Technology comparison

OLED vs QLED: which display tech is better?

OLED — Perfect blacks, per-pixel contrast. QLED — Bright LCD with quantum-dot colour. Neither wins across the board; they trade off brightness, contrast, viewing angle and price differently.

Top picks

1OLED·2024

LG OLED B4

Entry-level OLED

$1,299
65
Entry-level OLEDGreat valueDolby Vision
2OLED·2025

LG OLED C6

Perfect blacks

$2,199
65
Perfect blacksDolby Vision4× HDMI 2.1
3OLED·2025

LG OLED G6 Gallery

MLA panel

$4,499
77
MLA panel1500+ nitsFlush wall mount
4QLED·2024

Samsung Q60D QLED

Wide color

$899
65
Wide colorSlim designGood all-rounder
5QLED·2024

Sony Bravia X90L Full-Array LED

Sony processing

$1,799
75
Sony processingBalanced pictureGood motion
ModelTechSizePeak nitsHDMI 2.1Price
LG OLED B4OLED657004×$1,299
LG OLED C6OLED6510004×$2,199
LG OLED G6 GalleryOLED7715004×$4,499
Samsung Q60D QLEDQLED655000×$899
Sony Bravia X90L Full-Array LEDQLED759002×$1,799

Why this matters

OLED advantages: Infinite contrast, true black; No blooming or backlight halos; Wide viewing angle.

QLED advantages: Bright, punchy image; No burn-in; Good value under $800.

Rule of thumb: pick OLED for dark and dim living rooms, film-first viewers. Pick QLED for budget-conscious buyers in bright rooms. When both fit, price usually decides — see the picks below.

Frequently asked questions

OLED or QLED for gaming?

Both support 4K/120 on flagship sets. OLED typically has the lower input lag; the Mini LED option is safer against long static HUDs.

OLED or QLED for movies?

Dark, controlled rooms favour OLED. Bright rooms favour OLED.

Which lasts longer?

QLED has no burn-in risk from static content. Both easily last 10+ years of normal use.

How is the TV Sizer recommendation calculated?

Every recommendation combines your viewing distance, room lighting, primary use and budget. Sizes come from THX and SMPTE field-of-view standards; technology ranking uses documented panel behaviour in each lighting condition.

Are these TVs available in my country?

Availability and pricing vary by market. Use the market selector on the TV Decision Assistant to see the exact models sold locally and current retailer offers.

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