OLED Monitor Shipments to Reach 1.44 Million Units in 2024, Marking 181% YoY Growth

[TheLostSwede]

TrendForce reports that the OLED monitor market is set to receive a boost with the introduction of new 31.5-inch OLED models. Panel makers are focusing on product differentiation and improved specifications, while several gaming brands are aggressively launching new models to capture market share. OLED monitor shipments are projected to reach 1.44 million units in 2024—representing YoY growth of 181%—with strong growth expected to continue in the coming years.

Samsung is expected to secure the top spot owing to strong sales of its 49-inch OLED monitors and a steady pipeline of new product releases. Its 2024 market share is forecast to expand to 31%. LGE, leveraging ample panel resources and continuous product line expansion, is poised to take second place with a projected 19% market share.




TrendForce notes that ASUS, with its focus on high-end products, is set to expand its OLED monitor shipments significantly in 2024. The brand is expected to closely compete with Dell for third place in the market.

MSI's aggressive expansion into new sales channels has resulted in substantial growth in overall monitor shipments, with the company recording the highest growth rate across all categories. OLED monitor shipments for MSI are projected to increase at the fastest rate, elevating its market share to 11% and securing its position as the fifth-largest brand. Meanwhile, Gigabyte, with the launch of new OLED models, is projected to rank sixth in market share.

QD-OLED monitors are set to dominate the market, driven by Samsung Display's aggressive production ramp-up and multiple brands introducing QD-OLED models. QD-OLED's share of total OLED monitor shipments is expected to rise from 53.5% in 2023 to 73% in 2024. In contrast, WOLED's market share is forecast to decline to 26%, with RBG OLED accounting for just 1%.

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[Space Lynx]

Please, someone just give me Corning Glass OLED monitors outside of Dough. Useless dregs.

 

[Imouto]

So actually affordable OLED monitors within two years. Got it.

 

[Space Lynx]

So actually affordable OLED monitors within two years. Got it.

i have seen some on lightning sales for 429 dollars already, 240hz 27" 1440p. off brands you never heard of though, which is a bad idea cause you want that "OLED Care" software that a lot of the name brands have.

 

[Pepamami]

I gave up on OLED, because of abysmal flickering.

 

[bonehead123]

i have seen some on lightning sales for 429 dollars already, 240hz 27" 1440p. off brands you never heard of though, which is a bad idea cause you want that "OLED Care" software that a lot of the name brands have.

$429 for a 27" screen...

Ah, nope, not doin that, OLED or otherwise....especially not for a no-namer, made in god knows where p.o.s....

 

[Chomiq]

Meanwhile OLEDs still have issues with:
- burn in,
- variable refresh rate flickering,
- near black flickering,
- QD-OLEDs having raised blacks in bright environments due to lack of polarizer layer,
- text rendering on anything lower res than 4K.

While sales might be up it doesn't mean that issues are gone, just take a look at r/oled_gaming.

 

[Legacy-ZA]

Meanwhile OLEDs still have issues with:
- burn in,
- variable refresh rate flickering,
- near black flickering,
- QD-OLEDs having raised blacks in bright environments due to lack of polarizer layer,
- text rendering on anything lower res than 4K.

While sales might be up it doesn't mean that issues are gone, just take a look at r/oled_gaming.

It just means marketing teams did their jobs well, these points you mentioned give me pause, the biggest negative being the price/longevity. I can't believe people aren't tired yet of being BETA testers while having to fork out top dollar.

 

[csendesmark]

So actually affordable OLED monitors within two years. Got it.

That's what I was thinking of
I hoping to get two in 25~26

Meanwhile OLEDs still have issues with:
- burn in,
- variable refresh rate flickering,
- near black flickering,
- QD-OLEDs having raised blacks in bright environments due to lack of polarizer layer,
- text rendering on anything lower res than 4K.

While sales might be up it doesn't mean that issues are gone, just take a look at r/oled_gaming.

R&D is expensive
Early adopters paying the price.
If I had the money I would still get one.

these points you mentioned give me pause

You always should do research before spending that amount of money

 

[b1k3rdude]

I gave up on OLED, because of abysmal flickering.

This is caused by VRR, so disabling this will remove the flickering, and unless your geeeting crazy high high FPS, then Vsync shoulkd be off. Not and ideal solution, but if for example your getting 100fps plus in games, having vsync off wont be that noticable.

- text rendering on anything lower res than 4K.

Waiting for RGB strip O-OLED to get released to market, only then can I consider getting a replacement for my UW monitor etc. But of course it will have to have zero burn warranty like Dell offers otherwise its DOA.

 

[Chomiq]

Waiting for RGB strip O-OLED to get released to market, only then can I consider getting a replacement for my UW monitor etc. But of course it will have to have zero burn warranty like Dell offers otherwise its DOA.

IMO true RGB stripe panels from LG won't arrive until late 2025, that's the initial roadmap from last year:

Also, LG has a nasty habit of shipping UW OLED panels with 800R curve which sucks. And they don't offer zero burn in warranties (but panels can be also used by other manufacturers).

 

[Minus Infinity]

Zero effs given. Until LG Tandem OLED is the norm and actually delivers on its promises of greatly reduced burn-in, longer life, lower power, sensible pixel layout and costs less, NOT more, I'll stick to IPS mini-led.

 

[Space Lynx]

Zero effs given. Until LG Tandem OLED is the norm and actually delivers on its promises of greatly reduced burn-in, longer life, lower power, sensible pixel layout and costs less, NOT more, I'll stick to IPS mini-led.

don't count out MSI's new Rapid VA tech either, 5000:1 contrast and none of the blur issues of old VA, I played MW3 Remastered on that monitor and it was impressive as hell. I leave HDR off obviously, personally I find HDR overrated, but everyone likes different stuff, so eh.

HDR is also just annoying, turn it on turn it off based on each game, quite annoying when all you want to do is plug n play a lot of the times.

 

[Chomiq]

don't count out MSI's new Rapid VA tech either, 5000:1 contrast and none of the blur issues of old VA,

It's not "MSI's new tech" these panels are most likely made by Samsung and they've been around for at least 2 years. They also are only offered in curved format.

 

[Space Lynx]

It's not "MSI's new tech" these panels are most likely made by Samsung and they've been around for at least 2 years. They also are only offered in curved format.

I wasn't aware Samsung had 5000:1 panels specifically in the monitor category, I know they make the panels, but manufacturers fine tune them.

 

[starfals]

I gave up on OLED, because of abysmal flickering.

How come? I rarely read people talking about this. Is it really that bad? Is it like the ULMB mode for IPS monitors? That gives me headaches

 

[Pepamami]

How come? I rarely read people talking about this. Is it really that bad? Is it like the ULMB mode for IPS monitors? That gives me headaches

its not that as bad as ULMB mode, and its even better with DC-dimming. But still it hurts my brain and eyes, it feels like I am riding a car/bus for few hours. And display manufacturers can't provide info about it. While on IPS all u need is just to seek a Flicker-Free sticker.

 

[b1k3rdude]

don't count out MSI's new Rapid VA tech either, 5000:1 contrast and none of the blur issues of old VA.

I leave HDR off obviously, personally I find HDR overrated, but everyone likes different stuff, so eh. HDR is also just annoying, turn it on turn it off based on each game, quite annoying when all you want to do is plug n play a lot of the times.

If that new VA tech dosent have the G2G blur/ghosting and has local array dimming then its def gonna be worth a look. Got a link..?

If windows had the option to only enable HDR in-games, that would be a step forward. As it is, I enable faux HDR manually on the monitor directly once in-game.

 

[Space Lynx]

If that new VA tech dosent have the G2G blur/ghosting and has local array dimming then its def gonna be worth a look. Got a link..?

If windows had the option to only enable HDR in-games, that would be a step forward. As it is, I enable faux HDR manually on the monitor directly once in-game.

https://www.msi.com/Monitor/MAG-27CQ6PF/Specification

and if you want HDR, you want OLED. I don't use HDR with this monitor so I can't comment on that, but my single player experience with 5000:1 contrast really made it more immersive. just wish it had glass panel and maybe slightly better colors, but honestly once I am gaming I don't notice the weaker colors it has, I only ever notice it on desktop.

I paid $159 for this monitor and it was worth every penny. again if it had a glass panel, the colors would pop more, the sharpness would increase, it would be the perfect monitor. if it was a flat panel, I honestly would be tempted to try to strip and put glass on it myself. not sure I can pull it off, but it might be worth a try, i am sure there are youtube videos showing how

 

[b1k3rdude]

and if you want HDR, you want OLED.

So my comment about the fact that Windows 'still' cant correctly handle HDR. So I would only 'want' HDR if games could bypass windows and its lack of proper control and access HDR on a monitor directly.

 

[Space Lynx]

So my comment about the fact that Windows 'still' cant correctly handle HDR. So I would only 'want' HDR if games could bypass windows and its lack of proper control and access HDR on a monitor directly.

fair, yeah I had some issues with windows HDR the few times I tried it too, its very annoying. Only way I would ever do HDR is if I someday own a PS5 Pro or PS6 and a LG 55" c series OLED - i believe HDR is automatic and flawless in that situation, no user input really needed

 

[R-T-B]

I gave up on OLED, because of abysmal flickering.

From a 9th gen LG panel user, this is its achiles heel. Never been able to use freesync of any kind on my panel. Hopefully better now, but still worth it regardless IMO.

So my comment about the fact that Windows 'still' cant correctly handle HDR. So I would only 'want' HDR if games could bypass windows and its lack of proper control and access HDR on a monitor directly.

Just use SpecialK or AutoHDR (W11 only though) to do just that, or the controls built into the few HDR ready games. Theres really nothing missing windows side as of 24H2, just game support is a mess.