OLED Image Retention and Burn-In Check
Use neutral and primary-color screens to look for persistent interface shapes, logos, bands, or uneven wear that may be visible on OLED displays.
Uniform color fields make temporary image retention and long-term uneven pixel aging easier to see across different tones. Let the panel reach normal temperature, disable temporary overlays, inspect several colors at moderate brightness, and compare after normal varied content.
What does this test measure?
Uniform color fields make temporary image retention and long-term uneven pixel aging easier to see across different tones.
Why is this test important?
Use neutral and primary-color screens to look for persistent interface shapes, logos, bands, or uneven wear that may be visible on OLED displays.
How do you run the test?
Let the panel reach normal temperature, disable temporary overlays, inspect several colors at moderate brightness, and compare after normal varied content.
How should results be interpreted?
A shape that fades may be temporary retention; a persistent pattern across colors may suggest uneven wear, but photos and eyesight can mislead.
Normal and problematic results
A shape that fades may be temporary retention; a persistent pattern across colors may suggest uneven wear, but photos and eyesight can mislead.
Technical limitations
The browser cannot determine panel age, compensation-cycle status, warranty coverage, or whether a mark is permanent.
Why can the score decrease?
Unstable measurements, denied permissions, unsupported browser APIs, background load, power saving, or an incomplete test can affect the result. When a score changes, the result screen explains the reason.
What should you do if a problem is found?
Use manufacturer pixel-refresh features only as directed, reduce static high-brightness content, and contact support for persistent severe patterns.
Example Result Explanation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OLED burn-in and how does it start?
Burn-in is permanent uneven ageing of the pixels, caused by static bright elements such as taskbars, logos and user interfaces staying in one place for long periods. It appears as a faint ghost of that shape on uniform colours.
Is image retention the same thing?
No, and the difference matters. Retention is temporary and usually fades within minutes or after a panel refresh cycle. Burn-in does not fade. If a shape disappears after a while of mixed content, it was retention.
How can I reduce the risk?
Hide taskbars automatically, use a dark theme, lower overall brightness, and avoid leaving a static image on screen for hours. Most OLED devices also run their own maintenance cycles when idle, so allow them to complete.