Gaming: What’s the Best OLED PC Monitor?

Say goodbye to LCDs—OLED is redefining the PC visual experience

By Alexandre Kor • Updated on August 21, 2025

Anyone who has played a game or watched a movie on an OLED display will tell you the same thing: this technology delivers a truly unmatched visual experience, with incredibly rich colors, deep blacks, and striking contrast. But with a constantly evolving market and often steep prices, choosing the best OLED monitor for your PC isn’t always easy. Here’s everything you need to know!

The first OLED TV was released by SONY in 2004, but for years OLED panels were limited to high-end televisions and smartphones. The first OLED PC monitor—the Dell UltraSharp UP3017Q—only appeared in 2017, and it wasn’t until 2023 that OLED monitors in the 27 to 34-inch range became truly mainstream. Today, we can finally enjoy stunning image quality on our desktop setups.

Table of Contents

How to Choose the Best OLED Monitor: Key Buying Factors
The Best OLED Gaming Monitors of 2025
Why Are OLED Monitors So Expensive?
Should You Worry About OLED Burn-In?

How to Choose the Best OLED Monitor: Key Buying Factors

OLED monitors have raised the bar for PC gaming visuals. But the options are multiplying, and there are plenty of specs and features to sort through before buying. To make things clearer, let’s break down the main factors to consider when choosing an OLED monitor.

Screen Size

OLED monitors come in a wide range of sizes, from a comfortable 27 inches to a massive 49 inches. The right size depends on your budget, personal preference, and of course, how much space you have on your desk.

Aspect Ratio

Since the late 2000s, 16:9 has been the standard aspect ratio for PC monitors as well as TVs. However, ultrawide 21:9 monitors have become increasingly popular, especially for screens larger than 30 inches. This “cinemascope” format offers a wider field of view for gaming immersion and lets you watch movies without black bars, providing a theater-like experience at home.

Flat vs. Curved

On flat monitors, the edges are farther away than the center. On very wide displays, this can distort depth perception and make the image feel flat. A curved screen compensates for this, creating a more natural sense of depth and immersion. That said, for graphic designers or CAD professionals, flat screens are still preferable, since curves can distort straight lines and precise work.

Resolution

Because of high production costs, OLED panels are only used in premium monitors. That means you won’t find Full HD (1920×1080) OLED displays. Instead, manufacturers focus on 2K QHD (2560×1440), WQHD (3440×1440), and 4K UltraHD (3840×2160). Higher resolutions deliver sharper detail, but also demand more GPU power. For a 27-inch monitor, QHD strikes a great balance between performance and image quality, while 4K is better suited for 32 inches or larger.

Panel Type

Currently, the main OLED panel manufacturers are LG and Samsung, each with their own technology: LG with W-OLED and Samsung with QD-OLED. Both offer major improvements over traditional LCDs, but each has its strengths. QD-OLED panels deliver richer colors and better energy efficiency, while W-OLED panels are brighter and less reflective.

Brightness

Because OLED pixels are self-emissive and don’t use LED backlighting, these displays generally have lower peak brightness than LCD monitors—rarely exceeding 275 cd/m² in SDR. Asus stands out by offering models above 400 cd/m² (thanks to optimized firmware and calibration), making them more suitable for brightly lit environments.

Refresh Rate

Measured in hertz (Hz), refresh rate indicates how many times per second the display refreshes its image. A 60 Hz monitor, for example, shows 60 frames per second. Higher refresh rates mean smoother motion and less stutter. For comfortable PC gaming, at least 75 Hz is recommended, though competitive gamers will prefer 165 Hz, 240 Hz, or even 360 Hz on the very best OLED monitors for maximum smoothness and an edge in fast-paced games.

G-Sync & FreeSync Compatibility

AMD’s FreeSync and Nvidia’s G-Sync allow monitors to use adaptive vertical sync, preventing stuttering when in-game FPS don’t match the monitor’s refresh rate. For example, if your PC can’t maintain 240 FPS on a 240 Hz display, the monitor automatically lowers its refresh rate to match. G-Sync requires an Nvidia GPU, while FreeSync works with both AMD and Nvidia cards. Note that HDR support requires G-SYNC ULTIMATE or FreeSync Premium Pro.

Response Time

This is the time it takes for a pixel to change color. Typically measured gray-to-gray (GtG), it shows how quickly a pixel can shift from one shade of gray to another. This is a critical factor for LCDs, since liquid crystals can take several milliseconds to react, causing ghosting and blur. OLED pixels are self-emissive, making them nearly instantaneous—under 0.1 ms. In practice, you don’t need to worry about response times with OLED monitors.

The Best OLED Gaming Monitors of 2025

	Samsung Odyssey G6	ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG	Samsung Odyssey G8	ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM	LG 34GS95QE
Overview
Size	27"	27"	27"	32"	34"
Aspect Ratio	16:9	16:9	16:9	16:9	21:9
Flat / Curved	Flat	Flat	Flat	Flat	Curved
Resolution	2560 x 1440 (2K QHD)	2560 x 1440 (2K QHD)	3840 x 2160 (4K UltraHD)	3840 x 2160 (4K UltraHD)	3440 x 1440 (2K WQHD)
Panel Type	QD-OLED	W-OLED	QD-OLED	QD-OLED	W-OLED
Response Time (Gray-to-Gray)	0,03 ms	0,03 ms	0,03 ms	0,03 ms	0,03 ms
HDR
Max Brightness (SDR)	250 cd/m²	278 cd/m²	250 cd/m²	265 cd/m²	275 cd/m²
Refresh Rate	240 Hz	240 Hz	240 Hz	240 Hz	240 Hz
G-Sync / FreeSync Compatibility	FreeSync Premium Pro G-SYNC compatible	FreeSync Premium Pro G-SYNC compatible	FreeSync Premium Pro G-SYNC compatible	FreeSync Premium Pro G-SYNC compatible	FreeSync Premium Pro G-SYNC compatible
Connectivity	HDMI 2.1 (x2) DisplayPort 1.4 USB-A 3.0 (x2) USB-B Earphone jack	HDMI 2.0 (x2) DisplayPort 1.4 USB-A 3.2 (x2) Earphone jack	HDMI 2.1 (x2) DisplayPort 1.4 USB-A 3.2 (x2) USB-B Earphone jack	HDMI 2.1 (x2) DisplayPort 1.4 USB-A 3.2 (x3) USB-C Earphone jack SPDIF out	HDMI 2.1 (x2) DisplayPort 1.4 USB-A 3.0 (x2) USB-B Earphone jack
Warranty	3 years	3 years	3 years	3 years	2 years
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As the leading OLED panel manufacturer, LG dominates the PC OLED monitor market. In our opinion, the LG UltraGear Gaming 27GR95QE-B is the best 27-inch OLED monitor, while the LG UltraGear 34GS95QE-B stands out as one of the best 21:9 ultrawide monitors.

Why Are OLED Monitors So Expensive?

The best OLED monitors usually cost between $600 and $1000—a steep price for many gamers. But why exactly are they so expensive?

First, OLED is inherently complex and costly to produce. Unlike LCDs, which use LED backlights and liquid crystals to control light, each OLED pixel emits its own light via an organic diode. This requires specialized materials and advanced manufacturing processes, driving up production costs.

Second, OLED monitor production is still relatively new, and yields (the percentage of panels meeting quality standards after production) are lower than with LCDs. This leads to higher unit costs.

On top of that, demand for OLED panels is constantly rising, especially for smartphones and TVs. Manufacturers like LG have to divide production capacity across different markets, keeping OLED monitor prices high.

Finally, OLED monitors are currently limited to premium models. Entry-level products—like those with fixed stands and minimal connectivity—don’t yet exist, which keeps prices from dropping.

Should You Worry About OLED Burn-In?

OLED technology offers incredible image quality, but it does have some drawbacks. The most well-known is burn-in, where ghost images or permanent marks can appear on the screen.

This happens when static elements—like logos or UI elements (taskbars, etc.)—stay on screen for very long periods. The diodes in those pixels wear out faster, sometimes leaving visible marks.

While burn-in is irreversible, manufacturers have introduced solutions to slow down diode wear. These include brightness compensation (since excessive brightness accelerates degradation) and pixel-shifting techniques, where static elements are subtly moved by a few pixels at intervals—something imperceptible to the user.

Burn-in is still a challenge for OLED monitors, but it shouldn’t stop you from adopting the technology. Today’s panels last much longer, and burn-in issues are usually covered under warranty.

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Gaming: What’s the Best OLED PC Monitor?

How to Choose the Best OLED Monitor: Key Buying Factors

The Best OLED Gaming Monitors of 2025

Why Are OLED Monitors So Expensive?

Should You Worry About OLED Burn-In?

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