OLED Burn-in Test
Free OLED burn-in test: a guided full-screen check that tells burn-in from image retention with a fade check, plus per-brand pixel refresher guidance and downloadable test images.
A guided browser check that tells OLED burn-in from temporary image retention: scan full-screen fields, watch whether a ghost fades, and read a clear verdict.
Dim the room — near-black fields reveal the most.
Let the display warm up for a few minutes if it was just turned on.
Fullscreen is recommended; keyboard ← → and keys 1 / 2 work.
Your answers stay in this browser and can be saved to a local report.
Reduced Motion is on. Motion patterns default to off; they are useful for burn-in checks, so opt in if you can.
What this result means
The check ends in one of three states. The fade check is what separates them — it is the step every other test skips.
Nothing visible
No ghost, tint or uneven area on any field. For a static-heavy setup, repeat monthly.
Ghost that fades
Temporary image retention. It clears with rest or varied content and is not permanent wear.
Ghost that stays
Suspected burn-in — long-term wear of the pixels that showed the same content for a long time. It will not clear by itself; mitigation is about making it less noticeable.
Mitigation & the pixel refresher
Manufacturers ship a maintenance routine that cycles the panel to even out wear — and it is the first thing to try when a ghost will not fade. Run it once, then re-run this check; do not loop it back to back.
| Brand | Feature name | Typical menu path | Official support |
|---|---|---|---|
| LG (TV) | Pixel Refresher | Settings → General → OLED Panel Care (LG OLED TVs) | www.lg.com |
| Samsung (TV) | Panel Refresh | Settings → Support → Device Care → start the scan (runs when the TV is idle) | www.samsung.com |
| Sony | Automatic panel refresh | Most models run it automatically in standby — no manual trigger; see support for your model | www.sony.com |
| ASUS / ROG (monitor) | OLED Care / Panel protection | Monitor OSD → OLED Care (options include panel protection and pixel cleanup) | www.asus.com |
| Dell / Alienware (monitor) | Panel refresh & pixel shift | Monitor OSD → Others → OLED Panel Maintenance (a refresh also runs automatically after standby time) | www.dell.com |
| MSI (monitor) | OLED Care | Monitor OSD → OLED Care (panel protection, pixel refresh scheduling) | www.msi.com |
- Pixel shift moves the image slightly to prevent wear — it is prevention, not a repair for existing burn-in.
- If a ghost sits inside games with HUDs or on channel logos, mitigation often means changing habits (auto-hiding UI), not more refresh cycles.
TV, monitor or phone
OLED TV
Sit at your normal viewing distance and let the TV run for 30 minutes before judging. Judge from the sofa, not from 20 cm away.
OLED monitor
The taskbar is the classic wear source. Check the gray field specifically where your taskbar and desktop icons sit.
Phone (AMOLED)
Use the fullscreen fields and note that brightness dipping in bright scenes is ABL — normal behavior, not burn-in.
Download the test images
Full-resolution PNG files for TV media players, phones without a browser, or anything that cannot open this page. The same fields as the guided check.
Related tests
Checks that usually pair well with this one.
Make it a full inspection
Run this test as part of a guided inspection and finish with a downloadable PDF report.
Frequently asked questions
Know the limits before you interpret a result.
Is this a hardware diagnostic?
No. Browser measurements are labeled as reported or estimated, and visual findings remain your own observation.
Does Display Checkup upload my screen data?
No. The tests and inspection record run in your browser. The report is generated locally.
Can a browser test really detect burn-in?
It can help you see a residual image and — with the fade check — tell temporary retention from likely burn-in. It remains a visual observation, not a hardware measurement, and only the manufacturer can certify panel condition.
Is OLED burn-in the same as image retention?
No. Retention fades on its own within minutes to hours. Burn-in is long-term wear that does not clear. The fade check exists exactly to tell the two apart.
How long does the fade check take?
You pick 5, 10 or 15 minutes. Longer is more reliable: a ghost that survives 15 minutes is far less likely to be temporary.
Can OLED burn-in be fixed?
Not truly reversed. Panels ship a pixel refresher / panel refresh routine that evens out wear and can soften faint ghosts, but it cannot restore worn pixels. Prevention — varied content, hidden static UI, moderate brightness — matters more than any cure.
Does warranty cover OLED burn-in?
Policies differ by manufacturer and region; many exclude burn-in as wear. Compare your dated report and photos with the manufacturer's pixel policy before claiming — Display Checkup does not decide what counts as acceptable.
How often should I run this test?
Once a month is plenty for static-heavy setups (taskbars, channel logos, game HUDs). After long sessions of the same content, an extra check costs ten minutes.
Why does my OLED look dimmer in bright scenes?
That is ABL — automatic brightness limiting — protecting the panel and power budget. It is normal behavior, not burn-in.