Burn-in | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:30:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png Burn-in | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 MSI QD-OLED monitors are now covered by a 3-year burn-in warranty https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/msi-qd-oled-monitors-are-now-covered-by-a-3-year-burn-in-warranty/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/msi-qd-oled-monitors-are-now-covered-by-a-3-year-burn-in-warranty/#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:00:13 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=647314 If you're in the market for a new gaming display, you'll likely come across various OLED monitors. While OLEDs have become increasingly popular, these monitors can be prone to burn-in. For those worried about this possibility, MSI is now offering a 3-year burn-in warranty for its OLED monitors.  Unfortunately, there's no cure for burn-in because …

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If you're in the market for a new gaming display, you'll likely come across various OLED monitors. While OLEDs have become increasingly popular, these monitors can be prone to burn-in. For those worried about this possibility, MSI is now offering a 3-year burn-in warranty for its OLED monitors. 

Unfortunately, there's no cure for burn-in because of the organic nature of OLED. However, manufacturers have implemented various remedies to mitigate the issue, such as pixel shifting or logo illumination reduction. To address the concerns of gamers who play for long periods, manufacturers have started offering extended warranties.

For example, MSI is extending the warranty for burn-in issues on some of its QD-OLED monitors to three years. While the specifics of the warranty are unclear, consumers are likely required to follow the “MSI OLED Care” guidelines to be eligible. The MSI QD-OLED monitors covered by this 3-year burn-in warranty include the MAG 271QPX QD-OLED, MAG 321UPX QD-OLED, MAG 341CQP QD-OLED, MPG 271QRX QD-OLED, MPG 321URX QD-OLED, MPG 491CQP QD-OLED, and MEG 342C QD-OLED.

Dell Alienware is another company that offers a three-year guarantee for their OLED displays. However, it's worth noting that users can only swap the monitor once every three years, and there may be a possibility of receiving a reconditioned item. Meanwhile, Asus, as noted by TFTCentral, only offers a two-year burn-in warranty for its OLED gaming monitors.

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KitGuru says: Keep in mind that burn-in is less likely to occur if you don't leave your system idle without a screensaver. Nevertheless, if you're a frequent gamer and want to ensure the longevity of your OLED display, it may be worth considering a warranty that covers burn-in.

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Nintendo Switch OLED survives 3600-hour burn-in stress test https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/nintendo-switch-oled-survives-3600-hour-burn-in-stress-test/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/nintendo-switch-oled-survives-3600-hour-burn-in-stress-test/#respond Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:30:13 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=553054 While OLED panels do deliver an undeniably good viewing experience, they also have their problems. Burn-in has been a known issue with OLED displays for a long time now, but the situation is improving. The new Nintendo Switch OLED model seems to have a particularly good panel, with the screen surviving a five-month long burn-in …

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While OLED panels do deliver an undeniably good viewing experience, they also have their problems. Burn-in has been a known issue with OLED displays for a long time now, but the situation is improving. The new Nintendo Switch OLED model seems to have a particularly good panel, with the screen surviving a five-month long burn-in stress test. 

The Nintendo Switch OLED launched last October, so roughly six months ago. Since release, YouTuber, Wulff Den, has been putting their Switch OLED through the ringer, subjecting the console to a lengthy stress test to see how long it would take for the OLED display to begin showing noticeable burn-in.

The Switch OLED was left on and displaying a static image at full brightness for a grand total of 3600 hours before burn-in occurred. In other words, the Switch was running this stress test for 150 days, or around five full months. Even after that lengthy stress test, the burn-in has only just reached the noticeable stage, meaning it could go for longer before it becomes a major issue.

With this in mind, Switch OLED users should get years of life from the console under normal conditions without facing display issues. Of course, that doesn't mean some panels won't break down a little quicker, as there is always a margin of error when producing millions of units. However, burn-in should not be a widespread problem. Now if only Nintendo could get Joy Con drift under control…

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KitGuru Says: A 3600 hour stress test just to see the first signs of burn-in is quite impressive. Nintendo must have picked a very good OLED panel for its first revision of the Switch OLED. Hopefully the company continues to use panels of the same quality in any future revisions of the system. 

 

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Google responds to Pixel 2 XL screen burn-in reports, promises software fix https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/matthew-wilson/google-responds-to-pixel-2-xl-screen-burn-in-reports-promises-software-fix/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/matthew-wilson/google-responds-to-pixel-2-xl-screen-burn-in-reports-promises-software-fix/#comments Fri, 27 Oct 2017 12:18:59 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=352023 Over the last week or so since the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL launch, Google has faced reports of numerous issues with both devices. While the standard sized Pixel 2 has faced some audio issues, the Pixel 2 XL has faced a different issue entirely, with users reporting screen burn-in. After some investigation into …

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Over the last week or so since the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL launch, Google has faced reports of numerous issues with both devices. While the standard sized Pixel 2 has faced some audio issues, the Pixel 2 XL has faced a different issue entirely, with users reporting screen burn-in. After some investigation into the matter, Google has finally responded.

Google has been investigating issues with the Pixel 2 XL display for the last week and has concluded that a software fix should help tackle burn-in. Google’s VP of Product Management, Mario Queiroz penned a blog post, stating that the Pixel 2 XL screen should match up to other premium smartphones on the market.

Here is the full quote: “Our current investigation of burn-in, which started as soon as we received the first user report on October 22, confirms that the differential aging is in line with that of other premium smartphones and should not affect the normal, day-to-day user experience of the Pixel 2 XL. Regardless, we use software to safeguard the user experience and maximize the life of the OLED display, and we’ll make ongoing software updates to optimize further.”

There was a second issue users were reporting with the Pixel 2 XL display. The screen doesn’t appear to be as vibrant as those found on competing smartphones, so to address this, Google will be pushing out a new display mode that should offer more saturated colours to improve vibrancy.

We don’t know exactly when these software updates will be arriving but if you own a Pixel 2 XL, then keep an eye out.

KitGuru Says: OLED displays can suffer from burn-in but it shouldn’t be occurring this soon in the Pixel 2 XL’s life. Hopefully Google’s software tricks can help combat this from spreading further. Do any of you currently have a Pixel 2 device? Have you encountered any issues?  

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