OLED Burn-in Explained: Prevention, Testing, and Fixes

OLED panels deliver breathtaking infinite contrast ratios, but static elements present a risk of uneven subpixel wear over time.

Burn-in vs Image Retention - **Temporary Image Retention**: Ghosting that fades away after switching content for a few minutes. - **Permanent Burn-in**: Cumulative uneven wear of organic red, green, or blue subpixels.

How to Inspect Your OLED Panel Use our [OLED Test](/oled-test) and [Burn-in Test](/burn-in-test) tools to display 5% Gray and pure primary colors to check subpixel uniformity.