyone who goes off to find additional info. I’d be cautious about pre order timescales as development is alway tricky and these things always slip, but buying from retail is at least now a lot more reliable with their screens in major retailers like Amazon, B&H etc
I just got the dwf monitor? Any setting recommendations? Thanks!
Yep 😀 tftcentral.co.uk/articles/icc-profiles-and-monitor-calibration-settings-database
It’s such a shame that mini led isn’t getting improvements. Honestly, a PG32UQX with way less haloing and faster response time would be the holy grail.
yea the haloing was awful on that monitor
That’s what I’m saying bro. I’ve been! We have brands like KTC and Innocn but I rather wait as they also have shortcomings
@@Captain-Chatswhat's the haloing? Sorry never heard of it.
@@user-qb1nk1ey2dwhen the individual LED backlight bleeds into other pixels. If you pull up a small white circle against a black background and put your brightness all the way up (on a non OLED) you’ll see the glow, I.e “halo”
@@DrakonR what's haloing
Great summary thanks
I just want an Alienware 34” DWF successor. Take what they have, update the ports, maybe raise the refresh up to 240Hz, use new panel, and I’ll be happy.
Its already 165hz you think your going to drive more than 165fps out of the kind of optimisation pc games get now. What would changing the ports do if the ports they gave can already drive it at full refresh rate and resolution ? The only thing that is good is the sub pixel layout change maybe improving the tiny amount of flare on desktop and text. But when the dwf came right down to £660 on black friday it was a no brainer for me
@@Sean-gr4od I mean, I can drive Halo Infinite at 1440p 240fps just fine. I’d just like an ultrawide to keep up. 165Hz is fine, but it seems like a logical improvement to stay with/ahead of competition in the market. As for the ports, I’d just really like to see USB-C ports added, as well as dual upstream ports to enable KVM functionality for those that use the monitor for both work and gaming. The biggest upgrade of course would be improving the panel with a new Gen QD-OLED for the improved subpixel layout and burn-in resistance.
Have a 32" 4K 144hz and 27" 1440 180hz IPS LCD and while I can get a 27" 1440 240hz OLED, the price is a bit much, and will wait for either 32" 4K 240hz or 27" 1440 360hz OLED to flatten out the market. Will decide then between the options
The old logic if you waited this long, why not wait til next year when GEN 2 OLED is just right around the corner? Gen2 has significant improvements especially on text clarity.
Been having my current monitor for 6 years almost 7 years since 2017. Waiting for the Rog swift PG32UCDM 👍
its worth to wait unless you got money to burn !
using eve spectrum 4k now for almost a year i think oled for me will be on 2025 until the tech will get mature. my plan for 2024 will be atleast a miniled with atleast a thousand dimming zone because its cheaper than oled
why PG42UQ over the g42p5? i watched the video you did a few months ago comparing them and the LG
We just prefer it overall right now. The KTC and LG models are very good too though 😀
Thanks for the reply! Im kinda torn. the PG42uq is not available on amazon atm, G42uq is for $999. I see some common issues with boat, and i also see, it looks like the Asus has a beefier heatsink, which makes me think it will last longer and dissipate heat better?@@tftcentral
I gotta burning feeling that we're going to have bigger things to worry about in 2024 other than oled monitors.
Call of duty in real life? Better than any monitor can handle
@@danunderwood6259 fallout in real life would probably not so fun☠
u just jinxed us all.
Alienware 34 DWF QD-OLED Black Friday 773€ in Germany 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Is the alienware 360hz 27 inch 1440p QD-OLED 2nd gen qd-oled or not? I don't think I have find any information on that ( also haven't watched the full video yet ) but if you can let me know I would appreciate it a lot. I will most likely buy that next year
Yes they’ll all be second gen QD OLED
@@tftcentral Thanks, that's amazing
240Hz sounds heavenly but I'm waiting to see the pricepoint. It's just so damn hard to compete with a discounted 42" LG TV and 240Hz isn't worth like double the price for me at least.
TVs are not made for close sitting. Monitors are. And 120 vs 240 Hz is huge.
@@Dr.WhetFarts I don't mind 42" for a monitor and yes, 120 vs 240 is huge but so is 700$ vs 1500$
I was considering purchasing the Samsung G8 34 OLED, as it was rumored to receive an update to a second-generation OLED panel. However, after watching your video highlighting the upcoming screen update, I decided to hold off on my purchase until the new gen 2 OLED is released.
I'm now faced with a decision between the LG UltraGear OLED and the Samsung G8 OLED, both in a 34-inch size. If you were in my position, which one would you choose? Your insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
In case you’ve not seen it, this video covers the rumours of the second gen G8
Rumour investigation - a new Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 ver 2 launching soon?
czcams.com/video/pEVJk7gIAmU/video.html
Which LG OLED are you referring to when considering that or the G8?
lg ultragear oled 45GR95QE @@tftcentral
I’m gonna wait till they go down, the jump from an ips 1440 monitor to 4k oled is crazy
What about a 1440p OLED perhaps if you’re interested in the change but don’t want to jump to 4K?
What about burning problem
Do you think the new Qd Oled will be brighter?
It’s hard to say at the moment but I’d expect some advancements
I love the no frills objective style. Do you think DFHD format is dead? I think at 43.5” they’re interesting product. Thank you TFT Central.
Thanks for the feedback, I’m glad you enjoyed the content. I think for OLED that format is unlikely to appear for now, but as the tech becomes more mature and cheaper, we could well set it again. After all it’s a lower pixel density so less challenging in theory to produce
Can someone explain what is the appeal of a 4k 32" vs 2k 27" for gaming? I just don't get it, the only time I want to play in 4k is single player stuff, and to truly take advantage of that I play on a tv.
Guys. Any Oled and VA panel has brightness flickering when enabling freesync or G sync. Wait for ips mini LED
Is there any point in waiting for a 49” (32:9) 240Hz 4K OLED monitor or is that really never gonna happen? Kind of something like the Samsung Odyssey G9 but 4K instead of 1440p
LG Display have plans for a 45” ultrawide with 5120 x 2160 res and 165Hz at some point so that’s quite close to what you’re after
tftcentral.co.uk/news/monitor-oled-panel-roadmap-updates-march-2023
I’ve just sent back a PG27AQDM great monitor I just couldn’t get it to look right seemed too dark
I got a triple set up 24 and 2 27 inches 144hz looks fine I got options play on a 24 curved or a full triple
I'm looking for a 1440p 27in OLED, yet it seems like most of the 2024 models are going to be either 4K or ultrawide (Other than that Dell one which looks quite good). Would you still recommend I wait, or should I pick up an existing 2023 1440p model?
360hz 1440p 27in oled with proper hdmi support is coming out in 2024. Not sure why this video didn't cover it when it's the most exciting thing by far.
@oldyoutubeaccount it did cover it! When talking about the Dell screens 😀,
@@tftcentral Ahaha. I'm not surprised tftcentral managed to cover everything and it was me who missed it.
@oldyoutubeaccount you did have me doubting myself for a moment. “I’m sure I talked about that” 😀
Imo oled on monitors are not good enough for desktop use. The fringing around text and logoes are really distracting and the risk of burn in is a dealbreaker when working in 3D software. Hope they figure out an oled display that is as burn in resistant as a ips is
Great video. Im waiting for a good 4K OLED with a glossy screen. That anti-glare coating kills image quality for me.
Waiting for that AW 1440p 360hz
I want a 38 inch ultra wide OLED. That would be the sweet spot in my opinon.
I really need to make a personal effort to use affiliate links on youtube when there's something I want to buy. It's such an easy way to support great youtubers with no cost to yourself, why wouldn't you? Especially with expensive hardware purchases.
That would be most appreciated. Thank you 🙏
what do you think of Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 (I really need a monitor for my work and my ps5 :/)
Decent screen overall. The Dell AW3423WF would be our recommendation in that size though and is more affordable
Dream monitor for me is a 32inch 4k glossy oled.
And although there are at least two of those in the first half of next year, the raised-blacks qd-oled issue is making me hesitant. I don't want to always have to turn every light off to get those oled blacks.
May end up going for the lg 27inch after all. It's down to £800 now.
Decisions.....decisions.
Im the same i really like the lg 27inch 1440p oled the matte display wont bother me but the glossy would make it 100% a purchase right now its 799€ black Friday D: I might bite the bullet and get it. I want the lg c2 42 but i think for fps valorant which is all i play it'll be too big and i have a rtx 3060 which will be fine for valorant at 4k 120hz. I just wish the 27inch was glossy
Yeah ditto, the C2 would be perfect for me were it not for its size.
I'm going to wait for CES on Jan 9th where reviewers/youtubers will get a closer look at those qd-oleds. Perhaps they'll now have a polariser which would fix the blacks issue and make them absolute perfection. If not.............I'll buy that 27inch matte LG at whatever price it is in Jan and just make do. Good luck with whichever move you make!@@Blade.Runnerr
@@thepadster123 the new 32inch 4k glossy looks nice but itll be double price and having to wait til the next black friday itll still be over 1k. I think ima bite the bullet and buy the LG 27 oled. I also feel for my rtx 3060 1440p is where it shines. Also theres a 30day return policy so i can try it out :)
Raised black level, is a well known trade-off when using glossy coatings. It's because glossy coatings reflects any light in the room and this in turn affects the level of black that can be achieved on the panel. So, for optimum black level performance on a glossy screen, you would have to sit in total darkness! 😉
Yeah but it's the polariser. (Or lack of). This doesn't happen on phone oleds or LG oled tvs unless the light is very bright and very direct.
With these qd-oleds it happens as soon as there's even moderate ambient light, even if indirect. There are a few videos on CZcams that talk about it but it's quite hard to see through a video.@@danieljrgensen133
No interest in 1440P, must be 2160p at minimum !