RTINGS Finds Edge Damage in Most Tested Older WOLED TVs

Technology · First reported 8 Nov, 19:03 · Updated 19:43

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In RTINGS’ accelerated test, 14 of 16 WOLED televisions developed dead pixels or other damage along panel edges. The findings do not establish how common the issue is in everyday use, and RTINGS says its next test will include newer models.

RTINGS found edge damage in 14 of 16 WOLED TVs from 2020–2023 after an accelerated test equivalent to about ten years of typical U.S. viewing.
The damage affected five of six tested WBE-panel sets and nine of ten older WBC-panel sets; only the LG A2 and LG G3 were reported clean.
RTINGS suspects a manufacturing or protective-seal problem but says confirmation requires failure analysis; it plans further testing of newer models.

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Key facts

Tested WOLED TVs with edge damage: 14 of 16
Test duration: 18,000 hours, described as roughly ten years of typical U.S. viewing
WBC sets affected: 9 of 10
WBE sets affected: 5 of 6
Clean models: LG A2 and LG G3