QD-OLED vs WOLED: What’s the Difference and Which is Better?
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The showdown between QD-OLEDs and WOLEDs has been heating up in 2025, with flagships like the Samsung S95F and LG G5 both making waves. Which of these OLED technologies is better? In this video, we get into the key differences, advantages, and disadvantages of each OLED sub-type, so you can figure out which is best for you. Learn more about the differences between QD-OLED and WOLED: https://www.rtings.com/tv/learn/qd-oled-vs-woled Vote for our next TV review: https://www.rtings.com/review-pipeline/tv Follow our 100+ TV (and 3 Monitor!) Longevity Test @RTINGSRD Support Us: https://www.rtings.com/insider Careers: https://grnh.se/eb4de72f7us Don't miss a beat - join our newsletters: https://www.rtings.com/newsletters Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/UpwKBSvc54 Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/rtingscom https://twitter.com/rtingsdotcom https://www.instagram.com/rtingsdotcom/ --- 0:00 Intro 0:52 What are WOLED and QD-OLED? 2:27 Enter MLA 3:07 Subpixel Structure 4:34 Ambient Black Level Raise 6:24 One OLED To Rule Them All 8:09 Longevity and Burn-In 9:03 Conclusion --- We make money directly from you via insider access on our website (which gives you access to extra features: https://www.rtings.com/insider) and when you buy a product after clicking a link to a retailer. Learn more about how we work: https://www.rtings.com/company/about-us
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