07OLED RETENTION / OBSERVATION

OLED Burn-in & Retention Test

Use a mid-dark gray and half-intensity primaries to look for faint silhouettes left by static content such as logos, taskbars, tickers or game HUDs. Keep the inspection brief.

Observation only. This test observes irregularities; it cannot repair burn-in. Do not leave static patterns running unnecessarily, and follow the manufacturer’s care guidance.

4 patterns
Fullscreen
No install

Browser-generated pattern · Not a laboratory measurement

PATTERNS / 04

Patterns in this test

Each pattern targets a different symptom. Start from the top, or jump straight to the one you need.

01

Gray · 30%

Look for faint shapes of taskbars, logos, tickers or game HUDs that persist on the gray field.
02

Red · 50%

Half-intensity red. A shape that appears in only one colour field points to wear of that subpixel.
03

Green · 50%

Compare with the red and blue fields: a silhouette visible here but not elsewhere suggests green-subpixel wear.
04

Blue · 50%

Blue emitters usually age fastest. A darker shape here is worth rechecking after a day of varied content.

PROTOCOL / 01—04

How to use this test

Keyboard and touch

→ · Space · Enter · click: Next pattern
←: Previous pattern
I: Keep the hint panel visible
Esc: Exit fullscreen
Tap or move: Show controls on touch screens and mice

01
Clean the screen gently and let it reach its normal operating temperature.
02
Set browser zoom to 100% and use the brightness and picture mode you normally use.
03
Start fullscreen mode. Each pattern shows a short hint about what to look at.
04
Observe from your normal position first, then move closer only to inspect a detail.

OBSERVE

What to look for

Faint channel logos, bars or interface silhouettes
Uneven areas that persist across several fields
A shape visible in only one of the three colour fields

INTERPRET

How to read the result

Half-intensity fields keep brightness limiting low, which makes faint differential wear easier to see than on full-brightness colours. A silhouette in only one colour points to wear of that subpixel. Temporary retention may fade after varied content or the manufacturer’s compensation cycle; burn-in is cumulative, persistent wear.

LIMITS

Limits of a browser test

This test observes irregularities; it cannot repair burn-in. Do not leave static patterns running unnecessarily, and follow the manufacturer’s care guidance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01Can ScreenProbe remove burn-in?

No. A website cannot reverse permanent subpixel wear. Be cautious of tools that promise a guaranteed repair.

02Is image retention always permanent?

No. Short-term retention can disappear, while burn-in is persistent uneven wear. Recheck after normal varied viewing.

03Why half-intensity colours instead of full red, green and blue?

Full-brightness fields trigger automatic brightness limiting and can dazzle, hiding subtle differences. Mid-level fields keep the panel in a range where small wear differences remain visible.

OLED Burn-in & Retention Test

Patterns in this test

Gray · 30%

Red · 50%

Green · 50%

Blue · 50%

How to use this test

Keyboard and touch

What to look for

How to read the result

Limits of a browser test

Frequently asked questions

Continue checking

Screen uniformity

Backlight bleed & blooming

Black screen