Oled Burn In Risk In 2023

The problem for me is that I don't want to babysit my TV, I want to be free to watch the same content all day long and not have to change it every few hours.
Personally I usually play video games a lot on my days off, I'm not lying when I say that in those days I can be more than 10 hours playing and sometimes the same game, and often retro games that are the ones that have more fixed icons (time, score, life bar etc.).

So in my case OLEDs are still not a viable option and even if the burnin did not exist even so the LEDs are going to die and I'm used to a TV that will last me for many more years, I prefer the mini LED for now.

[RoguePCU]

I would agree with everything said here. I was super paranoid about burn-in before I bought my first LG B8 OLED (a 2018 model). But here we are, over 5000 hrs later... and nothing - the screen shows zero evidence of image retention whatsoever. And it was even a refurb!  

I take care of it, for sure - but do use it heavily for TV streaming, movies, video games and a Mac Mini. And now I have two new C1's (a 65" and a 77"), same kind of usage - no problems either. OLED has definitely spoiled me, I can't watch anything else now.

[JoshRazauskas]

Yeah, I’ve never had a single issue with burn in and I watch a lot of sports which can sometimes have an issue because of the tickers at the bottom, so I agree with your assessment and it’s a relief that it’s not an issue as much as it used to be for sure!

[jamie]

I used to worry about my C1 burning in, now I just enjoy it. Tons of gaming and movie watching, still not a hint of burn in. Best display I have ever owned by far.

[davidevari]

It's extremely frustrating to spend so much money on a device and deal with pixel burn

[oliverpolden]

The problem is, as long as we have things like pixel shifting and optimization cycles, that means the screen IS ageing, but it ages in a way that we are less likely to notice, the ageing is just uniform. So, traditional "burn in" may not be visible, but that's because the entire screen is burning in. The question now becomes, how is the whole screen compared to when it was new?

[masomaf]

LG 2018 C7, burn in in the subtitle region. Visible when screen show green, orange and red.

[joserosario]

I had a C8 that had image retention and I did pixel enhancer thing through the TV and it clean out the image. But I got worried and returned it because it happen I week from purchased. OLED picture change the way I look a image quality on a TV so after seeing what it could do it was hard not to get back in the OLED train. So after your review of the C1 when it came out I bought that one and so far whatever change LG made to their panels has worked. I have had no issue with my C1 which is the main TV in the house for gaming and movies.

[TheVulgarPeasant]

TVs are made to be used, use them and stop worrying

[avaloneyeworks]

had a B6 for 5 years, massive burn in one year in and LG replaced the panel for free. 3 years into the new panel and it did it again. I bought a Samsung QLED over the 2022 holidays, decent picture but nothing like the OLED. I'm still not sure if I'll ever go back. This video really didn't do much to change my mind about it though.

[Mattatatty]

My lg OLED from 2016 has a ton of burn in, especially reds. I can say though that when you’re gaming and images are moving you don’t notice it, and it’s only visible when certain colors are on screen or it’s a colorful game like a nintendo game. That being said I’m looking to upgrade this year as 7 years is typically my sweet spot for upgrading a tv. I’ve loved my tv though and will never go back to anything but OLED. I mean I got 7 yrs out of it before I really noticed burn, and back in 2016 it was still an early technology for consumers. From personal experience I can say DO NOT fret and worry about burn in, it’s not that bad and it took me 6-7 years.

[YUlHlRASAWA]

That’s kinda why I went for the $700 C1 rather than the $2200 s95b way back then, I don’t want to baby the tv so if my c1 gets burn in then it’s not the end of the world.

[DanielAlejandroFuentesToro]

I'm used to ips screens, and I always though they were great, but the black levels were never too inspiring. This year I decided to take the leap and buy an OLED laptop, and the difference is so great, that I can say with confidence that I'll never go back to lcd

[faelwin]

just purchased the lg 27GR95QE-B and was worried about the burn in problems. im glad it seems to be a things of the past now

[jakeboss]

Have the C1 also, gets heavy use for TV and Xbox by my kids ( sometimes I get a turn 😎) looks fantastic with no burn in. I wouldn't hesitate to tell someone to use it without fear.

[ElliotsBike]

I purchased a OLED55B6P in 2017 and got a horrible burn-in (burn-ins from game menu graphics, center turning green) in 2021. I'd love to purchase a new one but I'm still apprehensive of the tech since my kids use it a lot for gaming. I'm interested in getting LG - 77" Class A2 or B Series because that's in my price range.

[king_basti]

Thank you that chills me down since the S95B is my first OLED TV

[gregorysullivan]

Watch Fox Business most of day, with ticker tape always running along bottom of screen. Had an older Sony with lamps in back and image burned in on the ticker tape line. I am sure an OLED would do the same. That’s why I bought a Samsung QN90A 75”, and love it.

[howdyshell]

Honestly I bought a Samsung s95b. It is a beautiful panel, but I got so nervous about burn in I just gave it to my mom. I play Madden A LOT and the static images of the game made me so nervous I just gave it away. I'd love to have and keep a great oled, but worrying about the burn in sucks. Especially knowing how much I play Madden and NBA 2k. Anyone else avid Madden or NBA 2k gamers that can vouch for any oled that you really don't need to stress over?

[Ned-zlqt]

Seems like the models that get burn ins are mostly pre-2018? My C7 from 2017 has terrible burn in and it all started in the past year. For the first 5 years, I watched only blu-rays and some Netflix no burn in, but after my old LCD tv in the bedroom died, I moved the C7 to the bedroom, and started using it heavily. Within a month I stared seeing burn ins even just from watch news 1 hour a day, and then the Netflix logo at the bottom right, youtuble logo at the upper right, all kinds burn in from titles, thumbnails. I also watch volleyball on it, so the score box is burnt in as well. Granted, the TV is on like 14 hours a day since I moved it to the bedroom. My C2 that I bought last year, so far has no burn ins but then again, I only watch blu-rays on it. So I don't know. I'm still very much afraid of burn in. When my C7 dies, I will buy a miniLed to replace it.