Side-by-Side Comparison
Panel Types
IPS vs. QD-OLED
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
IPS
QD-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.
QD-OLED combines a blue OLED light source with a quantum-dot color-conversion layer, an approach Samsung Display commercialized in 2022 -- as distinct from LG's older WOLED, which uses a white OLED source filtered through color filters. Reviewers report wider color volume as the main practical benefit.
Specification Comparison Table
8 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Contrast Ratio
|
1,000 : 1 (Static) | ∞ : 1 (Infinite contrast) |
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Viewing Angle
|
178° / 178° (Wide) | 178° / 178° (Flawless off-axis) |
|
Response Time (GtG)
|
1–4 ms | < 0.03 ms |
|
Color Gamut Coverage
|
99–100% sRGB / 95–98% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB / 99–100% DCI-P3 / 90% Rec.2020 |
|
Peak Brightness
|
350–500 nits (SDR) / 600–1,000 nits (FALD HDR) | 1,000–1,500 nits (HDR peak) / 250–300 nits (Full field) |
|
Burn-in Risk
|
None (Immune) | Low-Moderate (Quantum dot layer, heat mitigation) |
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Backlight / Emissive Type
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Transmissive LED / Mini-LED Edge or FALD | Blue OLED + Quantum Dot Color Converter |
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Black Level / Minimum Luminance
|
Moderate (0.1–0.3 nits, IPS glow present) | Absolute Zero (0.000 nits in dark room) |