OLED or QLED? What Should I Choose, What's The Difference?

OLED vs QLED: What's the Difference?

When it comes to choosing a new TV, there are three main technologies to consider: LED, OLED and QLED. Today we’re going to focus on QLED and OLED, as many TV Install Pros clients often ask us which should I choose and is there a difference?. Samsung and Sony have been our client’s most popular brands, and now Samsung is finally offering OLED as well as QLED. Both offer excellent picture quality, but they have different strengths and weaknesses.

OLED

OLED stands for organic light-emitting diode. OLED TVs use organic molecules that emit light when an electric current is applied. This means that each pixel on an OLED TV can be turned on or off individually, resulting in perfect blacks and infinite contrast. OLED TVs also have wide viewing angles and excellent color reproduction. Burn in can be a bigger risk with OLED TVs than other options, but the contrast and rich blacks are typically worth the tradeoff.

QLED

QLED (Samsung technology) stands for quantum dot light-emitting diode. QLED TVs use a quantum dot layer to improve the color reproduction of LED TVs. QLED is actually an LED based technology, pioneered by Samsung. Quantum dots are tiny semiconductor particles that emit light of a specific color when excited by light. This allows QLED TVs to produce more vibrant colors than traditional LED TVs.

Which is Better?

So, which technology is better? It depends on your needs and preferences. If you want the best possible picture quality, OLED is the way to go. OLED TVs offer perfect blacks, infinite contrast, and wide viewing angles. However, OLED TVs can be more expensive than QLED TVs, and they can be susceptible to burn-in if static images are displayed for long periods of time.

If your room gets a lot of sun, you may want to consider QLED, which has higher peak brightness (typically measured in nits), and can handle bright scenarios a little better than OLED.

If you're looking for a TV that's bright and colorful, QLED is a good option. QLED TVs are less expensive than OLED TVs, and they're less susceptible to burn-in. However, QLED TVs don't offer the same level of contrast as OLED TVs, and they don't have as wide viewing angles.

If you need help choosing the right TV, or even purchasing a TV at the best price possible and having it installed, contact TV Install Pros today, we’d be happy to help!