Side-by-Side Comparison
Panel Types
IPS vs. OLED
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
IPS
OLED
IPS (In-Plane Switching) panels offer the widest viewing angles of the common LCD types -- 178°/178° is standard -- and the most consistent color, making them the default for color-critical monitors and most phone LCDs, at a contrast ratio similar to TN's.
OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) panels are self-emissive -- each pixel produces its own light and switches fully off for true black -- eliminating the backlight every LCD type requires. Response times run near-instantaneous, but organic material degradation makes burn-in a real, documented long-term risk.
Specification Comparison Table
8 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Contrast Ratio
|
1,000 : 1 (Static) | ∞ : 1 (Infinite contrast) |
|
Viewing Angle
|
178° / 178° (Wide) | 178° / 178° (Flawless off-axis) |
|
Response Time (GtG)
|
1–4 ms | < 0.03–0.1 ms (Near-instant) |
|
Color Gamut Coverage
|
99–100% sRGB / 95–98% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB / 98–99% DCI-P3 / 75–80% Rec.2020 |
|
Peak Brightness
|
350–500 nits (SDR) / 600–1,000 nits (FALD HDR) | 800–1,300 nits (Small 3% window HDR) / 200–250 nits (Full field) |
|
Burn-in Risk
|
None (Immune) | Moderate (Requires pixel cleaning / static mitigation) |
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Backlight / Emissive Type
|
Transmissive LED / Mini-LED Edge or FALD | Self-Emissive Organic Diodes (No backlight) |
|
Black Level / Minimum Luminance
|
Moderate (0.1–0.3 nits, IPS glow present) | Absolute Zero (0.000 nits, true black) |