Is it Time to Make the Switch? OLED vs IPS & VA

Is OLED the king of monitor panels or does it still make sense to buy an IPS or VA monitor? Let's see how these monitors compare for gaming, content consumption and productivity.

Monitors shown in this video:
OLED (LG 27GR95QE-B):

IPS (Alienware AW2723DF):

VA (Philips 27M2C5500W):

QD-OLED (Philips 34M2C8600):

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[sogetsu]

Basically, we need to have at least 2 monitors. An IPS for daytime use and productivity, and an OLED for dark room gaming /movies.

[Azraenore]

An OLED display with a glossy screen, 4k resolution and enough PPI makes games look like the images of those games on CD cases and magazines. IT'S SHARP AND COLORFUL. Can't wait to see this tech mature.

[Mykulveli]

You have some of the best comparison shots I've seen in a video like this. Great work!

[moevor]

This was a great watch - structuring, pacing, and B-roll were just incredibly well executed. Well done!

[DabiOW]

Nice video, I appreciate the out of focus simulations showcasing the color fringing, that was helpful. Hopefully the 4K monitor sized panels come out sooner than later, so the non standard pixel layouts are less of an issue.

[ryanreedgibson]

The most complete, concise, well written and presenting videos! I have watched too many to care and just wanted to make sure I got the best monitor for me. Now I know, thank you!

[FrissYT]

This is one of the best videos i have seen that explains EXACTLY what i was looking for. thank you!

[wahidpawana]

The reason why i chose IPS even for gaming is the fact thag i have a 10 year old full HD IPS tv that is still going strong. The tech have matured and proven itself to be reliable.

[mariom]

Great video. Really nicely explained differences with great examples to show what the differences really look like. :)

[msandonato]

thank you for the thorough explanation. i’m researching what monitor to go for next, and this helps quite a bit 👍🏻

[robertjanik]

Great videos, best explaining the real advantages and disadvantages of those panel technologies. Thx for the job done.

[El.Duder-ino]

Very cool, straight forward comparison test, thank you for making it👍

[mmd]

I came here to know if I should get a VA or IPS panel, and left wanting to spend my lifesavings to get the best OLED one. Oh shit.

[s_ndown]

Nice video, it's still up for debate which monitor tech is best - probably still in that annoying situation where you'd really want 2 or 3 different screens for doing everything - although that obviously isn't really a possibility. I think I'm going to stick it out with my IPS for a while, and maybe assess the situation with OLED (or micro LED by then) in a couple of years

[GreyLambert]

very nice, i love that you tested the monitors side by side whilst gaming!

[lapppse]

Thank you for your videos! They are well-made and informative

[knack]

A lot of people have made videos on this topic but I could never see the difference in videos, but your side by side comparison captures the difference really well.

[DariusPL]

Not that I didn’t know what you showed but an excellent video nevertheless. A comparison of OLED and IPS/VA miniLED would be most welcome. Very solid work!

[teemotank]

This is by far the best review ever. Amazing explanation!! Awesome content!

[Ohlukei]

I got an LG C1 OLED TV as a PC monitor. It offers free sync and g-sync and game modes for fast response times. Love it. Also I wanted a glossy monitor which you re mostly unable to find as a regular PC monitor anymore. 🙂