{
  "id": 18966060,
  "title": "Pro Gamers typically don't use OLED monitors, but you most definitely can",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/pro-gamers-typically-dont-use-oled-monitors-but-you-most-definitely",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-08T15:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Engadget",
    "slug": "engadget",
    "url": "https://www.engadget.com/2307840/pro-gamers-dont-use-oled-monitors-why-you-should/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OLED monitors, beloved by many gamers, are not typically used in esports tournaments, but they certainly could be. While OLED boasts superior black levels, contrast, and viewing angles, pro gamers usually opt for LCD monitors at tournaments. This is mainly because tournament organizers supply hardware, ensuring consistency among participants. Smaller LCD/IPS screens are preferred at tournaments, as they are more affordable and widely available. Despite some concerns about OLED burn-in, it's less of an issue now, with modern panels featuring pixel shifting technology to combat the problem. OLED monitors, however, excel in terms of motion clarity, infinite black levels, and HDR content handling. These advantages make OLED monitors a superior choice for normal gaming, despite their higher price point.",
  "summary": "Big tournaments favor LCD monitors, though perhaps not for the reasons you suspect. We'll explain why normal gamers can and should embrace OLED displays.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}