To enjoy optimal gaming, specific wishes and requirements are placed on gaming monitors. In this article we explain why OLED and HDR are important for this, as you see, for example, in the LG UltraGear gaming monitors.
If you are going to play games, you want your game to be displayed undisturbed on your monitor. So set specific (read: high) requirements for your gaming monitor or perhaps TV. For example, you want a nice large, clear screen with rich colors in combination with the highest possible resolution, fast variable image refresh and response times. Read here why OLED and HDR are advantages if you are looking for a gaming monitor, although you do need a system with a powerful graphics controller.
OLED
OLED and HDR ensure the clearest possible image with natural colors. OLED stands for Organic Light-Emitting Diode and the screen consists of millions of small lights (diodes) that can each be turned on or off separately. When the light is off, the image is pitch black. Once on, depending on the control, a color becomes visible with a certain intensity. The advantages of OLED are deep black, high brightness with vivid colors, excellent viewing angles, very fast response time (important for gaming) and the whole thing can be contained in a thin and light screen. LG uses the WOLED variant for its UltraGear gaming monitors 32GS95UE-B and Curved 34GS95QE-B: a white pixel has been added for a brighter image and wider color coverage. In addition, there are various facilities to prevent burn-in. Partly for this reason, both monitors received no less than 4.5 stars out of 5 stars.
HDR
In addition to SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) used for standard TV broadcasts, there is HDR (High Dynamic Range) for better picture. HDR is a technique in which extra information is added to the video signal, optimizing the image for extra brightness and contrast. The advantage of HDR is a more realistic image, making more details visible at higher contrast and sometimes even making it look like 3D. There are several HDR standards of which HDR10 is the most popular in the gaming world. Both monitors support HDR10 and are compatible with DisplayHDR 400 True Black. This is a specific certification for OLED screens that sets minimum requirements that a monitor must meet, such as peak brightness, color coverage and brightness.
Conclusion
The WOLED image and the optional HDR processing are great techniques for displaying an optimal gaming image as we know from, for example, UltraGear gaming monitors and LG TVs.
