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OLED monitor burn-in warranty by brand: who covers it, and for how long
Dell, MSI, Acer, Corsair, and most new ASUS OLEDs cover burn-in for three years. LG covers two. Here is every major brand's policy in one table, with the fine print.
Burn-in is permanent image retention: the ghost of a taskbar or game HUD that stays on an OLED screen after the content is gone. Every OLED monitor can develop it, so the warranty is part of the purchase. Most major brands now cover burn-in explicitly, but the length and the conditions differ.
This table summarizes each brand's published policy as of October 2026, from the brands' support pages and press releases and from BGR's March 2026 roundup. Policies are US unless noted and can vary by region and model, so check the warranty card for the exact monitor you buy.
OLED burn-in warranty by brand
| Brand | Burn-in coverage | Conditions and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dell and Alienware | 3 years | Applies to every Dell OLED monitor, Alienware or not |
| MSI | 3 years | Three-year burn-in coverage on its OLED monitors |
| Acer | 3 years | Acer asks owners to enable and run Image Retention Refresh |
| Corsair | 3 years (limited) | Orbit and Image Retention Refresh must stay on; separate 3-year zero dead pixel warranty |
| ASUS | 3 years on PG32UCDM and newer; 2 years on older models | 24-month models: PQ22UC, MQ13AH, MQ16AH, PA27DCE, PA32DC, PG27AQDM, PG34WCDM, PG42UQ, PG48UQ, PG49WCD (ASUS FAQ, updated Oct 13, 2026) |
| Gigabyte and Aorus | 3 years | Announced March 2024 for its QD-OLED gaming lineup, covering panel image retention |
| LG | 2 years | From purchase; residential PC use (work or gaming) only; commercial use such as signage excluded |
| Samsung | Not confirmed in writing | Odyssey OLED G6 has a 3-year warranty per TweakTown; burn-in terms not found on Samsung's US pages |
What the warranties actually cover
Most brands describe the coverage as burn-in or panel image retention under normal use. LG's wording covers normal and proper use and excludes misuse or abuse. Corsair is the strictest we found, because coverage depends on keeping its panel-protection features enabled. None of the policies we read promise a replacement panel rather than a repair or exchange, so expect the standard warranty process.
How to keep a claim from being denied
- Leave pixel refresh, pixel shift, and image retention refresh enabled at their defaults.
- Let the monitor run its refresh cycle when you turn it off; do not cut power at the wall right after use.
- Keep the receipt and register the monitor with the brand; coverage runs from purchase date.
- Photograph the burn-in on a solid gray or colored full-screen image before you contact support.
How to reduce burn-in risk
- Auto-hide the taskbar or dock and use dark mode.
- Set the monitor or PC to sleep after a few minutes of inactivity.
- Lower SDR brightness for desktop work; static content at full brightness wears the panel fastest.
- Avoid leaving paused videos, game HUDs, or app sidebars on screen for hours.
Questions we get
Which OLED monitor brands cover burn-in?
Dell (including Alienware), MSI, Acer, and Corsair cover burn-in for three years. ASUS covers three years on the PG32UCDM and newer OLED models, and two years on a list of older ones. Gigabyte extended its QD-OLED gaming lineup to three years covering panel image retention. LG covers burn-in for two years for residential PC use.
Does Samsung's warranty cover OLED burn-in?
We could not find Samsung stating US burn-in coverage in writing. Its Odyssey OLED G6 carries a three-year warranty according to TweakTown's review, but buyers on Samsung's own community forum have asked the same question without an official answer. Get confirmation from Samsung support before buying if burn-in coverage decides it for you.
Can using the wrong settings void a burn-in warranty?
It can with some brands. Corsair's coverage requires you to keep its Orbit pixel-shift and Image Retention Refresh features on, and Acer tells owners to run Image Retention Refresh. LG excludes commercial use such as retail signage. Leave the panel-care features at their defaults and you meet every brand's conditions we found.
How long does it take an OLED monitor to burn in?
It depends on how much static content you show and at what brightness. A taskbar, desktop icons, or a game HUD left on screen for hours a day is the main risk. Modern OLED monitors run pixel refresh cycles and pixel shifting to slow it down, which is why manufacturers are now willing to warranty it for two to three years.