Some people still advise against it OLED-y, scaring you with burning screens. Others argue that this is a thing of the past. Who's right? What does it actually mean when the screen burns out?
Imagine leaving a TV logo or game interface on the screen for a long time. In OLED matrices, each pixel lights up independently – and that's it those that shine most often wear out faster. Effect? When you start another program, a faint “ghost” image may be left in place of the logo.
When can burnout really occur?
The Rtings.com editorial team conducted a strict test – they displayed static elements on an OLED screen for 20 hours a day. The first traces appeared after about a month. But let's face it – who normally watches the same thing for 20 hours a day?
Modern OLED TVs have a lot going for them new ones security. For example Sony and LG introduced a system for automatic dimming of static elements. Philips went a step further – their TVs detect still parts of the image and subtly modify them to prevent burn-in.
How to make your TV last for years?
There are some really simple rules that are actually easier to follow than not:
- Don't leave the screen on a paused video for several hours
- Allow your TV to auto refresh (it usually does this when you turn it off)
- Avoid maximum brightness on static elements
- Change channels from time to time – don't watch one news station all day long with static bars at the bottom of the screen
How many years will the new OLED last?
Manufacturers declare approximately 100,000 hours of operation. That's about 11 years of constant watching. In practice, this means that you will sooner replace your TV with a newer model than see the effects of burn-in under normal use. Modern OLEDs are no longer the same technologies as a few years ago. If you don't plan to use your TV as a display in a store, you have nothing to worry about.