OLED AS A MONITOR 1year REPORT

[STARSCREAM🔰]

One Year with the Samsung S95B OLED: A Report on Burn-In and Performance
Background

As a long-time tech enthusiast, particularly in the world of screens and TVs, I had always been apprehensive about transitioning to OLED due to concerns about burn-in, which can occur when static images or elements remain on the screen for extended periods, potentially leaving permanent marks on the display. However, following the birth of my son last year, I decided to take the plunge and purchase the Samsung S95B OLED. Fast forward a year, and I am thrilled to report zero burn-in despite extensive usage as a computer monitor, thanks to careful brightness capping and leveraging built-in safety features like Auto-Dimming and Picture Shift. Here, I will share my experiences and methods, hoping to provide valuable insights for others considering OLED.

Usage Pattern

Over the past year, I have used the S95B exclusively as a computer monitor, primarily for a mix of gaming, office work, and multimedia editing, with gaming accounting for at least half of the usage. This type of use is notorious for burn-in risks due to static elements like toolbars, taskbars, and other persistent on-screen content.

Despite this, the panel has performed remarkably well, and I attribute this to a combination of careful usage habits and leveraging the TV’s built-in safety features, such as Auto-Dimming, which reduces brightness during static content; Picture Shift, which subtly moves the image to prevent burn-in; and Icon Dimming, which darkens static elements over time.

My Two-Part Method for Burn-In Prevention
1. Power Usage Management:

Brightness Capping:

I ensured that the panel never operated at full brightness. Specifically, I kept the TV’s brightness setting capped at 40 out of 50 (80% of its maximum advertised brightness). This straightforward adjustment significantly reduced the stress on the panel.

The TV’s "Peak Brightness" setting was always set to "High." This may seem counterintuitive, but the idea was to allow dynamic range while keeping overall brightness capped.

2. Utilizing Samsung’s Safety Features:

I enabled all of Samsung’s built-in safety mechanisms:

Auto-Dimming: Ensures the screen dims during static content.

Picture Shift: Moves the image subtly to avoid persistent static areas.

Icon Dimming: Dims static elements like icons over time. (I’d like to note that this feature had no visible impact on picture quality unless viewed side by side.)

These features worked seamlessly without compromising the viewing experience.

Reflections and Recommendations

As of December 21, 2025, I am writing this report on the same TV, and I’m delighted with its performance. This year of ownership has proven to me that burn-in concerns, while valid, can be effectively managed with thoughtful usage practices.

In my opinion, when evaluating an OLED TV, consider deducting 20% from its advertised brightness stats and assess whether that level of brightness suits your needs. If you find that acceptable, OLED is absolutely worth trying. The picture quality is unparalleled, and for me, the Samsung S95B has been the best TV I’ve ever owned.

Final Thoughts

My experience debunks the myth that OLEDs are unsuitable for computer monitor use. Over the past year, with approximately 50% of my usage dedicated to gaming and the rest split between office work and multimedia editing, the panel has shown zero signs of burn-in. This outcome demonstrates that, with brightness capping and safety features engaged, OLEDs can thrive even under demanding conditions. With proper care and leveraging the TV’s safety features, you can enjoy the stunning visuals of OLED without the fear of burn-in. If you’re on the fence, take the plunge—just remember to be mindful of your brightness settings and trust the built-in protections. This has been the best year of screen ownership for me, and I’m confident it could be for you too.

[_I_]

a monitor should not need to use those features to prevent or spread burn and should only display the image exactly as it is sent from the source

the monitor is also overdriving burned pixels, and limiting the brightness of others to hide the burn image damage that has already been done
just because you cant see it does not mean its not there

how often do you use the display?
if its for a few hours a week, only with games with no static hud, or movies and tv, its probably not any visible image burn
but if ifs on 24-7, with windows desktop and icons and static wallpaper, its probably pretty badly burned

[STARSCREAM🔰]

Originally posted by _I_:

how often do you use the display?
if its for a few hours a week, only with games with no static hud, or movies and tv, its probably not any visible image burn
but if ifs on 24-7, with windows desktop and icons and static wallpaper, its probably pretty badly burned

Everyday 8 - 14 hrs .

[Pocahawtness]

I've been using a qd-oled monitor for at least 12 hours a day for two years and it's perfectly fine. That's included 650 hours in one game, with a static HUD, and yet no burn-in at all.

[Tiberius]

https://youtu.be/wp87F6gczGw?si=P5l3Dg3cy2MtdlWu

Mhmmm do tell us more lol

[_I_]

Originally posted by STARSCREAM🔰:

As of December 21, 2025

and its nice that you are posting from the future
please go back there

[STARSCREAM🔰]

Originally posted by _I_:

Originally posted by STARSCREAM🔰:

As of December 21, 2025

and its nice that you are posting from the future
please go back there

I live in newzealand.

[Komarimaru]

As someone with that TV, I gave it away. Def not one of Samsungs top models, and the burn in shows that. I can't wait for affordable microLED screens.

[Andrius227]

Bragging about a monitor not breaking after a year seems quite silly to me. Good monitors last a decade, easily. And somehow i doubt oleds can last anywhere near that long.

[_I_]

Originally posted by STARSCREAM🔰:

Originally posted by _I_:

and its nice that you are posting from the future
please go back there

I live in newzealand.

fyi, new zealand is not the future
you do know the current year is 2024, its not dec 2025 til next year
if the display is still new it should not show any signs of burn

and bragging about a panel not having visible signs of screen burn after 1 year, should not be a goal for a quality display

[Tiberius]

Originally posted by STARSCREAM🔰:

Originally posted by _I_:

and its nice that you are posting from the future
please go back there

I live in newzealand.

rofl

[Guydodge]

i can tell how good they are theres so much more to it.ive had my ips monitors for years
now and never touch them.maybe someday i'll upgrade so i can have a laundry list of
sacrifices so my monitor wont implode.

[C1REX]

I’m still reluctant to switch to OLED for my monitor but I’m slowly getting convinced.

I abuse the hell out of my old iPhone X and still don’t see any signs of image retention. Not even from white clock and battery info that is always there. LCD screens on a phone feel broken and trash quality in comparison.

[Phénomènes Mystiques]

The burn always happens when you least expect it.

[404]

Don't forget to do a panel refresh periodically if your screen has that setting just to be on the safe side.

[skOsH♥]

I use two displays. I will play fullscreen on my ultrawide oled, and make sure everything fits to screen when playing media or playing games

Otherwise it is refreshed and off whilst I use the other monitor for web browsing and most other things

No burn in after 18 months...I've played a game that has static hud elements and I don't see it in any part of the screen in anything. I do have a tiny chip on the cover of the monitor so a few pixels look weird and multicolored at an angle, luckily it's almost not noticeable unless you know where to look or are looking at a weird angle

2nd monitor saves an oled. I think my 2nd monitor is a crappy TN panel but if it means my oled is on less, then it should last longe

Edit: I refresh when prompted every 4 hours. I just had the 3rd 1000 hour refresh yesterday.