The new Nintendo Switch OLED features the name-giving OLED display. But what about burn-in effects? A YouTuber let the Switch run for a long time until the first burn-in effects appeared.
What is the Nintendo Switch OLED? The Nintendo Switch OLED is the latest model of Nintendo’s handheld console. Nintendo has equipped the model with an OLED display. The first reviews of the Switch OLED are also overwhelmingly positive, praising the good display and vibrant colors.
However, some users fear that the OLED display may not only have advantages. OLED displays have a risk for burn-in effects.
What is burn-in anyway? Burn-in on an OLED TV refers to static content such as TV logos or news tickers “burning in.” This leaves a sort of shadow on the image. This is due to the light crystals built into the display.
But how long does it take for the first things to burn into the display of the Nintendo Switch? Because even in some games, there are static menus. A YouTuber did the test to see how long it takes until the first problems arise.
After 3600 hours, there are first visible burn-in traces
What did the YouTuber do? The YouTuber Wulff Den let the Nintendo Switch run for about 5 months straight. He started “Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” and focused the display section on particularly bright lights. After a first test of about 2000 hours with the Switch OLED, there were no burn-in traces yet. But he kept the test running longer and has now reported on how his Switch is doing.
How strong are the traces? After about 3600 hours (around 150 days), you can see the first traces in the video. In the console’s menu, you can slightly make out the outlines of the game’s lights. However, you have to look closely to actually see the traces.
Wulff Den explains himself: “This is not something for which I would likely submit an RMA request [return].”
What happens during “burn-in”?: The YouTuber explains that it is not actually burn-in, but more of a “fading out.” This is because the display represents three subpixels (Blue, Green, and Red) per pixel. The red and green subpixels fade, while the blue pixels shine as strongly as before. The result is that certain areas have a very light blue tint, making the contours of the lights also visible in the menu.
How clear the traces are can be seen in the official YouTube video:
According to the YouTuber, you don’t have to worry about your Switch
What exactly does he say? Under the video, many users expressed their concerns or considered not buying a Switch OLED because of burn-in. For this reason, Wulff Den explains that there is no reason for concern.
- Users do not need to worry if they leave their Switch online for a few extra hours or play in handheld mode for extended periods.
- Also, games with lots of menus and a complex user interface (UI) should not be a cause for concern.
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