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OLED monitors more popular than ever says analyst firm, which makes sense as one of the few good deals left in PC gaming
OLED PC monitors became markedly more popular in 2025, with global shipments nearly doubling as lower prices and strong gaming-focused models encouraged more buyers. The trend matters because OLED’s superior contrast and rapid response times are moving from a premium niche towards broader adoption, although LCD monitors remain far cheaper and more common.
TrendForce estimates 2.735 million OLED monitors were shipped in 2025, up 92% year on year, and forecasts a further 51% rise in 2026 to more than four million units. Popular 27-inch, 1440p, 240Hz models helped drive demand; Asus led the market with 21.6%, ahead of Samsung on 19.3% and MSI on 13.1%. OLED prices have only recently fallen below $400, while comparable high-refresh LCD screens can cost under $130.
In short
- OLED monitor shipments rose 92% in 2025.
- Cheaper 1440p 240Hz models boosted gaming demand.
- OLED remains a growing but premium display option.
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The case for
OLED monitors have reached a genuine inflection point where their technical superiority in contrast and response times now justifies the premium for gaming-focused consumers, particularly as prices dip below $400 and the technology matures beyond niche status. With OLED representing one of the few meaningful performance leaps in PC gaming hardware, the investment increasingly represents good value for gamers prioritising display quality.
The case against
Whilst OLED's merits are undeniable, the $270+ premium over comparable LCD screens remains prohibitively expensive for most gamers when LCD continues to deliver perfectly adequate performance at a fraction of the cost. Characterising OLED as a 'good deal' overlooks that it remains accessible primarily to affluent enthusiasts rather than the broader gaming market, which genuinely benefits more from affordable LCD alternatives.
Explained simply
OLED is a type of display technology that lights each pixel individually, producing deep blacks and strong contrast. It can also switch pixels quickly, which is useful for fast-moving games, but OLED monitors have generally cost more than LCD screens.
Monitor makers including Asus, Samsung and MSI sell OLED models aimed at PC gamers. Their growth reflects falling prices and demand for large, sharp screens with high refresh rates, which show more images each second.
OLED remains a small part of the monitor market because LCD screens are much cheaper and widely available. Wider adoption could give more buyers access to OLED’s picture and motion qualities, while increasing competition among monitor makers.