I'm soo excited to see how the new 32" 4k OLEDs rumored to come out this year, perform. The 42" C2 was top of my list, because i want a larger format panel, and the price point is incredible, but the PPI of a 32" would be a very nice upgrade over the 42".

My man I bought the Alienware AW34DWF because of your original video and I’ve loved this monitor to no end. The more recent firmware update definitely made it just that much better and actually get to enjoy my HDR settings. Even though I kind of want to reduce in size to a 27” since I play a lot of FPS games. Still this monitor has given me zero issues and remains an absolute quality product out of AW. Kind of hope AW will put out a 27” of the same standard and quality as this one. They need to give up on PCs and stick with monitors full time.

@erikhendrickson59

10 ай бұрын

If you're an FPS player then you definitely made the right choice going DWF! I originally purchased the DW (non-F) and the input lag is way worse than other OLED displays I've used. When playing a 60FPS game, it felt like my mousepad was made of ice and my mouse was wearing iceskates~

@nathanwiens108

10 ай бұрын

And I ruined my DWF doing productivity work on it for 8hrs a day within 3 months (doing the pixel refresh every 4-5 hours as required). So while it was a great monitor for gaming, OLEDs are terrible for work. :/

@salty22

10 ай бұрын

It have the same height than a 27" monitor just play in 16:9 ratio in your game and you'll see no difference

@deminybs

10 ай бұрын

Agreed this monitor is kick-ass, but AW didn't make it?? it's a Samsung panel with the 👽 sticker on it? lol either way been giving it heavy use for about 6 months now and still am amazed at how good everything looks (came from the 27" odyssey g7) then traded it to a friend for my old gl850 back plus cash and using it as a vertical panel next to the DWF

@zZiL341yRj736

10 ай бұрын

But you play FPS wouldn't you want Ultra Wide? I prefer 27" because I like horror games and the wide FOV kinda ruined the tight narrow corridor feel, most games are intended for 16:9 format anyway.

I know this is 2 months old by now and I know things change almost daily with this stuff, however I do really appreciate what you've done here.. This is exactly what I needed to see. Thanks very much

Got the LG C2 open box (50 hours of display time) for $750 US, then added Best Buy's 5-year warranty (which includes replacement for burn-in) for another $200 US, couldn't pass that combination up for my first OLED. Thanks to this channel for the recommendation.

@chillnspace777

10 ай бұрын

Absolute steal

@alanclark9000

10 ай бұрын

I got a 55 c1 for $850

@cliffordduhh45

10 ай бұрын

I need to find an open box like that.

@ryuzclown1

10 ай бұрын

make it have burn in at the 5th year. i did that with my C9 $3200 so ill get 3200 back and buy a g3 or 4

@mehck-gk9yn

10 ай бұрын

@@ryuzclown1 You don't see what you did/plan to do again as theft? Interesting.

Recently got my PG27AQDM based on your reviews and I couldn’t be happier, looks great, has brightness headroom in SDR, makes all the games I’ve tried look better. Works great both in single player games and CS GO. The only downside so far is the huge stand footprint, unless your desk is 80cm deep - monitor arm is a must.

@hakimasrar5899

10 ай бұрын

but with no hdmi 2.1 it cant run 10bit 240hz

@zackzeed

10 ай бұрын

Always better with a monitor arm my friend!

@imadecoy.

10 ай бұрын

​@@hakimasrar5899Never heard of Displayport with DSC?

@Hathos9

10 ай бұрын

@@hakimasrar5899 It can run 10bit 240hz with displayport, which you are likely already using for PC gaming.

@G0A7

10 ай бұрын

@@hakimasrar5899 DP 1.4 dude

Waiting for next year's rumored 32 inch 4k oled monitors. Hopefully it won't cost a kidney or two.

@sermerlin1

10 ай бұрын

Don't worry. It will. :D

@appeltheetje6341

10 ай бұрын

Waiting for this as well, but they will probably be expensive as hell

@arc11honist

10 ай бұрын

1 kidney for the monitor then another kidney for the 5090 to run it =p

Excellent video and nice format. Would like to see this on a semi regular basis.

Got about 700 hours on my LG 27GR95QE and love it. I run it at 85% brightness in SDR and it's more than bright enough for my room, even during the day with the curtains drawn.

Tim, I'd love to see you test the LG 27GR95QE with "CPC Enable & LEA Refresh Enable" *_disabled_* via service remote. This disables the display's vignetting and and results in a much brighter image that's also much more uniform across the entire screen.

@glub1381

5 ай бұрын

Is it the same service remote for their TVs? And is there a way to access the service menu without the remote?

I absolutely love my AW3423DWF! Got it for $900 too, so that was nice. It was definitely the new experience I was looking for coming from nice quality IPS monitors. I can't ever go back now!

@luxemier

10 ай бұрын

1440p 170hz for 1000 dollars i think is crazy tbh. i think the asus one is just better

@deviouslaw

10 ай бұрын

​@@luxemieryou don't stare at a spec sheet all day, boiling it down to those 3 numbers is missing the point.

@Layarion

9 ай бұрын

where you get it for 900? also does it allow hardware calibration?

@darongreene182

9 ай бұрын

​@@Layariondell website....I ordered mine yesterday and will have it tomorrow.

@anon8613

8 ай бұрын

​@@Layariondell website and no don't think so

I bought the AW3423DWF based on your recommendation and I have been extremely happy with my purchase. Thank you!

@absolutelysobeast

10 ай бұрын

Hey just throwing this out there but you could definitely run your game at 2560 by 1440 and surely it would take up the same footprint as a 27” would right? I mean you would have black bars but

@dygon7663

10 ай бұрын

@@absolutelysobeast but why would you want to do that?

@MaxPotatoesLucky

10 ай бұрын

@@dygon7663 Because he is a beast ....look at his name

@CIARUNSITE

10 ай бұрын

​@@dygon7663Plenty of games that aren't terribly old don't have ultrawide support along with all the really old ones.

@RioMendess

10 ай бұрын

@@dygon7663 for competitive games

Great summary thanks, I'm toying with one of these and/or waiting for 32" 4K craziness.

Can we have a mini-led video like this for people like us who don't want to deal with the mental stress of potential burn-in but still want decent HDR with our monitors?

@vrilgod4176

9 ай бұрын

Don't have to worry with the Alienware with the 3 year burn in warranty. Use it until right before the warranty expires, get new monitor then sell it brand new and buy the new flagship monitor

Your review of the PG27AQDM convinced me to get it as my new panel. Seeing it at number two here confirms I made the right choice for my situation

@smrmeow

7 ай бұрын

How is it now? Are you still using it? Wannat take it too

@DanHall64

7 ай бұрын

@@smrmeow certainly am and very happy with it. Full screen brightness is a little lower than I’d like (viewing a web browser for instance), but overall it looks better than my LED panel next to it

@elitev8888

5 ай бұрын

Just wondering, if ur paying that hefty of a price wouldnt it just more reasonable to go 4K? And further have u tried gaming in 4K?

@DanHall64

5 ай бұрын

@@elitev8888 I used to game at 4K, but didn’t notice the extra resolution in games, but I certainly noticed the frame rate difference. 1440p seems to be the sweet spot for me, for gaming and desktop scale

I have the g8 and absolutely love it. I think the features like apps and gamepass make it even better

I've been super happy with the AW3423DWF as my main gaming monitor, even on amd hardware I'm shocked by much use I get out of this monitor and seeing it at the top of this list makes me want to recommend it to anyone wanting a super versatile QD OLED for nearly any genre of game.

@adamlevi87

9 ай бұрын

why nearly ? because of the curve you wouldnt recommend it for FPS gamers? (competitive only i guess)

I recently bought the DWF and couldn’t be happier. It was on offer @ £789 in the UK in July which made it over £300 cheaper than the Samsung with its maximum discounts. It is now only £900 in the uk so still way cheaper than most of its rivals. I came from the G7 Odyssey which is a superb screen but the DWF is a different league. Definitely recommended it to anyone!

@LoCk3H

10 ай бұрын

Same I payed £730 with a few codes and then should about about £690 if I get my cash back..

@bolfimedes

10 ай бұрын

would you also recommend it for 60% desktop/ working usage or is it just for gaming?

@LoCk3H

10 ай бұрын

yes this monitor is amazing...@@bolfimedes

@nicholasdawson4562

9 ай бұрын

@@bolfimedes I do some work on it but it is mainly for casual use. You have a good burn in warranty if that is a concern and I don't notice the pixel layout thing also mentioned. A spreadsheet does look good on it 🤣

Thank you for your content. I’ve had the Samsung OLED G8 for 14 days now, but even with the new firmware I was still experiencing black screens with my PC. Because of this video I bought the Alienware DWF after returning the Samsung and it is everything I asked for. It even does all the HDR and VRR modes at 1440p with a PS 5 over HDMI and 10 Bit over DP with a custom resolution. Thanks again….and I got it for 929 Euro inc VAT.

@Livelifelove82

8 ай бұрын

I'm looking into both Oled monitors (G8 and DWF) for my PS5. I'm currently using the C1 55in. Its amazing but, I'd like something with less input lag and less response time. How would you rate your response time/input lag with your DWF?

@-kona-

8 ай бұрын

@@Livelifelove82 it is one of if not the fastest monitors I ever had both in feeling and measuring.

My Alienware DWF literally got delivered this morning at work and I'm super chuffed this video came out the day I received it. Thanks dudes happy chap

I managed to pick up the Phillips Evnia in the EU for €899 which is an absolute steal for the price. One thing you didn't mention that I love about it is the KVM switch.

Joined the 42" C2 gang at the start of the year and absolutely loving it. Didn't take me long to see why it's a popular choice. I was hesitant about the size but a 80cm depth desk has proven to be the perfect amount of space to see the whole screen without having to move my head. If you've got the desk space, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better bang for your buck to join the OLED experience than a C2.

@timpeeee1904

10 ай бұрын

True LG C2 is the best.. i had Alienware 34 curved.. its not even worth to get this Monitor.. LG 42 inch is King.

@Dionyzos

10 ай бұрын

Wall mounting the C2 with a gap between desk and wall also works great. I can move my desk around to adjust the distance which is great.

@Dx-so7jm

10 ай бұрын

Agree , after playing in 4k so long I can't go back to 1440p do that only leaves the c2 as my best option , would love a higher refresh rate though so hopefully next year something comes out

@kardeon4503

10 ай бұрын

You are right about the desk. The LG C2/C3 42" must to be installed on a 80/90cm deph desk. This is the key to enjoy this fantastic monitor. The c2 is the best for 4k gaming on a desk. Moreover if a game is too demanding, playing at 1440p is possible and it works very well actualy.

@erikhendrickson59

10 ай бұрын

I used my C1 48" for just over a year before giving in and moving it to the living room. 48" was *_just barely_* too big for my desk, replaced with 42" and it's absolutely perfect.

Just picked up the AW34DWF as it came in much cheaper than all the others at roughly 930 USD in Europe. The G8 came close but was still about 150 USD more. Updated it, enabled HDR1000: HDR content is just gorgious on it. Coming from a VA UWQHD the jump in image quality is really impressive, no jump in detail but the improvement in color accuracy and contrast is dazzling. Never realised how truly bland SDR is compared to HDR. Was sceptical at first but now I am really glad I followed your recommendation. Thanks for making this kind of quality content!

@KRACHDUFE

8 ай бұрын

930 usd in europe ? Nice snatch, where did you find that kind of price ?

@kdudcringe

7 ай бұрын

@@KRACHDUFE I managed to get it for $920 on amazon a few days ago on Amazon UK. It's still £740 right now on there I think there is only a couple left in stock though.

I was not aware of this channel. Happy to be here. :)

I bought the DWF 2 days after your video about the firmware update. It was on sale for 799.00. Best deal and monitor I could ever ask for!

I love my 42" LG C2. It was a massive upgrade from my old Dell 4K LCD 60 Hz panel. I mostly play single player games with ultra graphics settings and ray tracing enabled, so the 120 Hz limit doesn't bother me that much. It also works great as a productivity monitor after installing MacType to resolve some of the text clarity issues seen due to the subpixel layout. I did get the 5 year burn in protection plan from Best Buy for extra peace of mind.

@shoulihan7198

10 ай бұрын

Exactly the same experience here!

@ryanjoffe9090

10 ай бұрын

@@shoulihan7198 @skolby42 What is Mactype exactly , do u have a link, i want to get it but am concerned about text clarity as I would use it for work...i have Windows...is mactype only for MAC?

I found the Alienware DWF on sale for 900, which is still way out of my budget. Been 7 years since I bought a new monitor though so I pulled the trigger. I was blown away. That aspect ratio combined with Oled is really something else!

@cosmic_gate476

7 ай бұрын

Yep, better than having a 4090. My monitor costs more than my GPU and I'd do it again.

Enjoyed this review. I would love to see 32 inch 4k monitors compilation as well.

I recently got the LG c2 42" I couldn't be happier. It's amazing!

I found a FO48U for around 500 USD a few months ago. I was planning on going with the C1 or C2 but didn't really want to pay the extra $500 for them. I've been really happy with the purchase. While it does take up quite a bit of desktop space, luckily I can still fit a second curved monitor next it. 😊

@StormFahrt

9 ай бұрын

I found mine at a surplus store. It has issues tho. Bought it still because even with a vertical red line the monitor at $200 was a steal! The red line is only really noticeable in really dark scenes. Its great for my ps5 and my laptop when i dont want to game on my PC in my PC room.

@RephaelMendoza

6 ай бұрын

I got it for around 650 USD and it is an amazing monitor!!!

WE'RE NUMBER 1! WE'RE NUMBER 1! I bought the AW3423DWF because of your videos and I freaking love it. The reviews helped me pick the DWF over the DW because of the input lag and firmware upgradeability. I was personally already happy with it even with "sub par" HDR performance and the fact the firmware is user upgradeable and alienware is supporting it is just that extra cherry on top. Absolutely thankful for these MUB videos! Your #2 was what I was cross shopping this with, hesitant on ultrawide but got it for less than the #2 monitor so even happier with my purchase! Keep up the great work!

Love these comparisons. Going for the Alienware DWF. Cant wait !

After watching a lot of you're reviews I actually ended up going with the alienware 34dwf and it really is a great monitor.

Have both the DWF and 27GR95 mounted right now with the intent of sending one back. Got the Alienware for $799 and the LG for $849. I had decided yesterday that I’m going to send the LG back, but this video just positively reinforced that decision.

@DaftFanPunk

7 ай бұрын

What's the reason? I'm a very competitive player, 240hz vs 165hz is a deal breaker but I also do a lot of photo editing

@wolfmanwarden2849

7 ай бұрын

@@DaftFanPunk the GR95 is very nice, BUT I’m in my mid 30s now and want a nice balance in my gaming experiences. Truthfully this came down to my personal preference and the protections you get with the warranty. The Alienware, for me, provides good responsiveness for multiplayer and excellent color and picture for single player titles. The color and HDR experience feels superior to me on the Alienware as well. The blacks were absolutely crushed on the LG. I’d say that’s the main drawback of that monitor. The brightness didn’t bother me on the LG, but the Alienware is also superior there and I don’t think it’s close. The Alienware also looks better in SDR content than the LG and I’d say that is actually important to consider. The warranty is superior on the Alienware, though I believe LG did add a 2 year burn in warranty for the 27” monitor. I can’t speak to photo editing, but I’ve read other places that OLED is not advisable there due to burn in risk, though I’ve read other places that it’s worth the risk. My guess is that the Alienware would be a superior experience in that regard unless you don’t want the curve during editing and don’t need a bright monitor. Sorry for being so long winded.

I would love to see similar rakings for miniLED monitors. I know that OLED is supreme, but still, burning "feature" is something I'm not looking for.

when the DWF dropped down to 850 bucks here in switzerland...i could not resist and i am not even remotely close to dissappointed. Excellent purchase

got two of the 27 inch LG OLEDs. love them.

Would love to see some 32" Monitors be represented! Been running a recent Predator and fell in love with the 16:9 32" Format. Oled is the only thing I am left wanting at this point..

@OfficialClanLegion

8 ай бұрын

No!

It's nice to see that my choice of the LG C2 11 months ago is still going strong. Seems there's still nothing better offering 4k120 HDR, and I absoutely love it every second of every day. I do however find myself needing my second monitor from time to time, so maybe it's time to upgrade that to an OLED too... the colours just look so much worse, especially side by side. Thanks for the roundup.

@Mayhemz.95

10 ай бұрын

Downside is that you have you cap FPS at 116 and then you get games that dip to say 85fps it feels stuttery

@hideff4982

10 ай бұрын

@@Mayhemz.95 No? LG OLEDs have VRR. Normal framerate fluctuations look smooth as butter.

@Mayhemz.95

10 ай бұрын

@@hideff4982 no they dont

would any of them be good enough for color/graphical work? or with the burn-in risks are they just not worth it? wondering since they seem pretty accurate with the 99% DCI-P3 on some of them

Got the Corsair 27QHD240 for 825$ with tax included. At this price point its a no-brainer and I couldn't be happier. The brightness isn't a problem at all and the 3 year warranty is great for peace of mind 😌

@raito_420

10 ай бұрын

Same but I got I for 950€

@Shagggyyy_

5 ай бұрын

Oof, I just got the DWF for $800 on dells website

I'm happy with my C2. Love the 42" in strategic games.

@Vhalikuporamee447

10 ай бұрын

​@ioannisstf1971 I have a 48" CX on my desk lmao. I upgraded from a 27" 1440p monitor, and tbh the ability to split my TV into four separate 24" 1080p screens is really nice. I don't find single-window use to be overwhelming, though, especially in games with wider FOVs.

@Dionyzos

10 ай бұрын

@@JokerX350 choosing the right distance is key

@garyalexander2967

10 ай бұрын

@@JokerX350 It took me about a week to get used to the 42". I don't even notice the size anymore. Brains are pretty adaptable!

@kennyoffhenny

10 ай бұрын

@@JokerX350 just sit back a little further…

@kennyoffhenny

10 ай бұрын

@@JokerX350 ohh you play with mouse & keyboard lmao, that’s not an issue with controller

C2 42 owner after 14 months now, no burn in yet. Still love it. Couldn't go back to 27" any more.

This video helped me with my purchase decision. Just bought the alienware AW3423DWF on sale at best buy. Thanks!

Will we ever see QLED suitable for productivity work? I have a mixed setup and need to read clear text 5-8 hours per das but would also like to have the visual quality of a QLED…

@EasyMoneySG

10 ай бұрын

I had the same issue. I picked up a couple gigabyte MU32 and am pretty happy about it. Great for text. looks good gaming also. Its cool they make a variation that comes with an arm. Wish they were curved.

@benjaminoechsli1941

10 ай бұрын

I suspect that will require a standard pixel layout, which means you may be waiting for microLED to get good. It'll come with the added benefit of zero burn-in, at least!

@SquarelyGames

10 ай бұрын

You mean Oled most likely.

Gotta say I regret getting the Alienware DW version instead of DWF. The fan curve of this monitor is absolutely ridiculous and loud. I love and hate this monitor at the same time.

Been gaming on the C1 and it's been amazing.

I just got this monitor too. Ordered it today

Tim, can we get some love on the mini led side of the aisle? I know OLED is god-tier for gaming monitors but some of us do heavy productivity use in addition to our gaming hobbies. The Acer X32 FP for example has almost no review coverage by anyone but seems to be a decent monitor on paper. A round up of 32" mini led panels would be so helpful to a lot of us. Thanks!

@alanclark9000

10 ай бұрын

Come on man. I kinda had the same mindset about QD-OLED. I thought they was just overhyped QD-OLED but after I seen the s90c samsung in bestbuy I definitely changed my mind. Crazy coler pop and bright. In the long run you probably be more happy with G3 because os and software is just better.

@dcarpenter85

10 ай бұрын

@@alanclark9000 I love OLED and have an LG OLED in my living room. The problem is that I work from home with static windows open all day so I cannot use an OLED monitor and don’t have room for a multiple monitor setup. This leaves me needing one large monitor that isn’t OLED and Mini LED is the next best thing.

@parasitegd

10 ай бұрын

@@alanclark9000 OLED is out of the question for "regular" desktop use, where you have a lot of static pixels on the screen on same spots for hours and hours (baby sitting the monitor, which can be annoying when you do work, and burn-in is still pretty much guaranteed after some time). If you do only gaming, then sure OLED would be THE choice (and it is for TVs), but for productivity and regular usage (work+chill+gaming) mini-LED seems to be the best option. At least on paper. Therefore we need more hands on quality reviews to see, if they are worth the price or should we stick to LCD monitors.

@alanclark9000

10 ай бұрын

@parasitegd there's a lot of youtubers that review different oled monitors. After watching so many, you will think you will get burn in with any oled. It's just these oled monitors having the problems. From the c1 to c3 and b1 to b3 all have pixel shift. Plus the c1 isn't the evo panel so even less chance of burn in. I rather have a led monitor for work because when you wanna chill out you don't wanna find yourself at your desk because it's the best display in your home, then you are gonna feel like you spend to much time there.

@parasitegd

10 ай бұрын

@@alanclark9000 I own C2 as a TV/screen for my consoles, but I would still not buy OLED for desktop use. The reviews out are nowhere near the position to test the burn in, because they just haven't used the monitors long enough to test such thing. Rtings are the best ones for such test and currently it doesn't look good for either QD-OLED nor WOLED screens (they just recently updated their test results and added few monitors besides TVs). Besides the burn in and the need to baby sit OLEDs, there's one big disadvantage for work/desktop use more - the clarity of the text.

I have the Alienware AW3423DWF and I love it. I just updated the firmware, added a profile from rtings and it's amazing. The HDR in games is a game changer. I got the monitor on sale. I wish it was larger with a bit more curve but it's still great.

@willng34

10 ай бұрын

Do you notice any blurryness or lack of definition due the panel finish?

@D1mMak

10 ай бұрын

@@willng34 No, not at all. I tweaked the hell out of the settings. I purchased this Alienware due to this channel. I have no complaints on the visuals. Text is fine.

@theepoetunknown6052

10 ай бұрын

what rtings profile...?

@YouTubeistheworst

10 ай бұрын

What GPU do you have?

@D1mMak

10 ай бұрын

I have a 4080. I will put a link to the profile I use. I'm also using HDR peak brightness in the monitor settings. I played bf2042 last night and it looked stunning. I've been gaming and building my own PC's since 1998.

great video, good work. Definitely looking for a deal on the top 2 monitors. Unless I wait until they make a 27" or 32" 4k 144hz+ oled panel.

I’m about to make one of my biggest tech purchases behind like my TV and gaming computer on a sick gaming display. I’m leaning towards the QD-OLED Alienware, I just wish it had HDMI 2.1 so it would fully support 120HZ when I use it to play my XBOX SX. This video has been super helpful in making my decision.

Got myself the LG C3 42. When I feel like it, using graphics settings to 21:9 aspect ratio gives me 3840 X 1646 resolution (black bars top and bottom). Graphics look very detail. Doubt my eyes could tell much difference between 120hz and 175hz.

@igotthejuice2090

8 ай бұрын

It’s on sale for 1k right now I might get it

I just bought a used LG C2 42 inch with 456 hours for £375/$440.. I'm so excited to pair it with my 4090.. ❤

@OGruurd

10 ай бұрын

Damn that amazing, im kinda jealous😅

I bought an LG C2 42" thanks to the review I watched in this channel!

I just bought the Alienware AW3423DWF because your videos and I am more than happy with it. But I got one questions. Do you guys also keep the HDR mode enabled during "normal" windows operations, youtube and so on? Or do you enable it just right before you play games etc.?

Great work as always :) But I'm still waiting for some decent 27" 1440p NON-OLED (nano-IPS, quantum dots, etc) monitor with 1000+ dimming zones for good HDR content.

@residentCJ

10 ай бұрын

I wanted that also but these quantum dots/mini leds have an extreme Problem with flickering. So much that often Testers get Headache from it. Tftcentral does test this under "flickering" from Local dimming.

@naamadossantossilva4736

10 ай бұрын

Not gonna happen.OLED is already entrenching itself in the price range such a monitor would go for.

@tomtomkowski7653

10 ай бұрын

@@naamadossantossilva4736 Yeah, but OLEDs are great if you want to watch a movie from time to time and not use it as a main PC monitor 24/7. I know that companies are pushing this technology to PC because this is a perfect technology for them. Self-destroying product corporations won't be sued for planned and intentional aging.

keep up the good work, could you do a fw update testing for the G8? Hoping that they fir HDR brightness for AMD with the next update... also a guided setup for best experience would be great!

I bought the Odyssey OLED G8 based on your coverage, despite the AMD GPU issues. I absolutely LOVE It... except for the coil whine. I'm on my second unit and don't want to give it up since I got it for $900 at BestBuy, but holy crap the coil whine can get bad.

I hope you can add more in future, for example Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 and LG OLED Flex. 😊

I’m extremely happy with my OLED G8. It was definitely expensive, especially since I’m not in the US, but I’m hoping it will last me a long time to make up for the upfront cost. I just really want to stress to anyone watching this that OLED displays are not for everyone. Beyond the G8’s price and questionable but ultimately non-factor choice of ports, it’s the display technology’s idiosyncrasies that will make or break your experience. Unless you’re careless or filthy rich, you will absolutely never forget that OLED monitor is at risk of burn in. Little things will gnaw at the edges of your mind - the borders between application windows, the line in the taskbar that ever so slightly juts out to indicate active apps even when the taskbar is hidden, even how long you’ve had the same webpage on in your browser - never mind how long you’ve been playing a certain game with all of its static UI. All of that shit will live rent free in your head 😅

@raptorhacker599

10 ай бұрын

Isn't there settings to help with that?

@MrSteror

10 ай бұрын

​@@raptorhacker599 yes, pixel shifting should help with any small or thin elements, like the taskbar issue. Bigger elements won't be shifted enough to help, but I reckon you really need to play for a long time with the same UI to get problems. I have the same OLED phone for about 5 years and I have some burn in from reddit, but that was me careless. After I noticed it I took precautions and nothing* else burned in and stopped getting worse. Asterisk* because this phone (S8+) has not 16:9 but 17:9 or similar aspect ratio, so I have very slightly burned in black bars from KZread. I use zoom/fill feature in youtube to stop it from getting worse, but sometimes I need to see edges, so I have to switch modes. After 5 years, minimal burn in - satisfactory IMO.

@gainthegrain7399

10 ай бұрын

@@raptorhacker599 no but burn in takes very long, like 24+ hours of pixel being in same color / brightess without interuptions. Alienware also has 3 year burn in warranty

@iaingunn2084

9 ай бұрын

Hahaha just got my oled g8 today and I’m going to be doing daily anti-burn in maintenance 😂😂 that mothafuckin price tag bro, at least I got it cheap on Amazon

@michygeorg

8 ай бұрын

The guys at Digital Foundry use OLEDs and they said in their recent podcast that they have not had any burn in issues, without doing anything to try to prevent it. I believe they've had the monitors for a while.

As somebody that works with TV's and high end monitors, from my eye the TV's look much better thanks to their semi-gloss screens. The matte screen literally RUINS OLED tech. They need to stop with the matte models or at least make a semi-gloss alternative.

@maddada

10 ай бұрын

True, don't know what LG is doing. Samsung's monitors are semi glossy and look beautiful.

@branchprediction9923

10 ай бұрын

I have an lg cs and a samsung qd oled monitor. The latter is simply much better. Its much brighter in sdr and hdr and to keep it short its simply a much better screen.

@luk4s195

10 ай бұрын

Good luck when you have any light that comes from the side or behind you with a glossy screen

@redclaw72666

10 ай бұрын

​​@@luk4s195it's not that serious lol 💀just say that you cant afford it

@jaime7yt

10 ай бұрын

​@@luk4s195why? It is bad for the screen right?

Really happy with my Asus PG42UQ, really brought me back to loving video games again

I really like the asus one ! But in fact my monitor is also used for standard bureautic. Do you think that the pattern of Oled will possibly change so the text becomes clearer and less blurry one day ?

Wanting to get an OLED display for a long time but still worry about burn in as I use it both for productivity and content consumption.

@Neucher

10 ай бұрын

non issue for probably 10 years

@Dionyzos

10 ай бұрын

It really depends on the type of work you do. Having the same windows up for hours and hours could cause problems.

I agree with your list as it pertains to PC gaming. As for console gaming, the MSI MEG342C is the best QD-OLED for consoles because it supports all the HDMI 2.1 features like 4k120 with HDR and VRR. Even though the OLED G8 has HDMI 2.1 it can't upscale to 4k and it also can't do HDR at all on Xbox (unless I hook it up to my capture card, but even then the best I can get is 4k upscaling with HDR at only 60hz and without Game Mode for low latency). I'd greatly appreciate if you could possibly look into why this may be and it's apparently the same with the OLED G9 so it's not due to the micro HDMI port. Hopefully it's not the 40Gbps bandwidth vs 48 on the MSI and that Samsung is able to resolve it via a firmware update for both models, but some extra publicity regarding the issue would be much appreciated 👌

Love the DWF ❤

I knew DWF would be the 1st, but I never thought you would rank it 1st over Asus 27 oled. Impressive ranking and reasoning. Good job. 👍

Scoured your reviews on every monitor between 800-1300 dollars over the last week and finally pulled the trigger on the AW3423DWF literally a couple days ago. This video has reaffirmed my purchase! Haha The only complaint I have is my laptop (Predator PH 315-55) doesnt have a full displayport on it, rather USB C and Mini Displayport. But the USB C to displayport cable wouldnt let my Nvidia card work, so I had to rummage for a mini displayport to displayport. But we're good now!

I have the Alienware DWF and i love it. OLED is so mutch better then IPS. 1000€ is very expensive for an display tho.

@samlevi4744

10 ай бұрын

Agreed on all counts

@jerry51311

10 ай бұрын

expensive but worth it!

@Norinia

9 ай бұрын

If you’ve got the money I’d scream how it’s worth it, but at the same time, not having that money, it’s a hellish pill to swallow.

@GrainGrown

3 ай бұрын

*I *much *than *a *though

My question to you Tim, I need to have this monitor for WFH as well as gaming. Do you still recommend these monitors or would you stick to VA panels / mini LED? or even IPS panels?

Bought a LG C2 48¨ when it was on sale here in Sweden. around $950, normally it would've cost $1500 so not a bad deal. It's a little large when sitting infront of it but it doubles as great movie experience and you can't beat the quality of an OLED screen. But I will switch back to a more normal sized monitor in the future.

One concern with the recommended ASUS version of the 27' OLED is that seems ASUS's QA has not been up to snuff for a bit now. Fair number of consumer reviews are showing DOA units, units failing after a few days, etc. Add to that the general ASUS lack of quality on other products in the PC realm in the last few years As a personal example, recently got the ROG XGA27QM to replace a failed PG279Q; the newer display had really bad color settings out of the box, has flicker issues, and is oddly larger (bezel wise) than the older display it replaced. While the review displays may of been cherry picked, not sure the brand is one that deserves the high level of praise its been getting of late...

If 2 monitors use the same OLED panel, and one of them has noticably higher brightness without any extra hardware like heatsinks, it pretty much means it was "overclocked" which will lead to faster burn in

@joshuac9805

10 ай бұрын

Are you referring to the PG27AQDM? If so, it does have larger heat sinks

some of the footage you're showing of the monitors playing games/benchmarks is really beautiful - do you have a list of what games/benchmarks those were?

@ThunderingRoar

10 ай бұрын

which footage specifically?

@kiavaxxaskew

10 ай бұрын

Watching on my A54's 1080p OLED panel, I can appreciate how beautiful the colors are on these OLED monitors.

I got the alienware DWF after the firmware fix all due to our reporting, got it on sale for 2 or 3 hundred off on a sale, thanks guys!

HDMI 2.1, 240 FPS panel, and available 4 Year Warranty that DOES cover Burn 🔥 in, the LG 240hz 1440p monitor seems like the best choice

@Galdelico

10 ай бұрын

Also - especially now that VRR is a thing on consoles too and it's not rare to see these monitors being used with Series X and PS5 systems - I don't understand why it's almost never mentioned that the Asus PG27AQDM only supports HDMI 2.0.

@Kapono5150

10 ай бұрын

@@Galdelico I think their audience is more PC gamers than console gamers but it is strange that HDMI 2.1 isn’t a priority to them. They also keep mentioning the LG monitor warranty doesn’t cover burn 🔥 in when this is completely False. A 4 year warranty is available that DOES cover burn in on the LG monitor.

@mistersquigee5119

10 ай бұрын

@@Kapono5150 Warranty changes from country to country depending on laws and regulations and so a 4year with burn cover in a specific country might not be the same elsewhere and so that's why they often don't talk about it.

The thing about OLED is.. it only took me a couple days to get over the "wow" factor of OLED and basically experience it the same way I did my last monitor. I have the ASUS and it's definitely noticable when it decreases in brightness compared to an IPS and it's whites remaining bright. In 2 years I'm sure they'll make sense for the wider market.

Great video! For myself, that smidgen of preference for the 34" form factor just isn't there, so I guess it's the #2 LG for me.

Got the Alienware DWF 2 weeks ago after seeing your review. Absolutly love it! payed €899, and i think thats an incredible price for what you get. Will keep this monitor until 34" QD-OLED 240+hz 4K becomes avalible. Thanks for a really good review!

@TrekCZ

10 ай бұрын

4K 240Hz monitor will be difficult to reach in games that fps. Maybe 5090. These UE5 games are demanding, with Remnant 2, I have to use frame gen even for 120Hz. But you likely know that you will have to commit for more massive hw spec with 4k. I avoided 4K for a long time, but LG C2 broke my will.

Would love a top list of top non-oled monitors for general usage. Oleds feels so niche at the moment. While I would absolutely love to have an oled, I use my computer for too much other things than gaming and media content to warrant it. I have had first hand experience of serious burnin on a TV, and it was not pretty. Was hard to ignore. Especially since it only appeared in some scenes with specific colors made it even worse since it was harder to just ignore, basically blinking into view. Thankfully it was within 1 year, so within warranty. Been thinking of having one monitor for gaming and one for work, but both the logistics of having to move them around and the cost makes that unfeasible. Would love just a great ips ultrawide with mini-leds.

@Gabu_Dono

10 ай бұрын

I think the Samsung Neo G7 27" was the best non-oled HDR monitor he has reviewed. I was considering it, but blacks and contrast just seemed nicer on OLED. It wasn't worth the extra 400$ over a normal 4K monitor. As for other monitors, he has already given his recommendations in previous videos (some on hardware unboxed).

If it doesn't have BFI @120hz (or above) like my c1 then it's not using the oled potential

@phillyd2018

10 ай бұрын

The c2 doesn't, I wonder why they did that

@adamek9750

10 ай бұрын

Doesn’t the c1 have inferior bfi to the cx?

@GFClocked

10 ай бұрын

​@@phillyd2018because they wanted to reduce the cost. It costs extra to have it at 120. Problem with 60hz BFI is that its very very noticable flicker

@GFClocked

10 ай бұрын

​​@@adamek9750no, both of them have 120hz BFI.

A 48in would be kinda cool in a small apartment setup where your desk is in your living room. Have your typical desk setup in corner/side of room then run a long cable so the 48in is your secondary/tertiary monitor but centered in the room where you can lounge on couch or recliner with wireless kbm and play rpg or turn based games, browse the web, ect...

@WamboDaJambo

10 ай бұрын

I've done this. Goated setup. I just need a decent wireless keeb now, I've been limited to controller for awhile

Love your content! What about the Odissey G9 OLED? I couldn't find anyone reviewing that monitor as you guys do! I would really like to see you guys reviewing it as only you know how to do! PLEASEEEEE :)

will never waste money on an exhaustible display

I'd never buy a monitor with a guaranteed lifespan no matter how phenomenal it is. this tech is for people who have light usage (6-8hrs tops) and no 2000-3000 hrs with no burn in is NOT heavy usage. call me when oled can guarantee 10-14 hrs a day for 5 years with no tinkering (refreshing, low brightness etc) because in those kinds of usage scenarios these expensive monitors (1200+) would last at best 3 years with no issues.

@r3nt5ch3r2

10 ай бұрын

> would last at best 3 years with no issues Source for that "assumption"?

@samlevi4744

10 ай бұрын

What are you doing 14hrs a day that warrants an OLED monitor?

@maegnificant

10 ай бұрын

Go touch some grass my man

@GewelReal

10 ай бұрын

Then don't use OLED. Simple. It may not be for you but it is there for a lot of other people

@HifeMan

10 ай бұрын

⁠@@samlevi4744 If your using it for productivity and some gaming after work, and if he talking about 10-14 hours of gaming then oled just isn’t for him in either situation. lol This reminds me of hardcore gamers saying 3000-6000 hours in one game is rookie numbers. lol

Amazing video! Now.... if only I had the money to spend on one of the top 3 monitors. I so want to upgrade to an OLED. Need to revisit this video later when I have the funds.

Monitors Unboxed are the best with monitor hands down reviews. over the past 45 days i have purchased the AW DWF, Samsung Oled G8 and LG C3. I run a 7800x3d w/ a 4090. I am not a competitive fps gamer. Of the 3 monitors, I have to say after tweaking the c3 hands down it beats the DWF and G8 oled with the 4k oled capability. If you have the desk space, absolute winner.

I recently picked up the LG Ultra Gear 45” ultrawide OLED at BB for $1200USD. The next day it shot back up to $1600! It’s 240Hz and simply looks amazing. I replaced a ROG 4k 144Hz IPS panel and although the 4k had a bit more detail, I love the UW format, refresh rate, and contrast of the QHD OLED. No complaints whatsoever!

@NinjaKiller1022

9 ай бұрын

The LG Ultra Gear 45” is still on sale at my Best Buy location. It’s a nice screen, but I kinda wish it wasn’t as curved as it is now. I like the cut on the Samsung G8 and the bigger G9. If LG could match the curve, I would absolutely be sold on getting one because I like the LG ecosystem and experience.

@derek4177

9 ай бұрын

Well, the specs of the screen are all nice except the pretty low resolution for such a big size. Unfortunately thats the most important thing at a monitor. I really hope in the future they will bring a similiar format out, but with a way higher pixel density. Right now I am using the LG Ultragear 38gn950-b, so 38 inch but 3840x1600 pixel, so even its smaller it has more than 20% pixels and these seems to be perfect for this size. So like 5184 x 2160p would be perfect. 😂🤷‍♂

@jjpom9538

9 ай бұрын

@@derek4177 yeah, there are a few instances that the pixel density is underwhelming for sure. Maybe in the future we’ll see some good UWs with ultra HD for cheaper

Well needed content , thanks for the update as OLED is now gonna be a standard , 1440 , ultrawide , high refresh rates

I own the DWF, got it for 800 on sale, and I couldn't be happier. It's absolutely stunning!

I’d like to know if there is a noticeable difference in resolution between the AW34DWF (1440) and a 42in (C2) 4K image. I like the smaller form of the AW but don’t want to regret the image resolution.

Hi, love the videos! Could you do me a favor and when you do these multi-product lineups is flash the price you've found it for either in the product title or somewhere in the product showcase? Thank you!

Finally 😊. This helped a lot. Might finally get one, last Video I said I know now more, but still don't know what to get. Now I know^^

Just ordered today Asus 27 Oled! Was -22% sale. So excited. Had C1 65 Oled too.

Thanks for this video! I know 4K OLEDs aren't as popular, but I'm looking for at least a 38" ultrawide 21:9 curved 4K OLED for use with MSFS2020 (and MSFS2024 next year). I don't need one that runs at 240Hz, as MSFS doesn't typically require running at more than 60fps, so a 120Hz monitor would be more than enough. Ideally, I'd like something in the 40" to 42" (21:9) size range - maybe going up to 45" maximum. I'm hoping there will be options suitable for me next year. PS: I'm currently using a Dell S3220DGF 16:9 1440p curved monitor. It's fine, but it really lacks in cockpit resolution and gauge clarity at only 1440p.

great video, tim! would also be great to see your review of Samsung qd-oled tv's, as some, including me, consider buying one for playing games

@kennyoffhenny

10 ай бұрын

After months of research, get either the LG C2/C3, or Samsung S95B/S95C. They’re easily the best displays ever made unless you want something niche like a 27” size or an Ultrawide. I ended up buying the C2 a few months ago, it looks great

@julfy_god

10 ай бұрын

@@kennyoffhenny yep, that's why i want to see tim's review of samsung qd oled tv's

@kennyoffhenny

10 ай бұрын

@@julfy_god they’re pretty neck & neck with the LC C2 or C3, you couldn’t go wrong with either

I'm still up in the air about which monitor i want to get, I currently use a 2020 model of Samsung odyssey G7, it's treated me well. I recently upgraded to a 4090 card and primarily play games, with small amounts of desktop usage. Which one would you think of recommending? I was interested in the Asus Swift monitor pg27aqdm

I got the dfw for $850 from Dell! A week ago! Can't wait so happy ! Thanks for the opinion piece. I'm glad I got it and will keep it now!!!

Thanks for video. Im enjoyed. On my hand is Alienware AW2723DF like a 8 months, i received LG 27GR95, it is pretty good oled monitor, but brightness on SDR mode confusing me. I will receive a first for me ultra-wide mode monitor Alienware AW3423DWF, this is next target.

Any updates on the G9 OLED and how it holds up compared to these 14? I know it’s the only 32:9 and there are no other 32:9 oleds yet to compare to