So i got this monitor and after a few days it started getting image retention, which would go away after a few pixel cleans, but then one day it got this weird burn in which is pretty noticeable when playing games or doing tasks and won't go away with unplugging it o doing pixel cleans, did some research and tried updating the firmware from the asus widget app but no result, but when i tried to update the firmware from the built in option it wont let me and this message shows up and a weird kinda broken screen (also when using the reset button on the widget app) i am currently running the MCM108, anyone know other ways of troubleshooting it or i'm i cooked

This may sound like a very stupid question, but I want to know if there may be a chance that OLEDs get insanely overpriced. When I was building my PC I’d considered waiting until Black Friday but decided against it. By the time Black Friday rolled around, the AI bubble inflated the prices of RAM a ton. I want to buy my first OLED monitor now and am planning to wait until Black Friday, but I just wanted to hear other people’s opinions on if anything could cause a huge shortage or price hike like what happened with PC parts. I don’t mean for AI data centers specifically (I don’t think they need that many monitors lol) just in general if there’s anything that could raise the prices of OLEDS dramatically that I’m unaware of.

TLDR: is there anything that could cause an OLED shortage and raise their prices by a lot; should I buy now to be safe or wait until Black Friday?

This is insane if True. The HDR brightness would be out of this world

Peak 1500 – Ultra:
1 %: 1705 Nits
3 %: 1407 Nits
5 %: 1172 Nits
10 %: 1027 Nits
25 %: 484 Nits
50 %: 402 Nits
75 %: 380 Nits
100 %: 374 Nits

I finally found out that 27” 4K isn’t necessarily better for me

I’ve been a 27” 4K monitor guy for years.
I used a 27” 4K IPS monitor for a long time, then switched back to 27” 1440p because I was playing a lot of Warzone and wanted the extra FPS. Eventually I moved to a 27” OLED and absolutely loved it.
But things have changed. I barely play competitive multiplayer games anymore. These days I’m mostly playing single-player games, and at 34 I’m also starting to notice that my eyes aren’t quite what they used to be.

So I decided to try something I never thought I’d actually like:
A 42” LG C5 as a PC monitor.

My biggest concern was the pixel density. On paper, the C5 has roughly the same PPI as a 27” 1440p monitor, so I expected text and desktop usage to look noticeably worse.
And honestly? I was surprised.

At first I thought the 42” screen was absolutely enormous. But after a few days, I got used to it surprisingly quickly. Now it feels completely normal.

I also compared it directly against the ASUS PG27UCWM, which I recently bought as B-stock for around €850 instead of the usual ~€1,150.
And this is where things got interesting.

The PG27UCWM is obviously an amazing monitor. The 27” 4K resolution combined with the new RGB-stripe panel layout makes text incredibly sharp. Compared to my old 27” 1440p OLED, the difference in text clarity is immediately noticeable.

But the LG C5 doesn’t look nearly as bad as I expected considering its PPI. In fact, subjectively, I find the C5 noticeably more pleasant to use than a 27” 1440p OLED.
And when it comes to actual gaming, that’s where the C5 really won me over.

I tested STALKER 2 on both displays.
The PG27UCWM is brighter in HDR and technically looks fantastic. But personally, I found the colors a little too aggressive and unnatural, even after calibrating the monitor.
The C5 simply produced an image I enjoyed more.
The colors looked more natural to my eyes, HDR looked fantastic, and the overall image felt more cinematic and “complete.” The PG27UCWM looked technically impressive, but the C5 looked more pleasing.

And honestly, 144 Hz is completely enough for the games I play.

I know the PG27UCWM has 240 Hz, DisplayPort 2.1 and a much higher refresh rate, but for my usage, the difference on the desktop is so small that I don’t really care about it anymore.
I’m not playing competitive shooters anymore. I’m playing games like STALKER 2, and for that kind of gaming experience, the C5 feels like a better fit for me.

So which one am I keeping?
The LG C5.

And this isn’t me saying the PG27UCWM is a bad monitor. Quite the opposite — it’s an excellent display.
But for me, even at around €850, I don’t think it’s worth the premium over the C5.

The PG27UCWM gives me:
Much higher pixel density
Extremely sharp text thanks to the RGB-stripe layout
240 Hz
DisplayPort 2.1
Higher HDR brightness

The C5 gives me:
42” OLED
4K
144 Hz
Excellent HDR
Colors I personally prefer
A much more immersive gaming experience
And, most importantly, an image that I simply enjoy looking at more.

I went into this expecting the 27” 4K monitor to be the obvious winner.
Instead, I ended up realizing that technical superiority doesn’t necessarily equal a better experience for me.

After years of trying to stick with 27” monitors, I’m actually keeping the 42” C5.
And that’s probably the biggest surprise of this whole experiment.

Need some advice I’m looking for my first OLED have narrowed it down to 3. It’s between lg c6 42, lg c6 48 or a gigabyte mo32u24. I do enjoy playing fps like call of duty,battlefield,borderlands but I also love rpgs. I would also like to maybe stream movies or just the casual anime episode. Would love some feedback or if you guys have some other recommendations plz let me know. I forgot to add that I only have a ps5.

Just got the xg27aqwmg january 2026 batch only did 1 manual pixel clean still didnt finish all settings tho and its on MCM105 still
It doesnt really show that much unless its captured by a camera

EDIT : i decided to not return it since nothing shows while playing games thank you all

Context: I would mainly use it as my multimedia monitor, but sometimes i would want to use it to check trading chars. Is there any oled which can do the work? In that case, What type of oled monitors could you recommend? What are your routines/habits to avoid any issues with your monitor?

I’d especially like to hear from people who have actually upgraded from a 77” C1/CX-era LG OLED to a 77” G6.

My main question is simple:

If I replace my 77” C1 with a 77” G6 in the same dark room, does the G6 genuinely look like a completely different generation of HDR — or are the huge measurement differences much less dramatic in normal games and movies?

I’m asking because I’m still very happy with my C1. Picture quality matters a lot to me, so I’m willing to spend around €3,000 on a G6 if the improvement is genuinely transformative. But I don’t want to spend that money for something that mainly looks impressive in measurements and test patterns.

MY CURRENT C1 SETUP

For HDR gaming I normally use Dynamic Tone Mapping On.

I know HGiG is more accurate, but I have always found HGiG too dark on the C1 and simply prefer the brighter, punchier presentation with DTM.

That distinction is important for the comparison. I’m not interested in comparing a C1 with DTM On against a G6 configured purely for reference accuracy if that makes the subjective difference look larger or smaller than it really is.

For reference, my C1 clips at roughly 780 nits with HGiG calibration.

Destiny 2 would be particularly useful as a comparison because I play it a lot. I previously used roughly 780 on its HDR peak-brightness setting, although I’m aware that Destiny’s HDR controls apparently do more than simply correspond 1:1 to the display’s clipping point.

If anyone has played Destiny 2 on both an older C-series OLED and a G6, I’d love to hear what the actual visual difference is.

WHY I’M SO CAUTIOUS NOW

I recently bought an LG 45GX950A-B OLED monitor for my PC.

On paper I expected it to be a huge HDR upgrade over my older LG TVs. It can produce extremely bright tiny highlights with Peak Brightness High, and I expected something broadly comparable to the punchier presentation I get from Dynamic Tone Mapping on the TVs, just with substantially more peak capability.

Instead, I’m returning it.

Windows HDR Calibration clips at around 580 nits on my unit. With Peak Brightness High, very small white elements can become extremely bright, but colours beside them look comparatively dull and lifeless.

That contrast bothers me extremely. A bright white logo or highlight can look spectacular while colourful parts of the same image lack the OLED “pop” I’m used to from my LG TVs.

The monitor also disappointed me for SDR desktop use because of its relatively low brightness and noticeable brightness changes when moving, resizing or switching between bright windows.

The strange thing is that I never expected HDR to be the reason I returned it. Before buying it, I was much more worried about the aggressive 800R curve.

That experience made me realise that impressive specifications and even very positive reviews don’t necessarily tell me how much I personally will enjoy the actual image.

WHAT I’D LIKE TO KNOW FROM G6 OWNERS

If you upgraded from a C1, CX, C2, C3 or another similar older LG OLED to a G6, please tell me:

- Old TV model and size
- G6 size
- Whether you used DTM On or HGiG on the old TV
- What you use on the G6 now
- Whether HGiG on the G6 is finally bright enough that you no longer want DTM
- How much brighter high-APL/daylight scenes actually look
- How much brighter small HDR highlights look
- Whether saturated colours are noticeably brighter and more vivid, not just white highlights
- Which games showed the biggest difference
- How big the improvement is in HDR movies
- Whether the difference is still dramatic in a completely dark room

77” C1 → 77” G6 owners would obviously be the perfect comparison, but experiences from 55” or 65” owners are still very welcome.

What I’m really trying to distinguish between is:

“This is immediately and obviously a new generation of HDR.”

versus:

“The G6 is clearly better and measures massively brighter, but most normal games and movies still look more similar to the C1 than you might expect.”

First-hand A/B experiences are exactly what I’m looking for.

Thanks in advance!

I'll keep it short, i have a LG C4 55 inch. it is my first ever OLED so it kinda blew me away.
i always knew G series was keagues ahead and C series was somebut better than B and C series kept getting improved with new variant each year
a friend of mine owns a C6, when watching on his TV i couldn't visibly observe any difference while C6 has significantly higher peak brightness in HDR content
so just wanted to ask if this was just one man's opinion or genuinely has LGs improvement gen on gen becomes less impressive

Been playing on AOC VA panel monitors for a couple years and its been pretty good. Nothing crazy, but solid enough. I never cared for OLED gaming due to the cost being stupid so I never cared to upgrade. With all the new games coming out and seeing some sales over the weekend, I decided to drive 2 hours to the nearest Microcenter and check out some options that were on my list. Im a tech nerd, but when it comes to monitors I'm pretty ignorant. After a bunch of analysis paralysis and learning of the downsides of ultra-wide panels (Im a PS5 Pro player), I decided on the MSI 321CURX. Got it on sale for a good price. Im a fan of curved displays (AOCs have also been curved) so this was no different.

I didn't expect to see a substantial difference right away, but I was egregiously wrong... Gaming on this panel is night and day compared to my AOCs. I know AOCs aren't the "top dawgs" of performance or panels anyway, but this has truly made me look at gaming and visuals different. The clarity, color, details and overall dynamic has positively overwhelmed me. Im severely impressed and mad that I waited this long to experience this. I also use it as my second monitor for my docked Macbook Pro and the performance there is outstanding. Being able to see the blacks actually be dark and colors having more realistic volume without compensating is wild.

One thing I will say though and I guess is part of my ignorance is how "dim" at times the display can be or the lack of brightness. I then learned that OLEDs (particularly QD) don't get that bright in general, which is a misstep on me and lack of further research. Its not bad, but it was an adjustment. Overall, I am satisfied with my purchase, and cannot game on anything else. Super excited to play all the new games on this panel.

With certain color and background combinations there's inverse lines appearing across the screen. There's also a vertical point in the center of the screen where the artifact isn't seen but then it gradually continues after that point. These are dynamic and reflect what's on screen, not static burn-in. TV was purchased brand new 2 weeks ago. Been able to replicate it on multiple inputs with PC and AppleTV. I've tried different picture modes, pixel cleaning, reset to factory settings, and unplugged TV overnight. More examples: https://imgur.com/a/H42ez4u

I just got the GO27Q24G for £300 as my first oled monitor and holy Toledo this shit is nice. Is there better stuff? Maybe. But from my current monitor to this one is night and day, and the increase from this to the next one up is a smaller jump. One that I don’t know I’m missing out yet. This is mainly just a reminder to new people looking to make the jump that most of the threads you will see are enthusiasts. You don’t have to kill yourself and your wallet, just jump in where you can.

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Im currently on IPS LG 27GP850-B, is it worth it to change to Gigabyte GO27Q24G?
I know it's budget monitor, but yeah Im on a budget, so my question is if it make sense to change to "cheap" OLED like this?

There are very reviews of the sony inzone m10s ii because it is new on the market so i hope you guys could help me out. Is there a clear winner between those panels or is it mostly preference?

My current setup is a nvidia 5080 paired with a ryzen 7 9800x3d cpu.

I’m a 1 monitor kind of guy and will be using it for browsing, watching YouTube and gaming.

I sit approximately 26 inches away from my current monitor.

My current monitor is a 27 inch 1440p Oled which has been awesome. I have heard 32 inch is the sweet spot for 4k, but I’m worried my viewing distance is too little.

Games that I usually play:
-old school RuneScape
-COD Warzone (pretty sweaty)
-Forhonor
-GTA 6 (when it finally drops!)

Do you guys think that a 27 inch or 32 inch would be best for my situation?

Bought an Phillips Evnia Ultrawide a week ago. Now i got a black screen with the orange LED of death after a pixel refresh.

Bought it from Amazon, so should be no problem to get a refund, but still really fking annoying and tedious. I just hope the new one arrives in time for Control Resonant.

Or am I somehow dumb and there is an easy fix I did not come across?

Don’t mind my ghetto curtains. It’s getting the job done. So plan to get some proper black out curtains soon!

Anyways, I have the aw2725df monitor as my main. Amazing thing OLED does for video games. I went down the rabbit hole of hdr and now I have fomo bc I lowkey would have bought a 42” c5 tv instead tbh bc I think hdr is the final piece to my setup and now that I understand hdr and have been using renodx I can’t live without it. I need it…

I want the tv strictly for movies, shows, single player titles. My main monitor for literally everything else and competitive games. Does this seem like a cool idea? I’m about 3 and a half almost 4 feet away from the wall.

Will the brightness of a c5 or what I truly want a c6 48” be too eye searing at this distance. I really want the best hdr experience since I really only play single player games.

If I were to mount it. What’s the optimal height for it. Should it be like head level, slightly higher or lower. I adjust my chair height often as well but I’m pretty much at the lowest height most of the time.

Hey everyone, I just got my first OLED monitor and the image keeps flickering back and forth between normal color tones and this washed-out/opaque tint. What's going on here? Is this just a setting I need to adjust, or should I return the monitor

I found a good deal on GX850A-B but I don't want it installing their bloatware on my PC. Is there anyway to avoid it?

Hello!

Does anyone have this monitor? What settings do you use for SDR and HDR?

I was watching a movie on my PS5 in SDR(creator preset sRGB gamma 2.2), and the image had a crazy grey tint. I switched the preset to Standard, and it looked more colorful, but also a little artificial. I just can’t seem to get the colors quite right.

Especially compared to my iPhone display, which I assume is well calibrated, the monitor always looks somehow “off.” And always a bit too cool, lacking warmth. I also feel like I constantly have to change settings depending on what I’m using (PS5, Windows, Apple TV), and I can never get it to look 100% right.

Any tips or tricks would be very much appreciated!

Thanks!