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how long should i expect my WOLED tandem to last if i use it for 6hours daily?
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how long should i expect my WOLED tandem to last if i use it for 6hours daily?

I want yo get an WOLED monitor but I’m scarred I’ll need to buy a new one in 3 years. Is this a real worry?

u/Minute-Guidance-4612 — 3 hours ago
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Is it just me who can barley tell a difference in Motion clearly with OLED vs LCD?

I got a new OLED display. I did kinda expected a night and day difference between a 240hz OLED and a 144 hz older entry lvl vn panel (probably not the fastest) in motion celerity.

And objectively it is clearer which I tried with the Ufo test and a camera. but subjectively I can barley tell a difference in motion clarity.

I heard many people talk about the motion clarity difference and i am a bit confused. is this an individual difference in retinal blur or is it just me? Or are my expectations just to high?

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u/asdanjer — 1 hour ago
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If you had to choose today for heavy PS5 gaming: 4K Mini LED IPS, 4K Mini LED HVA, WOLED Gen 3 or QD-OLED Gen 3?

I'm driving myself crazy trying to choose my next monitor.

This is a very expensive purchase for me, so I want to make the right decision and keep it for several years.

I play almost exclusively on PS5, and I game a lot. I mean several hours almost every day, often with games that have static HUDs (health bars, minimaps, ammo counters, etc.).

These are the options I'm considering:

32" 4K Mini LED IPS

32" 4K Mini LED HVA

32" 4K WOLED Gen 3

32" 4K QD-OLED Gen 3

My biggest fear with OLED is burn-in. I know Gen 3 OLED panels are much better than older ones, but I don't know how they hold up after years of heavy gaming. If it can last at least 3 years with my usage, I'd honestly be happy.

At the same time, I'm afraid that if I buy a Mini LED (IPS or HVA), I'll always feel like I'm missing out on the OLED experience, especially for HDR, contrast, and immersion.

For people who have actually used these displays:

Which one would you choose today?

If you own a Gen 3 OLED, how is it holding up after heavy gaming?

If you switched from OLED to Mini LED (or the opposite), do you regret your choice?

Is the image quality difference big enough to justify choosing OLED despite the burn-in risk?

I'm looking for honest opinions from people with real experience, not just specifications.

u/K-WAAK — 10 hours ago

How much would you pay used?

How much would you pay for a used LG 32GX850A-B?
Is this a good monitor for games like gta 6 in 4k on a ps5?

u/Useful_Swim_8981 — 6 hours ago

MSI QD-OLED 1440p 240Hz vs Zowie XL2546X+, which should I buy in 2026?

I’m trying to decide between the MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X24 and the BenQ Zowie XL2546X+ and would appreciate some advice. The MSI is a 27-inch 1440p 240Hz QD-OLED monitor priced at about $656 CAD after tax, while the Zowie is a 24.5-inch 1080p 240Hz TN esports monitor with DyAc+ costing around $784 CAD after tax. I mainly play competitive FPS games like Rainbow Six Siege and Apex Legends, but I also play GTA and Roblox and use my PC for school and general use. I’m torn because the MSI offers much better image quality, higher resolution, and is actually cheaper, but I’m concerned about OLED burn-in and long-term durability. On the other hand, the Zowie is more pro esports focused with better motion clarity and no burn-in risk, but it’s more expensive and lower resolution. I’m basically wondering which one would be the better long-term buy in 2026

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u/Yoghurt___ — 5 hours ago
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How to fix Blur display

I have recently bought - MSI PRO MP273 E14A 27-Inch FHD Computer Monitor, 1920x1080 IPS, 144Hz, 1ms, HDR Ready, AMD FreeSync, Eye Care, Built-in Speaker, HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2a, D-sub, Tilt Adjustable, Vesa Mount, Black
And unable to understand why is it showing everything blur. It is matte display.
I am working on virtual desktop like Citrix workspace in my monitor.
If anyone knows how to make it clear please help asap

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u/Comfortable-Sky-7868 — 5 hours ago

Ultrawide or Oled for an upgrade?

Hi all,

I recently upgraded my PC to a 7800 XT, and I wanted to upgrade my monitor too, as I've had a 165Hz 1080p Koorui monitor for a couple of years now. It's just a standard 24" IPS display.

During the recent Amazon sale, I ordered two monitors. One is an AOC 34" ultrawide VA for £180, and the other is an MSI 27" QD-OLED 280Hz for £350.

I'm super indecisive, and I've had them for about five days but still haven't opened either one. So I've come here to see if you guys can help me decide which one to keep.

I've previously had an AOC Mini LED monitor for a few weeks, and HDR was a bit of a hassle. It was also very hit-or-miss depending on the game, so HDR isn't really a selling point for me.

Thanks in advance for any replies—they're really appreciated, as I'm honestly the most indecisive man in the world!

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u/Enough-Toe-3488 — 8 hours ago

Monitor crashes while playing games on 4k on LG 27G810A-B

So i recently bought this pc and I was playing some newer games in the 1080p mode which worked normal(cs2, valo). Then i tried to play Just Cause 3 on the 4k and 1080p both modes but it is just crashing the monitor. When I load up the game the monitor just crashes and fails to recognize my laptop. My laptop is a 2022 Asus TUF Dash F15 with a 3050, and i currently have a usb c dock connected with it to use dp. I suspect the dock to be the issue as i need to buy a dp cable that goes from my laptop directly into my monitor aswell. I asked Gemini and it said that maybe because Just Cause 3 is an old game, it is not supporting it but I'm not sure. But if anyone else is having similar issues or if someone knows anything please help.

u/AViJ_11 — 5 hours ago

XIAOMI MINI LED what happened

Hello everyone, I bought the Xiaomi G Pro 27i monitor 6 months ago and this just appeared today. It's like a horizontal line of dead pixels that goes from one side to the other.

Is this something that happens frequently?

I think I could get it replaced but this is so annoying

Ps I tried my best with the camera

u/mim110 — 5 hours ago
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How can I connect two monitors on my laptop

I have the lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6, and i already have one 60hz monitor that has one hdmi and one VGA ports connected with hdmi to my laptop, i might be buying a gaming monitor who i'll be connecting to the one hdmi available, the monitor i'll be buying will have one display port and 2 hdmi ports.

How can i connect both of them as extended displays instead of mirrored displays ?

Here are my laptop ports :

2x USB 3.2 Gen 1

1x USB-C® 3.2 Gen 1 (data transfer only)

1x HDMI® 2.0

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u/No-Ebb-3351 — 11 hours ago
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Need help for ascension.

Hello guys ! Hope everyone is okay. I currently have a Gen 1 ASUS PG32UCDM QD OLED Glossy, I always wanted an ultrawide monitor and to be honest I really wanna get the LG 45 5K2K it's look absolutely amazing, I am just afraid of the matte coating.. some say isn't that bad some say it's bad..

I am really lost, and before you say buy it and return it within the return window, I can't.

In my country the product isn't event available I have to deliver it to another country then send it from there to my country, so this isn't a option.

The curvature doesn't bother me nor the size, I actually find it really attractive for immersion.

Any help or experience sharing will be more than appreciate !

Thank you for your time !

u/BlackStar798 — 6 hours ago
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Dual Oled 🥹🥹 XG27AQDMG X PG32UCDM3

Man I’ve been setting up my gaming station! It’s coming along so beautiful (To Me). I got the best of both worlds, started with my XG27AQDMG (1440 WOLED) monitor which I still adore to this day! I always wanted to go QD-OLED since I’ve always owned LG Panels for monitors and TV’s, the G5 is my favorite gaming TV ever! Btw the PG32UCDM3 is exactly what they said it is! I’ve had since release and it has been amazing everyday. If you’ve had the previous model this one definitely 100% looks better in well lit rooms. I know so many people have that question about the screen looking purple. On this model that is not the case at all, trust me because I wouldn’t have made the purchase if it did.

u/BoyEazy — 12 hours ago

Am I asking too much? Asus PG42UQ OLED

I started at $400 and only got one bite (a lowball) a month ago. It has 2400 hours on the panel, which one of my pictures demonstrates. This monitor was $1399 new, which dropped to around $1000 later on. This should be a good value, right?

u/PerceptionInception — 11 hours ago

MSI G274QPF E2 won't fit on monitor arm?

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to mount my MSI G274QPF E2 on an Invision MX400 dual monitor arm.

The VESA pattern is 75 × 75 mm and the screw holes line up correctly.

However, the VESA mounting area on the back of the monitor is recessed. The MX400 VESA plate is larger than the recessed area, so it rests on the surrounding plastic instead of sitting flush against the mounting surface.

Because of that, the supplied screws are too short once there's a gap between the monitor and the VESA plate.

I've already contacted both MSI and Invision, but I'm still waiting for a reply.

Has anyone mounted this exact monitor (or a similar MSI monitor) on an MX400 or another monitor arm?

Did you solve it with spacers, a VESA adapter, or another solution?

Any advice would be appreciated.

u/Phantheus — 12 hours ago

surprisingly this monitor doesnt exist

The technology is there but it just doesnt exists:

21:9 / IPS / Mini LED

And im wondering if im alone with this but isnt this a really good alternative to an OLED ?

IPS is really great technology that doesnt have any real flaws except how bright it looks in dark scenes.
With Mini LED you reduce this problem by a good amount and even if it doesnt look as good as a VA Mini LED would you dont get the other VA problems. (Black Smearing / VRR Flicker)

I would love if someone made a Monitor like this.

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u/BananaInYourArea — 11 hours ago

Should i choose GIGABYTE M27Q3 or GIGABYTE M27Q2?

I need a monitor currently for my ps5, but i want to use it for my pc which i want to get in the future. The Q3 has hdmi 2.1, is that alone worth purchasing it for? And what are the major differences between the two monitors, and what are viewing angles really?

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u/Tsar_Magpie — 10 hours ago

Should I send it back?

Just got this mini LED monitor from TCL. I have a 3 year warranty but idk if this is worth the hustle to send back. The dot seems to be inside the monitor? Idk

u/Kaktusadami74 — 12 hours ago

PC Monitor & PS5 PRO: Boomer needs some tech rescue!

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Hello Friends!

I need your help because I’m a total tech noob(major boomer vibes here) and completely out of my depth.I am looking for a new monitor that I can use for both a PS5 Pro and my old PC. I checked the PlayStation requirements, and I know I need a monitor with HDMI 2.1 to support VRR technology. To narrow it down, I am specifically looking for a 27-inch, 1440p resolution, flat (non-curved) monitor. As for the panel type, I don't really mind if it's OLED, Mini-LED, or something else, as long as it does the job.

Can you please help me out with some recommendations or advice on what to look for?

Thank you so much!

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u/Brilliant_Gap_5569 — 11 hours ago
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Is my monitor dying?

Hi, i would like to ask what is happening with my monitor. It appears gradually and worsens like 2 mins after it turns on

u/FewRemove9623 — 14 hours ago

I still use my 15 years old Benq G2420HD,how big would the visual upgrade for lets say Youtube videos if i would buy a new modern 4K Monitor?

u/WicaAcnologia — 14 hours ago