There’s more of a benefit to 4K at sizes larger than 27", where 1440p is probably sufficient. So now I’m debating if I should just replace the dual monitors with a large monitor, but it would need to be 38" to have the same viewable area and even then it wouldn’t be the same in terms of window size/shape, but I could probably make it work for I what I do. 
Here’s a 42" OLED for $1,000. If burn-in from office tasks wasn’t a concern I’d probably jump on that.
Another problem is that nearly everything is matte when it comes to monitors. Dough has the Eve Spectrum but it sucks in other ways (it’s edge lit). So maybe a small TV is the best option? The smallest these days is usually 50" which is a bit too big for a monitor… and is this really the state of things in 2023?
Glossy, but $799 for a 27-inch, and it’s an edge-lit display (no FALD).
LG C2 Series 42-Inch Class OLED evo Smart TV OLED42C2PUA, 2022 - AI-Powered 4K TV, Alexa Built-in https://a.co/d/irTKtxe
LG C3 Series 42-Inch Class OLED evo 4K Processor Smart TV for Gaming with Magic Remote AI-Powered OLED42C3PUA, 2023 with Alexa Built-in https://a.co/d/8S3HowE
SAMSUNG QN43QN90CAFXZA 43 Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV 2023 Bundle with 1 YR CPS Enhanced Protection Pack https://a.co/d/c76fHCx
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I am strongly considering the LG C3 since my burn-in fears are probably overblown. However, this guy is advising that I wait until early next year because the quantum dot OLED monitors are on the horizon, which will supposedly put current LG OLED monitors to shame, and as an added bonus are all glossy by design.
Although the fancy quantum dot OLED monitors will be available next year, they’ll be starting at $1500 for a 27" most likely, and it’ll be 3 years before prices comes down.
It’s down to these two for me, and it really depends on what kind of deals I can find. the INNOCN is going for $720 right now. The C3 seems like a no-brainer purchase at $899.
($600) 32" INNOCN 4K 144Hz Mini LED: https://amzn.to/3uoDBV0
($1000) 42" LG 42 C3 120Hz OLED: https://howl.me/ck20SqLuGoo
I must be mistaken or something but aren’t there already QD-OLED monitors currently available on the market?
I have a feeling you might be extremely satisfied with the image quality provided by the C3, however, for peace of mind the Samsung Q90C seems like an excellent option for your particular use case. Do remember that using a TV as a monitor might have a few quality of life caveats, for example not supporting sleep and wake properly as well as possibly not supporting all PC resolutions via HDMI.
Do note that the Q90C uses a BGR panel. I like the fact that it might probably get bright enough to provide a better experience using BFI than the C3.
I’m not sure if the Samsung software is as good as LG’s overall thosame
I think with either one you’ll be satisfied with your purchase but you would have to adopt responsible OLED panel user etiquette in order to preserve your display if you go that route.
Not all use cases are the same which means not all users’ risk of buy-in would be identical.
I think it’s only been available in curved monitors and weird sizes? And always with a matte coating? Apparently, the monitors next year will lead us all into monitor nirvana if you’ve got the cash.
The way OLED handles motion is another cause for concern- the instant response time basically replaces blur with judder. Motion resolution on modern OLED remains worse than plasma. With BFI it’s about the same, but then you have the brightness issue. EDIT: the Q90C also has the judder issue with panning, apparently.
I also don’t like the weird subpixels on OLED displays because of problems rendering text (definitely a concern for a monitor).
Q90C pros
-BGR subpixels
-brighter with BFI
-no burn-in concern
Q90C cons
-matte finish
-backlit
C3 pros
-glossy
-emissive
C3 cons
-dim with BFI
-burn-in risk
-weird subpixels
It’s a difficult choice. I think picture quality is undoubtedly better on the C3 but this becomes a bit murkier when you’re talking about motion resolution. Now the Q90C is starting to look like a better option…
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I think W-OLED subpixels are fine though.
Also remember you can turn either the Q90C or the C3 upside down and have an RGB subpixel order.
Does it have issues rendering fonts properly, though? That’s my main concern, using it as a PC monitor.
I don’t have any issues where any of these are concerned but this is one of those things that are highly subjective. So you would have to know how sensitive you are or how important that is to you.
But you can flip the TV upside down to make it RGB though. Even recommended by RTINGS as an actual workaround for that particular situation.
The next thing I was going to look for was an RGB alternative to the Samsung Q90C.
LG has some IPS screens with local dimming. I doubt they would be spectacular in that department though and many of their IPS LED panels can come with DSE.
In practice something like that might be awesome for this use case but I’m not sure you’ll get one in the size you’re looking for.
Come to think of it, seems like simply upscaling text to 125% or something could solve the text issue when web browsing and text editing etc.
Kinda hilarious, but if it works…
So basically it mostly comes down to the Q90C being maybe twice as bright as the C3 when using BFI, but the C3 having superior image quality overall.
It’s a bit troubling that LG has removed BFI from it’s next generation of OLEDs, suggesting that it didn’t work as well as intended?
I can already tell by looking at the numbers that the C3 will not have the headroom to use scanlines and masks with BFI enabled. Sustained SDR brightness is 214 cd/m2. So basically you have to run it at max brightness with BFI enabled to leave you with 112 nits. I suspect that will reduce the lifespan a bit, but it does come with a 10 year warranty. It doesn’t have the headroom for BFI + Scanlines, though.
So now I’m strongly leaning toward the Q90C even though it feels like a stop gap until better tech is more widely available. I’m guessing in 2-3 years glossy quantum oled in a variety of sizes will be affordable.
Windows defaults to 300% on a 4K display.
I think it’ll be a good stopgap. Now that you have something shortlisted, you can probably go and do some more research to see if there’s some obscure model TV ot monitor out there that checks even more boxes than the Samsung Q90C.
When you get fedup looking, just take the plunge and enjoy!
comparing the specs on these:
43"
dimming zones: 720
max brightness (HDR 100% window): 683 nits
120Hz max
$999
32"
dimming zones: 1152
max brightness: 1000 nits
160Hz max
$999
More dimming zones, more nits, smaller size, same price. Is it worth it? I’m leaning toward no.
This one, though:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BCK1K44F/ref=ewc_pr_img_2?smid=A2SHWIYMNRTTNZ&th=1
Tops out at 144Hz but basically the same thing as the KTC for $720. At that price, it’s a more difficult choice. The extra brightness would allow for BFI+Scanlines+Aperture Grille(100%) while maintaining at least 100 nits brightness, or full strength slot masks without the use of BFI. With the Q90C, some form of brightness mitigation with shaders would be necessary when using BFI.
QD-OLED will save us, praise god. I think we’ll finally have decent monitors in 2024; hopefully we’ll get some sweet black friday deals but it may be 2025 before the QD-OLED monitors are really affordable.
EDIT: matte coating on the LGs is confirmed 
For me, I’d read lots of reviews. There are folks saying lots of good things about these on Reddit.
If it was considerably cheaper than the Samsung, plus good reviews and much better specs, I’d probably go for it but it’s good to get some independent reviews from reputable sources first.
Also, you might be lucky enough to get an RGB Subpixel layout.
Also ask the question, do you want to be able to easily go vertical one-time?
If you’re unsure about trusting the brand/product you can probably invest in one of those 3rd party warranties.
If the smaller or larger size is more preferable than the other then that makes it easier as well.
This is a major question for me atm. As cool as the idea of a single very large monitor is, there are certain benefits of a dual display setup that a single large display doesn’t offer. I could just replace one of my current 27" with the 32" and I wouldn’t be losing anything, although it might look a bit awkward. Can’t do the same with the 43" due to space constraints. So this is tipping the scales toward the 32" Innocen a bit more. And with any luck they’ll be coming down in price even more, and I can just acquire a second one at some point while I wait for affordable QD-OLED.