Question 1

What’s the difference between OLED, LED, and QLED TVs?

Accepted Answer

Generally, OLED and QLED are just variations of standard LED technology. OLED screens offer the best picture quality and viewing angles. QLED screens have the brightest, best colors, while LED screens have the best prices.

Question 2

How much are OLED TVs?

Accepted Answer

OLED TVs usually cost about $1,000–$3,000. OLED display screens are premium technology, so they still have premium costs, though they’ve dropped a lot since they went on the market in 2013. Since LG Electronics is really the only brand making OLED technology (other companies use LG display tech), there’s not a lot of competition to lower costs, either. But LG TVs have more OLED options at a variety of prices, so be sure to shop around before buying.

Question 3

Is OLED TV worth the investment?

Accepted Answer

OLED TVs have the best picture quality, best viewing angles, infinite contrast ratios, true blacks, and—on some models—very thin profiles. So, while OLED TVs aren’t as bright as LED or QLED TVs, and are more expensive than both, they’re well worth the investment. We’ll learn more about OLED features in the following sections.

Question 4

What are “black levels?”

Accepted Answer

OLED display screens can go truly black, whereas LED screens just get close. While almost-black is fine and nice, true black means stronger contrast, which improves your viewing experience. How does true black work? Well, with LED display screens, the backlight always shines a little bit, even when the screen goes black. But in OLED TVs, each pixel reacts and creates light on an individual level. So when part of an OLED panel goes black, it’s because those pixels are producing no light whatsoever—it’s truly black.

Question 5

Can OLED TVs really have an infinite contrast ratio?

Accepted Answer

Since OLED screens, unlike LED screens, go truly black, they can have an infinite contrast ratio. In theory, this means that OLED displays have crisper, sharper image quality—but this is really only noticeable in darker rooms. That said, OLED displays colors are still bright and do just fine in a well-lit room.

Question 6

Are OLED screens physically different from LED screens?

Accepted Answer

If the size or weight of a TV is important to the design of your home entertainment center, OLED screens definitely offer more flexibility than LED or QLED TVs—literally, in some cases. OLED screens are much thinner because they don’t require the extra backlight of LED and QLEDs. They’re also lighter and much more flexible, so you can hang them or sit them anywhere you want—even on a curved wall, creating a really sweet aesthetic.

Question 7

How do OLED TV screens enhance viewing angles?

Accepted Answer

OLED TVs have the best viewing angles because their pixels shine in all directions, which almost completely eliminates color, contrast, and light degradation at extreme viewing angles. So wherever you’re sitting (as long as it’s not behind the TV), the image won’t have weird shadows or lighting differences that ruin your viewing experience. This is particularly helpful in rooms where your seating options aren’t directly facing the screen—everyone in the room gets to appreciate the color contrast in a Star Wars Jedi battle, no matter where they sit.

Question 8

Is OLED better for your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Since OLED TV emits less blue light than other display screens and doesn’t use a backlight, it is safer for your eyes. But it’s still smart to listen to Mom and not to sit too close to the screen.

Question 9

Is OLED better than 4K?

Accepted Answer

OLED display screens and 4K resolution are two different things, so one can’t be better than the other. OLED is screen technology that allows for better picture quality, and 4K is the highest resolution available for visual media. So both contribute to an OLED TV’s overall superior picture quality.

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