OLED Gaming Monitors

Swipe to scroll horizontallyMSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 scorecardValueAt $899, the MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 is about $150 more expensive than it's predecessor. So, like all OLEDs, it's not cheap. But it is probably worth the extra money if you are already shopping OLED gaming monitors.3 / 5DesignThis is a well-built, properly engineered display with a strong feature set. Relatively low pixel density is the only obvious weakness.4 / 5PerformanceFor this class of display namely a 21:9 34-inch ultrawide 1440p panel, this is the best we've yet seen. It's stunning.5 / 5Final scoreIf you are in the

The two biggest knocks against OLED monitors are continually being addressed. There’s the issue of panel longevity, particularly with burn-in/image retention. However, sticking to common best practices when using OLEDs and enabling automatic panel refresh routines and mitigation strategies offered will go a long way toward ensuring that you get years of useful life out of your monitor. Manufacturers are also stepping up the quality of the components they’re using and reducing power consumption to help extend the life of OLED panels. Another concern people have is cost. It’s true that OLEDs car

The biggest draw to the Alienware AW2726DM is the thin $349.99 price tag. No deals or discounts are required to land that price, and it's not out of the realm of possibility that it could one day drop lower. For comparison sake, the HyperX OMEN OLED 27q, which uses the same Samsung panel as the Alienware, normally costs about $500 but often drops to $400. The next most affordable QD-OLED gaming monitor at Dell, the Alienware AW2725D, costs $500. Here's how the two Alienware monitors compare to help give you an idea of what you're working with. Swipe to scroll horizontallyRow 0 - Cell 0 Alienwa

Before we discuss OLED burn-in, we must first explain what exactly makes up an OLED. OLED stands for organic light-emitting diode. It’s the “organic” in the name that can cause issues with extended use. The use of organic compounds makes OLED panels more fragile and susceptible to power input and high sustained brightness levels. In addition, OLEDs provide their own light source, as they are self-illuminating. Over time, these self-illuminating diodes will lose brightness and will appear dimmer to the naked eye as their luminescence degrades. When these overworked diodes sit next to diodes tha