Extended warranty covering burn-in for ASUS and MSI OLED displays – Asus

MSI and ASUS are giving consumers buying OLED displays from both companies more confidence, as they have also revised the warranties that come with their products to cover burn-in, which is a constant concern for users. Monday, ΤFTCentral Note that warranties for ASUS OLED displays have been updated to include two- or three-year versions. Within 24 hours, MSI responded, announcing a three-year extension of its copy warranty on some of its OLED display models.

OLED displays are increasingly being used in displays aimed at those focused on gaming, thanks to the improved picture quality and faster response times they offer compared to IPS and LCD displays, but the burn-in phenomenon still sparks second thoughts in many consumers. Static elements displayed on screens – such as maps and player icons – sometimes exacerbate the problem, especially when the screens are used for long periods. Many users also automatically hide the Windows taskbar to ease their concerns about burn-in. Since OLED displays typically cost much more than alternatives with similar specifications, warranties that don't cover burn-in can be seen as a risky and expensive gamble.

The page has Warranty policy MSI's gaming monitor policy has been updated with the criteria that must be met for a consumer to be able to claim burn damage coverage. The same page also states that the warranty will be void if MSI's OLED Care function – a series of settings designed to reduce the risk of burn-in, which is automatically activated on supported models – is disabled or configured in any way.

ASUS has not yet officially announced an extended warranty for its OLED displays in the market, nor has it updated its website to describe the criteria that must be met for consumers to be able to claim compensation. However, the section contains the technical specifications of all OLED screens that were previously tested the edge Both the company's international website and one aimed exclusively at U.S. consumers now state that combustion is included in warranties for two or three years, with newer models apparently covered for longer.