Matte vs. glossy OLED – was I wrong?

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The wave of new OLEDs are split down the middle - is a matte coating or glossy coating better? In this video I compare the LG 32GS95UE to the ASUS PG32UCDM.

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[hobblyjig]

Thank you for making this video! A Couple years back I switched from an older matte finish monitor to a new glossy finish monitor and I felt that the glossy finish had a big effect on improving the contrast and sharpness. Overall, I much prefer it. It’s good to know that monitors that are labeled with having a matte finish in 2024 are not the same as monitors from years past that had a matte finish.

[jumpman]

The "matte" coatings on the newer OLEDs are not quite matte in a traditional sense. My PG27AQDM looks significantly more glossier than the Alienware 240Hz IPS display I bought 4 years ago. I would say it's the best of both worlds

[rustycompassadventures]

Always appreciate the in depth reviews Optimum produces.

[maozedowner]

The level of detail being specified in this video while being this short is really incredible.
There's a reason why this guy is almost a million sub Youtuber.
Truly top quality videos.

[hitmanchannel]

Thank you for making this video. People were so up in arms about the matte finish despite almost every reviewers having no issues with matte. drawing attention away from the real strengths and weaknesses of the monitors

[hodra]

Great video, answering the questions I didn't even know I needed to ask. I would have never considered that WOLED and QD-OLED would handle ambient light differently but it is definitely something to consider when contrast and black levels are some of the major selling points of OLED.

[andrekreou]

You nailed it I think. Your video solves my biggest dilemma on which these two specific monitors should I choose.

[DadLyStinG]

Thank you very much for the video! Been here ever since you inspired me to build in the NCASE M1 and your content has only gotten better.

[boost]

The problem with getting information from Reddit or people's comments is that... Almost EVERYONE just craps on whatever they don't have... Hard to get good information that is good/objective..

[DonnyDonnMendoza]

Absolute optimal content! gotta love it!!!

[mfam]

Exactly the comparison video i have been looking for weeks. Thanks man

[dnbsupporter]

I agree with optimum here in every respect! I had the opportunity to test both matte and glossy. I currently own a Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 W-OLED monitor from 2023 which also has a matte coating and I would never go back to a glossy one as I not only game at night but also work in a very bright room during the day and as shown in the video, the difference between matte and glossy during the day with strong sunlight is huge!

[foxorian]

the new studio space is so good, can't believe you found a warehouse-like space so minimally clean to match your video aesthetic. Excited to see more from this like the racing setup video.

[teemohnay]

I currently own 5 OLED screens/TVs. I just swapped my samsung g9 QD oled for the LG WOLED. And I'm gunna have to agree. My room varies in light as I have multiple other devices and screens in my studio, as well as a window behind me and a window off to the side. The WOLED doesn't have the qd mirror effect, which can be very distracting. QD blacks lose depth once light is introduced. WOLED looks just as sharp/bright no matter the lighting conditions but has no mirror effect or loss of black depth under light. It's almost as if people just prefer a shiny look, no matter. But you missed a small point here. When the screens are off (as in not in use), I prefer the look of QD. The mirror effect on that deep black looks super high end. As where the WOLED doesn't look bad by any means, but doesn't have that shiny on black "pop". But, once you turn them on, basically the same performance minus how they handle reflections. There is no such thing as perfect yall. But these new screens are pretty wild if you can afford them. Just a matter of preference.

[TheBeardedMann]

Dude, your shadows and lights are top notch. Wanted to give some credit to the little things that add to the excellent overall production quality.

[DisplayReality]

Great Video Man! Probably one of the best Matte vs. GLOSSY videos I have seen. I need that LG in my life.. but that Asus be looking good tho

[joshuathunhorst]

What you pointed out is exactly what I am experiencing with the Asus 32 inch QD Oled I am in the process of boxing up and returning. The fringing makes Samsungs display not usable for me even at 4K. You just validated what I was experiencing. I am waiting for the 27 inch 480hz variant coming out later this year and going to rock my IPS 165hz a bit longer.

[HassanAlHajry]

Glossy is always better if you can control your lights.
The Matte offer NOTHING if you control your lights.

[nade]

I love how succinct your videos are whilst still articulating your full thoughts. The lowkey vibes make watching so relaxing. Also, your filming studio backdrop looks dope, the visual quality and clarity is always excellent. Keep doing what you're doing

[Summer-xuqu]

For me, it's the blooming reflection that I hate for matte panel. Look at 4:50 for example, even though the light reflection is only half across the matte panel and fully across in the glossy one, the reflection still looks significantly more distracting on the matte panel.

If you think about it, your big tv is glossy, you small phone is glossy, why the heck that monitors insists on making matte panel? If anything, the environment that a monitor typically sits is probably the easiest environment for you to control the light and reflection, compared to living room that your tv sits in or outdoor environment where your phone is used.

It's probably not that big of a deal in practice, but people are paying top dollar for these monitors, I think they have the right to nitpick