Side-by-Side Comparison
Panel Types
OLED vs. TN
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
OLED
TN
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.
TN (Twisted Nematic) is the fastest and cheapest common LCD panel type, with response times as low as 1ms -- traded off against narrow, asymmetric viewing angles and noticeable color shift when viewed from above or below.
Specification Comparison Table
8 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Contrast Ratio
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∞ : 1 (Infinite contrast) | 1,000 : 1 (Static) |
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Viewing Angle
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178° / 178° (Flawless off-axis) | 170° Horizontal / 160° Vertical (Severe vertical shift) |
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Response Time (GtG)
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< 0.03–0.1 ms (Near-instant) | 0.5–1 ms (Ultra-fast) |
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Color Gamut Coverage
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100% sRGB / 98–99% DCI-P3 / 75–80% Rec.2020 | 90–95% sRGB / 70–75% DCI-P3 |
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Peak Brightness
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800–1,300 nits (Small 3% window HDR) / 200–250 nits (Full field) | 300–400 nits |
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Burn-in Risk
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Moderate (Requires pixel cleaning / static mitigation) | None (Immune) |
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Backlight / Emissive Type
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Self-Emissive Organic Diodes (No backlight) | Transmissive Edge LED |
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Black Level / Minimum Luminance
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Absolute Zero (0.000 nits, true black) | Moderate (0.2–0.4 nits) |