OLED gaming monitor shows only light burn-in after 3,000-hour torture test — 500 hours of Overwatch gameplay leaves a faint scar on the premium panel
Summary
Optimum Tech reports minimal burn-in on its OLED monitor after 3,000 hours of use, mainly from 500 hours of Overwatch gameplay. The faint marks, visible only on certain backgrounds, highlight the monitor's durability in intense gaming scenarios.
Key Insights
What is OLED burn-in and why does it occur?
OLED burn-in is a form of image retention where pixels become stuck on a color due to damage from prolonged display of static images, especially at high brightness, causing ghost-like marks as organic materials degrade unevenly, with colors like blue wearing faster.[1][3]
How visible is the burn-in after 3,000 hours, and what caused it?
The burn-in is very faint, visible only on specific dark grey backgrounds, primarily from a near-white static health bar in 500 hours of Overwatch gameplay in the bottom left; overall brightness dipped minimally from 262 to 258 nits, unnoticeable in normal use.[2]
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