OLED Monitors In 2023: The Current Market Status

OLED displays don’t rely on a backlight to produce an image, which allows them to generate true blacks for a basically infinite contrast ratio.

Moreover, they have an instantaneous pixel response time speed for minimal motion blur in fast-paced games.

There are already numerous OLED TVs available that take full advantage of the points mentioned above, but what about OLED monitors?

In this article, we’ll keep you posted about everything related to OLED monitors, including potential release dates or any market status updates.

You can also check out our dedicated New Monitors article to check on the upcoming Mini LED and other displays.

24″ – 32″ OLED Monitors

UltraWide OLED Monitors

42″ + OLED Monitors

<22″ OLED Monitors

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Best OLED Gaming Monitors

If you’re looking for an OLED monitor for gaming, there are quite a few options to choose from nowadays!

About The Monitor

The ASUS PG42UQ is one of the best displays based on LG’s W-OLED panel thanks to its 42″ screen size that’s much more usable for desktop use than the 48″ models and its heatsink implementation, which allows for higher brightness.

Image Quality

4K UHD resolution looks sharp even on a 42″ sized screen! You get roughly 106 pixels per inch.

The monitor also has a decent peak brightness of ~800-nits for HDR content, while the brightness under SDR amounts goes up to 200-nits for a 100% white window.

10-bit color depth is supported without dithering and you get a wide 98% DCI-P3 color space coverage. An sRGB mode is also provided for an accurate representation of sRGB content.

All in all, you get an incredible image quality with true blacks, vivid colors and crisp details.

While the PG42UQ doesn’t get as bright as some high-end LED-backlit screens, its decent peak brightness, infinite contrast ratio and lack of backlight bleed more than make up for it and offer an overall more immersive viewing experience, especially in dark rooms.

*PC Mode, Game Optimizer enabled
**Uniform Brightness enabled

Features

While the risk of burn-in can take away from the otherwise amazing image quality of OLED, the display’s performance is uncompromising.

To start with, you get imperceptibly low input lag, so there’s no delay between your actions and the result on the screen.

Further, the pixel response time speed is faster than that of any LED monitor; it’s instantaneous, making for a ghosting-free gaming experience.

Next, the monitor features variable refresh rate (VRR) with FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible and HDMI 2.1 Forum VRR support for tear-free gameplay up to 120FPS with a 40-120Hz range.

Check out our full PG42UQ review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers +/- 5° tilt adjustment. You can also mount the screen via the 300x300mm VESA pattern.

Unlike LG’s OLED42C2 TV, which has a glossy screen surface, the ASUS PG42UQ has a matte anti-glare coating that’s better at mitigating glare, but the image isn’t quite as vivid in a dark room (the C2 is more reflective under direct lighting though).

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 inputs, two HDMI 2.0 ports, a headphone jack, a digital audio line-out port and a quad-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

As it’s based on the same panel, the LG OLED42C2 is also worth considering. It has a glossy screen surface and a bit lower brightness, so it’s better suited for dark rooms. Further, it has built-in smart TV features and Dolby Vision support. Most importantly, the 42C2 can be found for as low as $850, while the PG42UQ goes for ~$1400.

Philips also announced a monitor based on the same panel, the Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 with USB-C 90W PD and a more ergonomic stand. It’s available for $1,400.

48″ OLED Displays

Want a larger 48″ OLED display? Below you’ll find a list of all available models. However, in this case, we recommend considering LG’s C1 and C2 TVs as well, the OLED48C1, for instance, can be found for as low as $800 on sale.

• Gigabyte Aorus FO48U
• Skyworth G90 F48G9U
• AOC AG485UD
• AOC AG485UD2
• Acer CG48
• Innocn 48Q1V
• ASUS PG48UQ
• LG 48GQ900
• BenQ EX480UZ

LG OLED Flex LX3 – 42″ Bendable OLED Display

The 42″ 4K 120Hz bendable OLED screen, the Flex LX3, can bend from flat to a steep 900R curvature with 20 levels in between.

Noteworthy features include Adaptive-Sync support (FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible), matte anti-glare screen coating, a built-in microphone, dual 40W integrated speakers, Dolby Atmos and RGB lighting that synchronizes with on-screen video/audio.

The screen can be bent manually or via the provided remote controller, while the stand offers height adjustment up to 140mm and -5°/10° tilt.

Panel-related specifications, such as peak brightness and color gamut aren’t revealed, but we assume they will be similar to that of the 42″ C2 TV.

The LG 42LX3QPUA 42″ 4K 120Hz bendable OLED display is now available on LG’s website.

About The Monitor

The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF is based on Samsung’s OLED panel that’s enhanced with quantum dots (QD-OLED), which improves upon various aspects of LG’s OLED.

Image Quality

To start with, the AW3423DWF boasts a wide 99.3% DCI-P3 color gamut in comparison to the 98% DCI-P3 coverage of the PG42UQ.

So, you get more vibrant and saturated colors! You’ll also find dedicated sRGB and DCI-P3 color modes with adjustable brightness and gamma.

Next, the Dell AW3423DWF is also brighter. It’s capable of reaching a higher 1,000-nit peak brightness and it can sustain over 250-nits (as opposed to 200-nits of the PG42UQ) with a 100% white window

The overall perceived brightness is also higher due to more saturated colors.

Just like every OLED, the AW3423DWF has an infinite contrast ratio, instantaneous response time speed and wide viewing angles with consistent colors.

Another advantage of QD-OLED technology is better burn-in resistance; Dell even offers a three-year warranty that covers burn-in.

While the 3440×1440 resolution is lower than 4K UHD, it actually provides a higher pixel density on 34″ sized displays at roughly 110 PPI (pixels per inch), in comparison to 92 PPI of 48″ 4K and 106 PPI of 42″ 4K displays.

So, you’ll get sharper details, as well as an extended horizontal field of view due to the ultrawide resolution. Unlike LG’s OLED panels that use WRGB subpixel layout, QD-OLEDs have regular RGB subpixels, but in a triangular layout, so there’s still some minor fringing on small text that can be alleviated via ClearType.

Moving on, the Dell AW3423DWF has a high 165Hz refresh rate and VRR support for tear-free gameplay. Sadly, it doesn’t support backlight strobing.

You can learn more about the monitor in our full review.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers height adjustment up to 110mm, -5°/21° tilt, +/- 20° swivel, +/- 5° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, HDMI 2.0 (max 100Hz), a headphone jack, line-out and a quad-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

There’s also the Dell AW3423DW variant with a dedicated G-SYNC model and a 175Hz refresh rate, but it’s $200 more expensive and lacks some features.

Samsung, MSI and Philips announced their models (without G-SYNC module) based on the same panel:

• Samsung Odyssey OLED G8
• MSI MEG 342C
• Philips Evnia 34M2C8600

About The Monitor

The LG 27GR95QE-B is a 27″ 1440p 240Hz HDR gaming monitor based on a W-OLED panel with a wide 98.5% DCI-P3 color gamut.

This is the combination of specs many gamers have been waiting for, and while some users might have preferred a 4K model, 1440p will still look rather sharp and crisp on the monitor’s 26.5″ viewable screen with 110.8 PPI (pixels per inch).

It also has a decent peak brightness of 200-nits for a 100% white window and up to 800-nits for small highlights.

Another advantage of 1440p is that it’s significantly less demanding to drive than 4K UHD, allowing you to maintain higher frame rates, while the difference in image quality between the two resolutions is not that noticeable in games and videos.

Naturally, there is still a discernable difference when it comes to text and detail clarity in other applications though.

Check out our full LG 27GR95QE review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

Next, the LG 27GR95QE monitor features a slim design with full ergonomic support, matte anti-glare coating and rich connectivity options with two HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, a headphone jack, SPDIF-out and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

It also supports hardware calibration and AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible VRR technologies.

Alternatives

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

ASUS also announced a model based on the same panel, the ROG Swift PG27AQDM, which will have an integrated heatsink for a bit higher brightness!

It has been seen in MicroCenter and Newegg for $1,000.

Acer Predator X27U

Acer will release a model too, the Predator X27U with a KVM and USB-C port (90W Power Delivery, DP Alt Mode not confirmed).

It will be available in Q2 2023 for $1100.

Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 OLED

Corsair revealed their monitor based on the popular 27″ 1440p 240Hz W-OLED panel with the same key specifications.

The Xeneon 27QHD240 OLED model also boasts a fully ergonomic stand with rich connectivity options, including two HDMI 2.1 ports, DP 1.4, USB-C (with DP Alt Mode, PW not specified), a quad-USB hub and a headphone jack.

Unlike other manufacturers, Corsair also clearly states a 3-year warranty that covers burn-in. It will be available in May 2023, but there’s no word on official pricing yet.

AOC AGON Pro AG276QZD

AOC also has a model in the works that’s using LG’s 1440p 240Hz W-OLED panel, the AGON Pro AG276QZD. The monitor features a fully ergonomic stand and decent connectivity options with two DP 1.4 ports, two HDMI 2.0 ports, a dual-USB 3.0 hub, a headphone jack and dual 5W integrated speakers.

No word on pricing and availability yet.

Eve / Dough Spectrum ES07E2D

Unlike the LG 27GR95QE and the ASUS PG27AQDM with matte anti-glare screen coatings, the Dough Spectrum ES07E2D will feature a glossy screen surface for a more vivid (but also more reflective) image quality.

However, we’d like to warn you about purchased Dough / Eve monitors that were never shipped to users and unpaid refunds. Plenty of their customers reported not receiving monitors or refunds even for the old 2020 Spectrum models.

The ES07E2D is available for pre-order for $650, so if you want to take the risk, that’s up to you, but you should definitely check out the experiences of their users first, on their own forum and elsewhere.

Other 27″ – 32″ 4K High Refresh Rate OLED Displays

There are rumors that Samsung is considering a 27″ QD-OLED panel, but there’s no other information currently available.

Also, LG announced that they’re working on a 20″ OLED panel. No word on pricing, availability or other features, sadly.

Moreover, AU Optronics plans to develop 32″ 4K 144Hz and 32″ 8K 120Hz OLED panels, but again, there’s no other information available than that.

About The Monitor

The Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 is a 45″ ultrawide bendable OLED display with a 3440×1440 resolution, variable refresh rate support (FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible, HDMI 2.1 VRR) and a 240Hz refresh rate!

It’s based on LG’s W-OLED panel and can be bent between 800R to completely flat.

Other specifications include instantaneous pixel response time and infinite contrast ratio thanks to the OLED panel, as well as a high 1,000-nit peak brightness for HDR highlights and 160-nits for 100% SDR white window, and a wide 98.5% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.

The 3440×1440 resolution on a 45″ screen size results in a pixel density of 83 PPI (similar to that of 27″ 1920×1080 displays), which won’t appeal to many users.

However, given the screen size and the distance you’d be away from the screen, it should be just fine for gaming and content consumption. In fact, at a distance of 41″ (104cm), the individual pixels won’t be noticeable.

It also offers a three-year warranty for burn-in and dead pixels.

Design & Connectivity

The screen measures 41.36″ (~105cm) in width and 17.73″ (~45cm) in height, equivalent to a 36″ 16:9 screen with ~32% extra width. It has a matte anti-glare coating. Sadly, the stand is tilt-only and not VESA mount compatible, but Corsair plans to release a mounting accessory in Q1 2023.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, two USB-C ports, (one with DP Alt Mode and 30W PD, and the other for the USB hub), four downstream USB-A ports and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

LG 45GR95QE

The LG UltraGear 45GR95QE is based on the same panel as the Corsari Flex but with a fixed 800R curvature. Other panel-related specifications are the same except that LG’s model goes for $1700 and has an ergonomic stand, but its 2-year warranty doesn’t cover burn-in.

Check out our LG 45GR95QE review for more information.

Acer Predator X45

Acer will also release a 45″ 3440×1440 240Hz OLED monitor, the Predator X45 based on the same panel with a fixed 800R curvature. It will be available in Q2 2023 for $1700.

MSI Project 491C

MSI announced the Project 491C. It’s a 49″ super-ultrawide curved gaming monitor based on a QD-OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate.

More information to come!

Samsung Odyssey OLED G9

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SC) is a 49″ 5120×1440 240Hz super-ultrawide curved (1800R) gaming monitor based on a QD-OLED panel.

We’ll update the article as soon as we have more information, but we expect to see VRR support, triangular RGB sub-pixel layout and semi-glossy screen coating.

Best Professional OLED Monitors

Looking for an OLED monitor for professional color-critical work? Here, you will find the best models available (and announced).

About The Monitor

For most users, 48″ and even 42″ sized 16:9 displays are too big for regular desktop use, so they have to wait for smaller OLED monitors.

The LG 32EP950 and 27EP950 are the first OLED displays available in the more common desktop monitor form factor, but they’re aimed at professionals.

Image Quality

Both the 32EP950 and 27EP950 offer the same key specifications, performance and features – the main difference between them is in screen size and, therefore, pixel density or PPI (pixels per inch).

The 27″ model (EPM269Q017A) has a bit sharper image quality with 163 PPI, whereas the 32″ variant still offers a crisp image, but with less scaling necessary at 140 PPI.

Their main feature, besides the infinite contrast ratio, is the exceptional 99% Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 color gamut combined with professional-grade factory calibration, making them ideal for professional work involving all common color spaces.

The peak brightness amounts to 250-nits for SDR content, and ~540-nits for HDR; true 10-bit color depth is supported as well.

Features

Due to their low 60Hz refresh rate and high $3,000 – $4,000 pricing, the monitors won’t really appeal to gamers.

Still, due to their excellent image quality, low input lag and instantaneous response time speed, games look and run great. However, variable refresh rate is not supported, so you’ll have to resort to V-Sync in order to prevent tearing.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is robust and versatile with up to 130mm height adjustment, 90° pivot, tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility, but not swivel option.

Connectivity options include two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, HDMI 2.0, USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 90W PD), a headphone jack and a USB 3.0 hub (1 upstream + 3 downstream).

Alternatives

LG also plans to release the LG 27BP95E and LG 32BP95E variants with built-in colorimeters.

The ViewSonic VP32-OLED is another 32″ model, likely based on the same panel. It should be available in Q3 2022 for $5000.

The Philips 27E1N8900 is another 27″ 4K 60Hz monitor based on a slightly different and cheaper (~$1100) JOLED panel (EPM269Q014A).

Unlike LG’s model, it doesn’t support hardware calibration. Other specifications are basically identical, so we’ll have to wait for reviews for a proper comparison between the two panels.

ASUS also announced a 27″ 4K 60Hz OLED monitor, the ProArt PA27DCE. No word on pricing and release date though. It’s also unknown which JOLED panel it uses.

Further, LG released another 27″ 4K 60Hz OLED monitor, the LG 27EQ850, but it’s unknown which panel exactly it uses.

There’s the ViewSonic VX2722-4K-OLED monitor based on the EPM269Q00V JOLED panel. Specs include 109% Adobe RGB ‘coverage’ (most likely implies Adobe RGB gamut volume instead), 60Hz, DisplayHDR 400 True Black certification with 540-nits peak brightness, ergonomic stand, USB-C with 96W PD and DP Alt Mode, hardware calibration and PiP/PbP support. It’s available in China for ~$1216.

Additionally, ASUS has a model in the works based on the same panel as the 32EP950/32BP95E with an integrated calibrator as well, the ASUS ProArt PA32DC.

At CES 2023, ASUS revealed another OLED monitor, the ASUS ProArt PA32DCM with 32″ 4K 60Hz JOLED RGB panel, a 700-nit peak brightness, Thunderbolt 4, hardware calibration, 99% DCI-P3 gamut coverage and Delta E < 1 factory calibration.

Other OLED Monitors

If you’re not interested in any of the above-mentioned OLED displays, here you’ll find all the information about all other OLED monitors and announced panels. However, most of them are discontinued, overpriced, or have very little information available.

55″ 4K 120Hz OLED Gaming Monitors

You’ll be able to find 55″ 4K 120Hz OLED gaming monitors, including:

• Dell Alienware AW5520QF
• Acer Predator CG552K
• ViewSonic Elite XG550
• MSI MEG551U

However, we don’t recommend these models as they’re terribly overpriced (~$3,000) and don’t even support HDR. You can get a 55″ OLED TV at half the price with better image quality and just as good performance.

32:9 UltraWide OLED Gaming Monitor

BOE revealed a 32:9 ultrawide curved gaming monitor with an OLED panel. It boasts a 49″ 3840×1080 240Hz screen with a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut and a 500-nit peak brightness (150nits typical).

Sadly, we don’t have any other information about it, but we’ll update the article as soon as something comes up.

Burning Core

Back in 2018, JOLED showcased a 21.6″ 1080p 144Hz OLED gaming display called the Burning Core, after the eSports team that helped develop the monitor.

At that time, they also mentioned that a 27″ 4K 60Hz OLED model is in the works, but there haven’t been any updates regarding neither monitor since.

Dell UP3017Q

Another monitor worth mentioning is the discontinued Dell UP3017Q with a 30″ 4K 60Hz OLED panel, which was the very first OLED monitor available.

It boasted a wide color gamut with 100% Adobe RGB, 97.5% DCI-P3 and 85.8% Rec2020 coverage. However, it was very expensive at ~$3,500, it didn’t support HDR, and had a low 300-nit peak brightness.

Best Portable OLED Monitors

If you need a good portable monitor, you’re in luck. Most OLED monitors available today are, in fact, portable. So, you’ll at least have a somewhat decent selection in this category.

About The Monitor

The ASUS ProArt PQ22UC was the second OLED monitor to be announced. It’s based on a JOLED panel by Sony and Panasonic.

4K UHD resolution on such a small display provides you with an incredible pixel density of 204 PPI (pixels per inch), which guarantees stunning detail clarity.

It also boasts a wide 99% DCI-P3 color gamut with true 10-bit depth, a 330-nit peak brightness, it’s factory-calibrated at Delta E ≤ 2, and supports HDR (HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision).

Other features include ASUS ProArt Calibration (hardware calibration) and 14-bit 3D LUT.

Design & Connectivity

It comes with a foldable stand for desktop use, as well as a magnetic smart cover for easy transport. Connectivity options include two USB-C ports and mini-HDMI.

Alternatives

The main drawback of the PQ22UC is the $4,000 price tag. There’s one more 22″ 4K OLED monitor called the Eizo Foris Nova. However, there were only 500 units made and it’s sold out now.

About The Monitor

If you’re looking for a more affordable portable OLED monitor, you should check out the Innocn PU15-PRE.

In comparison to the ASUS PQ22UC, the PU15-PRE is based on a smaller 15.6″ screen, which results in an even higher pixel density of 282 PPI! So, the screen is smaller, but the details are sharper. It also has a higher 400-nit peak brightness.

The monitor has a wide color gamut with 100% DCI-P3 and ~99% Adobe RGB coverage. It’s factory-calibrated, so it’s ready for professional color-critical work right out of the box.

Design & Connectivity

The monitor comes with both a magnetic cover and a foldable stand, and it supports touch-screen (10-point touch).

Connectivity options include two USB C ports, mini-HDMI and dual integrated speakers.

Alternatives

Intehill also plans to release a 15.6″ 4K OLED portable monitor through Kickstarter, the YTH156KN.

The Xtendtouch Pro XT1610UO is another 15.6″ 4K OLED portable monitor with a wide 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and a higher 550-nit peak brightness, but it’s significantly more expensive (~$1,300).

About The Monitor

ASUS announced two portable OLED monitors with 1080p resolution, which should make them more affordable than the 4K models.

There’s the 13.3″ MQ13AH and the 15.6″ MQ16AH. On such small screens, even 1080p resolution results in a high pixel density of 166 PPI and 141 PPI, respectively.

Further, both models feature 10-bit color depth and a wide 100% DCI-P3 gamut coverage with Delta E < 2 factory calibration, as well as HDR10 support.

Design & Connectivity

The ZenScreen OLED portable displays feature a smart magnetic case and a tripod socket, while connectivity options include three USB-C ports and mini-HDMI.

Alternatives

ViewSonic plans to release the ColorPro VP16-OLED, likely based on the same panel as the MQ16AH, while Innocn has three models available too:

• Innocn 15A1F
• Innocn 13A1F
• Innocn 15K1F

Conclusion

That’s all the information regarding OLED monitors we have so far.

If something new comes up, we’ll update the article first thing, so feel free to visit us again, and hopefully, you’ll find more OLED monitors!