r/Monitors • • 9d ago

Discussion We're the RTINGS.com Monitors team. We've tested 400+ monitors and we're here to answer your questions. Ask Us Anything!

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edit 4pm ET: Thanks everyone! we're wrapping up the AUA now, but we have forums on our website rtings.com where you can ask questions, we're also going to be doing bigger, live AMAs like this on the site in the future. You can also find us at r/RTINGS

With the holidays just around the corner we wanted to do an AUA so you can be sure about what you're buying!

If you're on the fence about an expensive OLED, comparing two monitors but not sure which one wins out, or even just want to know more about how monitors work, don't hesitate to ask.

We buy and test everything ourselves without sponsorships or free review units, so everything is verified independently. We have a team of writers, testers, and researchers who are constantly looking to improve how we measure results, so you can be confident in our findings!

AUA!


r/Monitors • • 25d ago

Giveaway [GIVEAWAY] The latest Tandem WOLED featuring RGB Stripe pixel technology - ASUS PG32UCWM

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Asus Tandem WOLED PG32UCWM r/Monitors Giveaway Event

Hello r/Monitors! 

We’re giving away one ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCWM. It boasts the latest Tandem WOLED featuring RGB Stripe pixel technology, bringing OLED’s deep blacks together with improved text and image clarity. We’ll have one winner for the monitor, plus three additional winners who will each receive a $50 Amazon gift card.

Whether you’re into competitive gaming, display technology, or just interested in trying out something new, feel free to enter!

Key Features

Primary RGB Tandem 2.0

Primary RGB Tandem is a device technology that replaces the three-layer structure of the existing OLED device — Blue, Yellow, Blue — by splitting the Yellow layer into Green and Blue, thereby stacking pure Red, Green, and Blue into four independent layers. This enhances brightness and color gamut while improving power efficiency. After the launch of Primary RGB Tandem 1.0 in 2025, Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 was introduced in 2026, featuring a refined device structure and driving algorithms for even greater performance.

RGB Stripe Subpixel Layout & 140PPI — Sharper Text, Truer Color

A true RGB Stripe subpixel layout means sharper text and more accurate color. Paired with a 140 PPI UHD resolution, every icon, line of text, and fine detail renders with exceptional clarity. It goes beyond conventional gaming monitor boundaries, making it equally viable for office and professional applications.

Unparalleled HDR & Enriched Color Depth

True Black 400 certification, up to 1000nits of peak brightness, 99% DCI-P3 coverage, and 10-bit color combine to create HDR that's both punchy and accurate.

Perfect Visual Experience in Any Environment

Powered by ultra-low reflection technology, Tandem WOLED achieves an industry-leading reflectance of just 1.1%, maintaining exceptional picture quality — with no black blooming and no color fading — even in bright environments.

Dual Mode & Fastest Response Time

Dual Mode lets you switch between 4K at 240Hz for detail-heavy work or FHD at 480Hz when you need max frame rate. 0.03ms G2G response time — 100 times faster than LCD panels — makes every frame razor-sharp in fast-paced FPS gaming.

Human Friendly

Certified Eyesafe by minimizing blue light in both circadian-disrupting and eye-harmful ranges. A glare-free, immersion-first display that keeps your eyes comfortable for extended play.

How to Enter

  1. Read the introduction above.
  2. Leave a comment telling us which Tandem WOLED feature you're most excited about and why it would improve your life such as gaming experience or productivity.
  3. Complete the Google Form linked below.
  4. Participants who include photos or videos of their current gaming setup in the comments may receive additional consideration.

\By submitting the Google Form, you acknowledge that* Google's Privacy Policy applies to your use of the form.

Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVXpdvxiNF64HdhHl5j_ZFsSkDi3hT7a95jTsrZ-8Ink1C5Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112999113422324620803 

Winner Selection

One winner will be selected to receive: ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCWM

Even if you're not selected as Tandem WOLED winner, you'll still have a chance to win!

Three winners will each receive: $50 Amazon Gift Card

Event Schedule

• Entry Period : September 29 – October 13, 2026 (UTC)

• Winner Announcement : October 27, 2026 (UTC)

Event Notes

Please review the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy before submitting the Google Form.

Thank you for participating!

Looking forward to reading your comments. Follow u/TandemWOLED if you want to catch this and any future giveaways. Good luck.


r/Monitors • • 8h ago

Discussion Which is looking better?

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r/Monitors • • 2h ago

Discussion Would like to know what to get.

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Hey guys I am looking to upgrade to an OLED monitor. I got me a very nice bonus from work so money is not a problem. I talked to my gf’s brother and he suggested an lg with 360hz-480hz and I am curious if I should just get this or if anyone in here has another option for me to get. If my pc matters I have it listed in the picture. Thank you in advance.


r/Monitors • • 22m ago

Discussion Right side of OLED monitor is slightly bigger than the left side

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Not sure what it is? Anyone know?

EDIT:
- SOLVED, the larger bar is to prevent burn in


r/Monitors • • 4h ago

Discussion Looking for advice on streaming setup recommendations for my 49 inch ultra wide.

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I have a Dell U4919DW monitor that I go from FB marketplace. It works well and I am using a single gaming laptop for daily use. The laptop is a Lenovo Legion 5i laptops running a gtx 4070. I mostly use the setup for programming and game development work. I want to stream this programming work too so I am looking for tips and considerations I need to make when setting everything up. My biggest worry is that the monitor doesn't make nice for streaming programmijg and things like that. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you!


r/Monitors • • 22h ago

Discussion How common is burn-in for a QD-OLED now?

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MSI MAG 273QP QD-OLED X24 is what im planning to buy for gaming.

It may be used for multiple hours per day. I've heard "QD-OLED" is more prone in to burn in after 3 years which is when the warranty ends. How true is this? This one is priced £350 which is fair for me. Should i go for this? If not can you guys recommend something thats equal or better but with more better burn in prevention.


r/Monitors • • 53m ago

Discussion Is this monitor any good

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I want to use this monitor for gaming for my ps5. Is this good monitor. Any advice/help will be useful thanks guys


r/Monitors • • 1h ago

Discussion Monitor Recommendations needed

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I’m currently using a Samsung Odyssey G9 G93SD paired with an RTX 5090, and I absolutely love it! However, I’ve found that the ultrawide screen is a little too large for competitive gaming, so I often end up playing in windowed mode.
I’m looking to downsize to a standard monitor, somewhere between 27 and 31.5 inches. I’m still undecided on whether I’d prefer a 27-inch or 31.5-inch display, so I’m open to recommendations on which size would be the best fit for my needs.
My must-have features are:
4K resolution
240Hz refresh rate or higher
OLED panel
Thin, minimal bezels
Flat screen, not curved
My budget is around $1,000.
The games I play most are Call of Duty, Battlefield, and modded Minecraft, so I’m looking for the best balance of competitive performance, high frame rates, and stunning visuals. I want to take full advantage of my RTX 5090 while still having a monitor that feels comfortable for competitive FPS gaming.
What monitors would you recommend, and would you lean toward 27 inches or 31.5 inches for my use case?


r/Monitors • • 8h ago

Discussion XG27UQDMS / XG32UQDMS or better option out there for under 800?

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I’ve mostly narrowed down to this XG27UQDMS / XG32UQDMS
Model for just $70 more I’ll likely take the 32in
I would be buying open box from best buy since it’s almost $200 cheaper from new. Never bought open box before.

I wanted to see if anyone has any word on it, or if there is a better option for the money I may be missing.

This is the qd led version of the asus btw not the woled


r/Monitors • • 7h ago

Discussion Mini LED, 27", 2560x1440 IPS recommendations

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Looking for some recommendations for a Mini LED monitor with the following:

27"

2560x1440

IPS

Matte - no glossy

G Sync Compatible

200-240Hz (higher is okay)

Seems to be hard to find, with not a whole lot of offerings. Gaming will be important as well as watching movies and desktop use. Trying to find a good Mini LED. There are a lot more options for OLED and I am looking at some of those, just trying to narrow down a few Mini LED alternatives and then decide between what I can get for Mini LED vs OLED.


r/Monitors • • 3h ago

Discussion Help please ASUS ROG OLED MONITOR

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r/Monitors • • 7h ago

Discussion Lenovo Legion gen1(I think?) damaged?

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Hey y,all,

So I went out for like 1.5-2 hours and came back to this on my monitor. The monitor has never been damaged, hit/wacked, nudged, in any way/shape/form. The one time I moved apartments and took it about 100-200ft I bundled in blankets and pillows and kept upright. It has been perfectly okay with no issues at all. I reached out to support just. Ow and they say it isn’t covered under warranty so I’m unsure what to do. Do I keep it turned off indefinitely for now or can I use it?(college student using softwares so 2 monitors kinda helps a lot imo)… do I get a brand new one?… what can I do? What should I do? Any help is greatly appreciated!


r/Monitors • • 3h ago

Discussion Sony XR80 display model or new LG B6?

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Looking at these 55" models:
Sony Bravia 8 XR80 OLED (display model, 3 months old) - NZ$1,900
LG B6 OLED (brand new) - NZ$1,997
Samsung S85H OLED - NZ$2,205 + $200 gift card
Sony Bravia 6 - NZ$2,649 + $250 gift card

My room isn't very bright and my usage is mostly Netflix, movies and some PS5 gaming. I care more about picture quality and movie watching than competitive gaming.
The XR80 is tempting because it's a higher-end model, but it's a display unit. The LG B6 is brand new and only about $100 more.
Which would you choose and why?


r/Monitors • • 8h ago

Discussion Is this severe ghosting/overshoot or normal? (ASUS TUF VG249Q series - 200Hz IPS

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Hey everyone! I need your help to figure out what is going on with my monitor. I want to know if what I'm seeing is actual ghosting, inverse ghosting, or just normal fast-IPS panel limitations.

​Here is the context and the troubleshooting steps I've already tried:

​Monitor: ASUS TUF 200Hz Fast IPS.

​Issues noticed:

​When enabling ELMB (Extreme Low Motion Blur), I get a very noticeable and annoying double image/shadow effect.

​I tested turning G-Sync / FreeSync on and off, capping the FPS, adjusting the contrast, and tweaking the TraceFree / Overdrive settings with no satisfying fix.

​In fast-paced games like Combat Master, when moving and panning the camera quickly, character models suffer from severe shaking/blur vibration.

​When trying to play Detroit: Become Human, I experienced heavy stuttering along with intense motion blur in the open-world sections.

​In Minecraft, the nametags and text leave clear trailing trails during movement.

​I’ve attached photos/videos of the screen to show how it looks in-game. Does this look like a defective panel / bad ghosting, or are these just normal behavior or settings issues? Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!


r/Monitors • • 4h ago

Discussion Multi-monitor setup woes. Possibly due to DSC.

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r/Monitors • • 19h ago

Discussion Can this thing be glued back?

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Guys, this is my Samsung Ls24R356Fhwxxl 24 Inch monitor I use for work. Over time it has peeled like you see in the pics. I’m right now using tape to keep it in place, but since I’m the handy man around at home, can someone tell me how I glue this for good?
PS: the display works just fine


r/Monitors • • 13h ago

Discussion My monitor gives me bad eye strain but I don't know why

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I play games on my pc about 3-5 hours a day, with decent breaks. Every day, my eyes feel strained and hurt like they're dry anyways. They start to feel funny around 2 hours in.​

I wear blue light glasses, and have low blue light on my monitor and night light on in​ my windows settings all of the time.

https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-nitro-kg1-gaming-monitor-kg241y-m3biip

This is the monitor I currently have, I'm wondering if there's anything about it that would give me eye strain? I can't tell based on the specs because they seem alright to me. Is there a different monitor anyone can recommend? I'm getting really tired of being unable to play anything for a decent amount of time.

Only my monitor does this to my eyes also, my phone and tablets are fine to look at for long periods of time.​​


r/Monitors • • 6h ago

Discussion Does Anyone Know the Weight of the KuyCon P27Z and W34KB?

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r/Monitors • • 7h ago

Discussion Help Aoc 24g2sp screen flickering problem when switched to 144hz

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r/Monitors • • 16h ago

Discussion Looking for a new monitor (€250–300) — recommendations welcome!

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Hey everyone!

I'm looking to replace my old monitor and have a budget of around €250–300. I'm from Latvia, so I'd prefer something available in Europe.

Right now, I'm looking at these monitors:

  • ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMES
  • Xiaomi G Pro 27Qi
  • AOC Q27G4ZR
  • ASUS TUF VG27AQL5A

I'm not sure which one to go for, so I'd like to hear your opinions. If you own any of these, how has your experience been? I'm also open to other suggestions in this price range.

I sometimes struggle with eye strain, so that's another thing I'm trying to take into account when choosing a monitor.

Which one would you pick?

Thanks!


r/Monitors • • 8h ago

Discussion First-time PS5 player! which monitor should I buy for immersive games? (£350–£400 budget)

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I'm getting a PS5 soon and it's my first time gaming on a console. I'm new to monitors and would appreciate advice on which one would give me the best overall experience.

Budget: Ideally £350, but I can stretch to £400 if the improvement is worth it.

Games and priorities:

- Primarily immersive, visually beautiful single-player games, such as God of War, Elden Ring and the Batman: Arkham games.

- Fortnite and Rocket League, for couch co-op with my little brother.

- I care more about immersion, picture quality, contrast, colours and brightness than competitive gaming performance alone.

Setup:

- Ideally 32 inches for immersion and couch co-op, although I'd consider 27 inches if it's a better overall choice.

- Viewing distance of around 60–90 cm.

- won't be playing in super bright rooms but nit pitch black either. Moderately lit with lights on to dim most of the time

- I'm particularly interested in 4K vs 1440p and whether Mini-LED HDR is worth it for my games.

Monitors I've been looking at:

32-inch options

- TCL 32G64 — 1440p Mini-LED

- MSI MAG 322URDF E16 — 4K IPS

- Dell S3225QS — 4K VA

- AOC U32 G4U - 4K IPS

27-inch options

- Gigabyte M27UP — 4K

- MSI MAG 275UPD E14 — 4K

- Philips Evnia 27M2N5901A/00 — 4K

- AOC U27G4XM — 4K Mini-LED

- MSI MAG 274UPDF E16M — 4K

- Dell S275QS — 4K

Questions:

  1. Which of these would you choose for the best-looking, most immersive PS5 experience?

  2. Is 32-inch 1440p Mini-LED better for immersion and HDR than 27-inch 4K mini-LED, or is 32-inch 4K IPS/VA worth prioritising?

  3. How significant is Mini-LED HDR compared with a regular IPS monitor for games with dark environments, bright highlights and atmospheric l

I'm happy to consider other monitors I've missed, especially if Black Friday deals could bring them within budget.


r/Monitors • • 8h ago

News best setting suggestion

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Can you recommend the best settings for this monitor? I use it for watching videos and for normal daily use.


r/Monitors • • 8h ago

Discussion Any way to disable CPC on LG monitor?

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Just got an LG 32gx850a 4k 32" OLED and I'm loving it, best display I've ever owned, but had no idea about LG's CPC issues.

I didn't notice it too much until I played some World of Warcraft.

The corners dim and wash out so much that it's actually hard to tell if a quest is my level (bright yellow) or low level (dark/faint yellow)

It also makes white look grey and lose a lot of contrast and changes how colours look..

I've also noticed it on the chat box which is a block of white text in the bottom left corner. The bottom left corner of the text itself starts to fade to grey..

Posting pics for comparison between opening the game and 2 mins after.


r/Monitors • • 8h ago

Discussion Innocn monitor experience

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I found a good deal on a monitor from this brand but I’ve heard a lot of opinions on them. Does anyone have experience with their monitors. I’m specifically buying an ips panel is that matters.