Question Is there a such thing as a 40-43" GSYNC-compatible OLED TV?

[Caveman]

I see larger sets in the 55"+ range but not the smaller size. I need the smaller size. Anyone make one that I'm missing?

 

[mnewsham]

Nope, there are not.


Sony had a 30" reference monitor using an OLED panel, but it cost $30,000-35,000. But the new version is using dual-layer LCD technology for similar black levels and contrast ratio but without OLED burn-in and pixel degradation.

LG has announced a 48" model for some time in 2020.

 

[Caveman]

Well, thanks for the news - disturbing though it may be... I really had my hopes up. The biggest I can squeeze into my current gaming space is 43", and TVs made the price right. A 32" monitor may be the answer but I'm assuming best blacks come from OLED tech...?

 

[mnewsham]

I'm assuming best blacks come from OLED tech...?

Correct, currently the only thing i've seen that can really compete with OLED black levels is dual-layer LCD, which is still an emerging technology newer than OLED, but using more traditional LCD manufacturing methods so eventually could become cheaper.

The biggest downside to dual-layer LCD is off-axis viewing angles are pretty bad, lots of color shift.

Currently, the only 4k panels you'll find in the 43" range will be various types of IPS and VA panels, with at best FALD backlighting.

 

[Caveman]

To be clear... It doesn't have to be 4K. Something less resolution would probably work just fine...

 

[mnewsham]

To be clear... It doesn't have to be 4K. Something less resolution would probably work just fine...

To be clear, there are no consumer OLED panels in existence of the size you want.

Regardless of resolution.

 

[alcoholbob]

At these prices might as well wait for a mini LED. A CNN logo will burn onto an OLED in less than 800 hours, OLED is really not practical for desktop use unless you want to churn through a new display every few months.

 

[Caveman]

On that last comment... I generally fire up the OS and fire up IL-2 or DCS and play for a few hours (screen constantly changing), then shut down until the next day...

Also, off-axis viewing is a not a concern for my application since I'll generally be within +/- 10% off axis.

Particularly interested in the FALD backlighting comment.

 

[killster1]

just get a wallmount with a 55" lg with Gsync oled. you will not be disappointed, with the right settings there will be little to no worries of burn in. (you dont need 100% brightness 24/7 with no sleep mode )

 

[mnewsham]

just get a wallmount with a 55" lg with Gsync oled. you will not be disappointed, with the right settings there will be little to no worries of burn in. (you dont need 100% brightness 24/7 with no sleep mode )

At this point I might suggest just holding off until the rumored 48" model comes out in 2020, it's much more digestible for normal desktop viewing distances. Being that it's identical pixel density to a 24" 1080p panel, just scaled up.

 

[Muadib]

At these prices might as well wait for a mini LED. A CNN logo will burn onto an OLED in less than 800 hours, OLED is really not practical for desktop use unless you want to churn through a new display every few months.

TCL 8 series is out now, but the smallest is 65".

 

[Caveman]

Thanks all. For my application (flight simulation with a Track IR), I get the best overall picture IQ (when using a TIR) if the screen refreshes at multiples of 60Hz and honestly I'm no sure I can tell much difference between 60 and 120Hz. Because of space constraints, the absolute largest screen I can use is 43"


So... it looks like there are 2 options:

1) Get the best 60Hz TV or Monitor possible NOW
2) Wait until the great image IQ tech gets scaled down to a 43" monitor later in 2020.

Thanks,

 

[Muadib]

CES starts Jan 7 thru Jan10. You should have a clearer picture then. (Pun intended.)

 

[anthrax]

Smallest OLED will be 48 inch soon from LG. OLED48CX

The 2020 LG OLED TVs pass FCC and RRA certification

The FCC and the Korean National Radio Research Agency (RRA) have certified some of the 2020 LG OLED TVs, unveiling the new naming nomenclature. For 2020, LG lists the 10 with its Roman number equivalent - X (think of the iPhone X). So, for next...

www.displayspecifications.com

 

[richaron]

I get the appeal of a ~40-43" 4k TV/monitor. Any lower resolution or bigger size would make the PPI unbearable for "desktop" distances. But the size is also large enough for many other use scenarios.

This size in the TV world is considered bottom of the range, so even if one was willing to pay a premium for a great panel or backlighting system the products don't really exist because the higher prices and higher margins are in larger TVs. It's a product segment dominated by a race to the bottom on price.

As far as monitors go (which could conceivably share the available TV panels) something this large is a niche segment and so also overlooked. At least for now.

I was holding out dreaming of Freesync TVs and affordable small OLEDs but I recently gave up and pulled the trigger on an off-brand TV with a new 43" 4k VA type panel made by CSOT. Crappy 250nits but a reasonable 5000:1 (normal) contrast I'm hoping it will hold me over for a few years. And as bad as those specs sound it's about top of the range in that size for TVs and half the price of the few comparable monitors...