Side-by-Side Comparison
Panel Types
TN vs. WOLED
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
TN
WOLED
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.
WOLED is LG Display's OLED TV technology, using white-emitting OLED subpixels combined with red, green, blue, and white color filters (WRGB) rather than individually colored OLED subpixels. LG launched the first WOLED TV, a 55-inch model, in 2013, and remains the primary manufacturer of large-panel WOLED, supplying other brands including Sony.
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
|
170° Horizontal / 160° Vertical (Severe vertical shift) | 178° / 178° |
|
Response Time (GtG)
|
0.5–1 ms (Ultra-fast) | < 0.1 ms |
|
Color Gamut Coverage
|
90–95% sRGB / 70–75% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB / 95–98% DCI-P3 |
|
Peak Brightness
|
300–400 nits | 800–1,300 nits (with White subpixel boost) |
|
Burn-in Risk
|
None (Immune) | Moderate |
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Backlight / Emissive Type
|
Transmissive Edge LED | White OLED Stack + RGB Color Filters |
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Black Level / Minimum Luminance
|
Moderate (0.2–0.4 nits) | Absolute Zero (0.000 nits) |