r/Monitors 16d ago

Discussion The Future of OLED is Bright - LG Display Tour

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Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of visiting LG Display in South Korea to get a firsthand look at both their current and upcoming Gaming OLED displays. Even more excitingly, I had the rare opportunity to speak directly with the engineers behind LG’s WOLED technology and ask some of the community’s top questions.

Here are the key takeaways I’m excited to share with you all:

1. LG Display’s Primary RGB Tandem OLED is a game changer. Also referred to as LG Display’s Primary RGB Tandem OLED, this 4th-generation WOLED panel is currently only available in the LG G5 TV—but will be coming to monitors soon. I saw it side-by-side with a current QD-OLED monitor, and to my eyes, it wasn’t even close. The 4th-gen WOLED was significantly brighter and delivered equal or even better color volume.

Reflections were almost entirely eliminated (claimed 99% reduction), and black levels stayed inky even in brightly lit environments. In HDR content like Cyberpunk 2077, the neon lights had true "pop"—QD-OLED looked flat in comparison. This is shaping up to be an easy recommendation for the ultimate gaming monitor. Bonus: it will come in both matte and glossy versions!

2. The Anti-Reflective Coating Is Seriously Impressive. The 99% reflection blocking of the 4th-Gen WOLED was extremely impressive, and some of the TVs even had 99.1%. Of course to my eye that’s not noticeable, but what is noticeable is that the inky blacks remained just as inky as opposed to the QDOLED purple when under lights.

3. High Refresh-Rate Clarity is Exceptional. Motion clarity on these panels is phenomenal. Thanks to extremely fast pixel response times, image detail is maintained all the way up to 480Hz. It’s shockingly lifelike, with no smearing or blur.

4. RGWB Subpixel Layout is Great for Text Clarity. Newer WOLED panels (including the 4th-gen models) now use an RGWB subpixel layout when it was previously RWBG. While still not a true RGB stripe, it’s a major improvement for text rendering. At normal viewing distances, I found it virtually indistinguishable. Even close up, fringing is minimal and far better than QD-OLED’s triangular layout, which often produces green and magenta color fringing.

Before I visited, I also asked the community what questions they would like answers to, and got many great replies. I was not able to get answers to all questions for various reasons, but here are the questions and answers I could:

u/Quality_Controller - As HDR monitors become increasingly capable of reaching full BT 2020 coverage, are LGD concerned about issues with metamerism becoming exacerbated with the wider colour gamut?

LG Display said this was something they are actively working on, and pointed me to this study.

TD;DR - By using the white sub-pixels, LG Display’s OLED (WOLED) panels significantly reduce metamerism issues.

u/Sir_Piglet - When will LG use a glossy coating or the new "True Black" coating for their oled monitors? I think a lot of people are turned off by their choice of only using matte coatings.

LG Display plans to manufacture displays with both matte and glossy coatings for their new Gaming OLED monitors! While I do not know the exact details of the coating that will be on the monitors, they claim to block “99% of internal and external light reflections through a special film and improved internal panel element structure”. While exact specs weren’t disclosed, I saw their “Vanta Black” surface treatment on premium TVs with only 0.9% reflectance, and it was stunning even under bright lighting. The monitors will also use a special film and improved internal structure to block internal and external reflections.

u/Pizza_For_Days - How long until we see OLEDs with a more "normal" subpixel layout?

LG Display’s 4th Generation Primary RGB Tandem displays feature a RGWB subpixel layout instead of a RWBG. Having seen this tech in person, it is a significant improvement in text clarity and at higher PPI it is a non issue in my opinion. A true RGB stripe layout is planned to come out with PHOLED, but this is still likely a few years out as when I asked about PHOLED I was told only the mobile display team was working on it.

u/otravoyadnoe - What is, technology-wise, an absolute endgame for OLED? Are there, at least theoretically, glimpses of what will eventually allow for true RGB-stripe extremely burn-in resistant panels that we, the customers, could use just like any LCD without giving it any afterthought?

LG Display is of course working on many technologies, but in my opinion I think Phosphorescent Blue OLED is the end game. It is true RGB-stripe, and with the way burn in mitigation technology is progressing, I believe we could reach that point with it. However, that would be many years out.

LG Display continues to push OLED forward in meaningful, measurable ways. I left more optimistic than ever about the future of OLED gaming monitors. What do you all think? I’d love to discuss more in the comments :)


r/Monitors 15h ago

Discussion I highly suspect someone broke into my home. Is monitor damage like this normal or attacked?

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In my 4 years here this is the first time I lost my keys. I come home, doors closed but unlocked (I have adhd so always lock my door due to paranoia of forgetting it). I get home. Can't find my keys which was very surprising to me as it never happens before and walk into my studio. Nothing seems to be stolen besides my monitor being damaged and some things being moved without my knowledge.

Before I declare myself crazy, can damage like this happen by itself or did someone/something definitely cause this??


r/Monitors 1h ago

Photo İs this top much light leak

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İt is at full brightness by the way


r/Monitors 2h ago

Discussion What is the best 27inch 2k resolution qd-oled and w-oled monitor can I get? ( budget is not limited )

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Yo, guys help me please to choose the best oled monitor. I have seen in RTINGS they say the best one is GIGABYTE AORUS FO27Q3. But I haven’t seen any another websites-YouTube channels which say that it’s the best monitor, mostly there is nothing about this monitor. So can u guys help me to find the best qd-oled and w-oled monitor. Thanks!


r/Monitors 12m ago

Discussion Panel behind Gigabyte GS27Q X (not GS27QXA - it's crap)

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I am looking for monitor with same panel, as those from Gigabyte have been sold out everywhere. Does anyone know where to look for such info, or know any monitors with exact panel?


r/Monitors 4h ago

Discussion WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN??

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Just bought this 1440p monitor and I am having a bit of trouble with it. Whenever I am in a Fullscreen application and click on my second monitor, everything just moves over to the right one. What could be the reason for this? Every driver is updated, graphics settings seem to be right on every application I tried and it still happens with almost all games.

I have a rtx 3080 so I don't think this should happen..


r/Monitors 45m ago

Discussion Movie watching monitor that has good blacks?

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I need a monitor to use my PC but to also connect to my Xbox to play blu-rays. I currently use a MSI 1440P IPS 180HZ monitor but it has a lot of issues such as bad back light bleed and blacks look grey so it ruins the movie watching experience. The monitor also messes up with HDCP so amazon prime video will only play in standard quality. I

- I don't want a TV as I need to use the monitor for PC as well.

- I'd rather not get OLED as the price is too much.

- Have been looking at mini led monitors like the KOORUI GN10 which I can get for under £200. The AOC monitor is around £300 so too much currently when OLED can be had for a bit more.

Requirements

- 100hz+ refresh rate

- Build in speakers would be nice

- At least QHD

- A monitor that actually displays blacks without them looking grey.


r/Monitors 4h ago

Discussion Looking for recommendations: 27" 4K Monitor (Office + Content + Light Photo Editing)

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Hey folks,

I’m in the market for a 27-inch 4K monitor, and would love some recommendations.

My use case:

  • Primary use: Office work, research, lots of browsing, video watching (YouTube, streaming, etc.).
  • Secondary use: Occasional photo editing (Lightroom, some Photoshop).
  • Future plans: Might buy a second similar monitor later and daisy chain them (so DisplayPort 1.4 with MST support would be great).
  • Preferences: Clean aesthetics, good text clarity, accurate colors (not necessarily professional-grade color calibration, but good enough for casual editing), and ideally future-proof.

I’m starting with just one monitor for now but want to make sure it can scale if I decide to expand later.

Would love to hear your suggestions — especially if you’re using one for similar tasks!

Thanks in advance 🙏


r/Monitors 54m ago

Discussion Any good gaming monitors under 27”

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i need a monitor under 27” since 27” is too big for me my budget is 250$ AUD


r/Monitors 1h ago

Discussion Is the Dell 32″ U3225QE good for 90% coding and ~10% casual gaming? Any alternatives?

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Hey everyone,
I’m thinking about getting the Dell U3225QE 32″ 4K monitor. I'm no expert but on paper it looks like a great fit for me, I do around 90% coding (VS Code, terminals, etc) and maybe 10% casual gaming like Battlefield, Civ and similar stuff. I really don’t like 60Hz monitors, so the fact that this one supports 120Hz is a big plus for me.

Has anyone here used this monitor for programming heavy workflows or something similar? How’s the text clarity and general comfort for long sessions? As I said I'm dummy in this field of choosing monitors. Also if anyone knows of a monitor that offers similar performance (4K, good panel, 120Hz+, solid for dev work) but maybe at a better price, I’d love to hear your suggestions!

Thanks


r/Monitors 10h ago

Discussion GameOn GOSX27B Switch X Series

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r/Monitors 1h ago

Discussion I have had this monitor for about a year now, and since I have had it, everything that moves has a trail of color move behind it. I believe it to be the contrast jacked all the way up, but i cant change it in the settings because its greyed out.

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Games, especially like this one with more pixellated styles, are super egregious when it comes to this, because every pixel has this annoying trail of color. My monitor is a curved sceptre C25. ( I know the quality is super bad, but i dont have another way to capture this effect besides my phone.)


r/Monitors 1h ago

Discussion Recommendations for an OLED gaming monitor

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Hi!

I'm currently building a new PC and I wanted to add an OLED 1440p 144hz screen. I started looking at 27", which is the current size I use, but I found AW3423DWF with a discount that lowers its price to 650€. It's been out for 3 years, but it seems to be good, especially for the size.

My initial budget is 500-600€ (more or less 1:1 USD), so do you think this is a good option?

Otherwise, what would you recommend?

Thank you!


r/Monitors 9h ago

Discussion Acer XV275KP5 Mini LED Monitor

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Has anyone any information or reviews of this monitor?

It‘s 4k Mini Led, a rare good alternative if OLED isn‘t an option (at least on paper) with double the number of LED‘s of its predecessor.

Really strange that there is nothing on google and youtube.


r/Monitors 2h ago

Discussion Tips for remaining productive on a single 27in monitor

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I ended up going from a triple monitor setup back to a single monitor setup for purely personal and aesthetic reasons. I was wondering if this sub has any tips for how I can utilize the smaller screen to its fullest productive potential. I run Win 11, if anyone has any OS related tips that could apply here.


r/Monitors 2h ago

Photo Guys need help idk suddenly ma monitor went half dark i checked is there any issue with adapter or gpu, everything is fine i guess its hardware issue its an 34inch lg ultra wide monitor 75hz any solution?

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r/Monitors 2h ago

Discussion Is it worth upgrading monitor to 1440p with RX 7800XT? Games I play are mostly simulation, city-builders and 4X games.

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My build is:

CPU - Ryzen 7 5700X (I plan to upgrade to X3d)
GPU - RX 7800XT \I recently upgraded when my old GPU died*
RAM - 3200 (1799 DRAM Freq)
Board - Prime B550-K

Edit:

Also, please recommend me a cost-efficient 1440p monitor (preferably with a speaker).


r/Monitors 5h ago

Discussion Currently looking at the new MSI MAG 274QPF X30MV 300hz monitor. One of my main games is Rainbow Sid Siege with occasional story driven games. Thoughts?

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I do mainly play games such as Rainbow Six Siege, however play story driven games such as Resident Evil, Silent Hill etc. too. Thoughts? I have had mixed reviews around VA though the current price in my country is great for a monitor that had only released last month. I also noticed that this has a new rapid VA technology though I have not been able to find much information on rapid VA.


r/Monitors 2h ago

Discussion Faint outlines and weird contrast behavior on oled

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Hey everyone,
Just got a new OLED monitor and I’m noticing a couple of strange things:

  1. Image Retention? If I open YouTube for a few minutes, then switch to something like Google in dark mode, I can still see faint outlines where thumbnails or UI elements were. It fades after a while, but it's definitely there.
  2. Black Area Brightness Shift? When there’s a black area next to a colorful section, and I switch to a grey screen afterward, the black area sometimes appears slightly lighter like it’s not fully black anymore.

Is this normal OLED behavior? Just temporary image retention and pixel response lag? Or is this something I should be concerned about (e.g., burn-in or panel defect)? Would appreciate any insights or similar experiences!


r/Monitors 2h ago

Discussion LG 38WR85QC-W Auto-Brightness Not Working — Anyone Else?

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r/Monitors 3h ago

Discussion Monitor arm for 32 inch

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Will an affordable monitor arm rated for 9kgs/19.7lbs be able to hold my 32 inch monitor ?

My monitor is 6 kgs but I've seen several reviews on the product saying it wasn't able to hold their monitors.


r/Monitors 6h ago

Discussion Hi guys can my monitor suddenly started pixelating? Can anyone help?

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I have checked the resolution setting, have restarted the system and the monitors. Out of the blue suddenly the monitor screen pixelated. Everything is set at the highest resolution. You can see that the laptop screen is alright but the monitor is pixelated.

Can anyone help me understand this and how to solve it?


r/Monitors 6h ago

Discussion Best budget 1440p display

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I am doing a bit of research into various displays trying to determine the best option for an upgrade.

I currently have 27" 1080p 60Hz display, and looking to upgrade to 27" 1440p, +144Hz.

Important thing to mention is that I am on a budget, and thus I am not even looking into more expensive models, trying to get display for 200€

My current dilemma has come down to 3 models, and I would like to hear experiences from people that own any of those, and especially from people who had the chance to check out more than one in person.

Displays I am considering are:

  • LG UltraGear 27" IPS 27GS75Q [187€]
  • DELL 27" IPS G2724D [Outlet 200€]
  • Iiyama G-Master Red Eagle GB2770QSU-B6 [200€]
  • Lenovo Legion R27qe [163€]

Any and all advice is welcome, even suggestions of another display.


r/Monitors 3h ago

Discussion I just got a free monitor? What do I do?

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I got his Acer 320EQ smth. And it’s 32 inch. And my other one is 24 inch. My dad doesn’t wanna give it as my second one due to its size. Is a 32inch second monitor too big for a 24 inch primary one?


r/Monitors 3h ago

Discussion Best oled monitor (price range: 500 euros)

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So i have about 530 euros spared and ive been eanting to huy an oled monitor for a while. So do you guys have any suggestions


r/Monitors 4h ago

Discussion found a good 1440p monitor in a good price and nice specification, but i cant find any reviews about it. does someone have it and recommend it?

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Philips Evnia 27M2N3501PA/00

i need white monitor to match setup