Side-by-Side Comparison
Panel Types
QD-OLED vs. VA
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
QD-OLED
VA
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.
VA (Vertical Alignment) panels deliver the highest contrast ratio of the common LCD types -- commonly 3000:1 to 5000:1 on advanced variants, versus roughly 1000:1 for TN and IPS -- at the cost of slower pixel response, especially in dark scenes.
Specification Comparison Table
8 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Contrast Ratio
|
∞ : 1 (Infinite contrast) | 3,000–5,000 : 1 (Deep static) |
|
Viewing Angle
|
178° / 178° (Flawless off-axis) | 178° (Noticeable color/gamma shift off-axis) |
|
Response Time (GtG)
|
< 0.03 ms | 4–8 ms (Dark transition ghosting) |
|
Color Gamut Coverage
|
100% sRGB / 99–100% DCI-P3 / 90% Rec.2020 | 95–99% sRGB / 90–95% DCI-P3 |
|
Peak Brightness
|
1,000–1,500 nits (HDR peak) / 250–300 nits (Full field) | 350–600 nits (SDR) / 1,000–1,500 nits (HDR) |
|
Burn-in Risk
|
Low-Moderate (Quantum dot layer, heat mitigation) | None (Immune) |
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Backlight / Emissive Type
|
Blue OLED + Quantum Dot Color Converter | Transmissive LED / Mini-LED FALD |
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Black Level / Minimum Luminance
|
Absolute Zero (0.000 nits in dark room) | Low (0.02–0.05 nits) |