OLED burn-in is a phenomenon that can occur when a static image is left on the display for a prolonged period of time. This can result in image retention, commonly referred to as burn-in, which manifests as a ghostly outline of the static image. Most OLED TVs on the market are now equipped with preventative measures to curb burn-in, such as adjusting pixel voltages to improve uniformity and shifting the entire image on the screen by a few pixels using a feature called auto refresher
. While burn-in is possible with OLED, it is not likely with normal use, and modern OLED screens have been designed to reduce the risk of burn-in
. It's important to avoid leaving fixed images on the screen for extended periods and to use the preventive features available to minimize the risk of burn-in.
