Programmers should avoid OLED laptops — here's how I learned the hard way
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A programmer shares their negative experience with an OLED laptop (ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16), detailing three key issues: burn-in risk from static IDE and browser UI elements, PWM flickering causing eye strain and migraines, and 'dirty grays' that make dark mode unpleasant. The author argues that while OLED is excellent for most users, programmers who spend long hours in IDEs and browsers face specific drawbacks that make LCD or Mini-LED displays a better choice. The search for a quality non-OLED laptop proved so difficult that the author ultimately switched to an M5 MacBook Air.
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Addressing the elephant in the room: screen burn-inPWM flickering is no fun"Dirty grays" are not great for dark mode users35 Impressions