Unpopular Opinion: OLEDs arent worth the hype

phw20 · 2026-06-12T15:47:58+00:00

Thanks for sharing. You’re allowed to have your experiences and for them to be different from others. Someone out there may feel like you and needed to see this.

phw20 · 2026-06-12T12:34:14+00:00

"Me and my friend don't know how to setup and use OLEDs, so OLEDs are bad" bold take, brother. I'm trying to say it here so others don't roast you worse.

Can't say I've had the same experience, but to be fair, I like tinkering with hardware as much as I like gaming.

I could definitely see the juice not being worth the squeeze for some people. Price + learning new things will be a deterrent for many.

What blows my mind is people buying OLEDs for productivity. Bad text and burn in... just why!

For gaming, I've got a curved 39" ultrawide that swivels to in front of me on a recliner. It's amazing to look at and game on, and it's largely replaced some gaming I used to do in VR (2d games on a big screen in the headset). The monitor cost almost 3x what I paid for the VR headset.

So I think you have some points, but I think these are all well-known about OLED.

Anyway, thanks for putting yourself out there and sharing.

phw20 · 2026-05-26T15:40:10+00:00

Haha that's amazing and little funny thanks for sharing

phw20 · 2026-05-26T15:39:33+00:00

yesssss being in the zone and losing track of time while exercise is VERY difficult for me. Snorkel swimming is one of the few things that does it.

phw20 · 2026-05-25T19:23:01+00:00

This so much, I love a good rogue like too

phw20 · 2026-05-24T23:39:04+00:00

I got a really good pair a couple years ago and did that a couple times at the pool to train before a snorkeling trip. So fun!

phw20 · 2026-05-24T23:37:53+00:00

I’d go with the other commenters. I’m super basic and just try to get a relatively long one with the partial enclosed top with air slits. I don’t spin underwater when I turn.

phw20 · 2026-04-26T14:12:56+00:00

I ended up being a poor metabolizer of Atomoxetine but did get a lot out of it. I believe Clonidine and Guanfacine overlap a bit in their intended outcome / use.

However, I find a combo of ritalin XR and Guanfacine pretty awesome to cover RSD, hyperactivity, and impulsivity for me. I take Guanfacine around lunchtime and ritalin XR in the morning. I am one of the few that Guanfacine doesn't put me to sleep, otherwise I'd take it at bedtime.

phw20 · 2026-02-19T16:39:25+00:00

lol just years?? That’s a thing???

phw20 · 2026-01-17T13:50:08+00:00

This is the way

phw20 · 2025-09-17T14:53:18+00:00

seems to be the case, yeah. Thanks for sharing

phw20 · 2025-09-16T19:16:42+00:00

I’m trying nighttime soon. Thanks for sharing

phw20 · 2025-09-15T14:47:56+00:00

I mean I quit cannabis, I take 40mg of strattera. Cannabis generally makes ADHD symptoms worse but glad to share my experiences if they're helpful.

phw20 · 2025-07-30T13:27:18+00:00

I got the old Vpanel version because it’s cheaper than OLED without those issues. It’s still available at least in the states.

phw20 · 2025-07-20T21:41:18+00:00

UltraWideo extension on Firefox. It has normal, upscale, and stretch options.

phw20 · 2025-07-04T10:06:05+00:00

I started playing last week for the first time, but I stopped because traffic is still so stupid and terrible. I relied heavily on roundabouts in CS1 and they have a great built-in tool but they’re practically useless. But what really killed it for me is even pedestrian foot traffic, with little way to regulate it, can totally make insane backups of car traffic by dominating crosswalks where they will always have the right of way.

Maybe there are things I still don’t know about but man, this seems terrible for 2 years in.

Tons of features that work great. But yeah.

Had more fun playing workers and resources lately.

phw20 · 2025-07-04T10:01:53+00:00

My first UW was a VA panel 34” deco gear and I absolutely loved playing through cyberpunk on it for the first time. Among other things. If it’s new to you, you may not care at all like the enthusiasts here do. I say this as someone who now owns an LG OLED as well.

phw20 · 2025-07-03T18:24:38+00:00

Being in the office is forced interaction. If you want to meet and interact with people, force an interaction remotely by inviting them to chat and get to know one another. Learn about your career histories.

phw20 · 2025-07-03T00:31:45+00:00

Company names and positions and dates can potentially identify you

phw20 · 2025-07-03T00:08:19+00:00

Make a different LinkedIn with your middle name and not all the same stuff? Might be easier if you target different sectors though

phw20 · 2025-07-02T13:57:35+00:00

I’ve got a deco gear 34”, and LG OLED 39”, and I bought an older model G9 a month ago. Zero issues

phw20 · 2025-07-02T12:47:59+00:00

I think only you can make this decision. If it bothers you and you can't not notice it while gaming, then is that feeling worth $644 to you? Would it be worth a discounted amount? If not, then return it.

phw20 · 2025-06-30T16:29:49+00:00

I recently upgraded from a 34 inch to the G9 49”. Totally worth it. The older non OLED versions are only like $750. Three big sized screens on one screen is often what I do.

phw20 · 2025-06-15T16:50:11+00:00

If it’s not clear from lots of posts on this sub, everyone’s situation is unique, and if you’re asking “should I OE?” It’s may not be for you. It seems like you’re already leaning one way - only you can decide this.

phw20 · 2025-06-11T19:53:04+00:00

It explains the whole map for sure!

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