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The video features Tom, a tech enthusiast, comparing the OLED and LCD versions of the Dell XPS 15 laptop. He highlights the superiority of the OLED screen in terms of contrast ratio (100,000:1), deeper blacks, and smoother color gradients, which enhances the visual experience, especially in darker scenes. Although the OLED screen is more vibrant, it lacks touchscreen functionality, which the LCD version includes. Furthermore, the OLED panel covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color space and has screen flickering issues that can be resolved by disabling panel self-refresh. On the other hand, the LCD is brighter at its maximum setting and includes Dell’s Premier Color app for color profile adjustments.
Battery life is similar for both models under identical power settings, yet the 4K OLED can drain the battery faster in long-term use, typically lasting around six hours. Despite potential burn-in risks associated with OLED screens, Tom prefers OLED for its contrast and gradient advantages in YouTube video viewing and editing. He concludes by inviting viewers to share their preferences and hints at a forthcoming full review of the Dell XPS 15.
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In this segment of the video, Tom, a tech enthusiast, showcases and compares two Dell XPS 15 laptops, one with an OLED screen and the other with a traditional LCD screen. He begins by demonstrating the visual differences under controlled lighting conditions. Tom notes that while the OLED screen appears punchier and more vibrant, it lacks touchscreen functionality, which the LCD model possesses. He examines viewing angles, brightness, reflections, and particularly highlights the superior contrast ratio of the OLED (100,000:1) compared to the LCD, resulting in deeper blacks and more precise color gradients. Through various tests, Tom demonstrates that the OLED’s smoother contrast gradients deliver a better visual experience, especially in dark areas and when viewing detailed color transitions.
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In this part of the video, the host compares the OLED and LCD versions of the Dell XPS 15. The OLED screen gets much darker than the LCD at its lowest setting, and the LCD is brighter at its highest setting. The LCD peaks at 576 CDM, while the OLED peaks at 406 CDM. Despite these differences on paper, the noticeable difference in brightness is minimal.
One issue with the LCD version is that it comes with Dell’s Premier Color app pre-installed, allowing color profile changes, but this app isn’t available on the OLED version. Both screens are accurate in color, with 100% sRGB and over 99% Adobe RGB. However, the OLED covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color space, unlike the LCD, which covers 92.8%.
In terms of battery life, both laptops were set to the same power-saving mode and used the same in a one-hour YouTube test, consuming the same amount of battery. However, the 4K resolution on the OLED can drain the battery faster overall, typically providing around six hours of usage.
The OLED panel initially had screen flickering issues when displaying Google Docs or Word documents, but this was resolved by disabling the panel self-refresh in the Intel graphics control panel. The choice between LCD and OLED depends on brightness preference, viewing angles, color app necessity, and touchscreen importance, with the OLED offering better contrast.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their preference for OLED over LCD screens, particularly emphasizing the superior gradients and contrast provided by OLED. They note that, although OLED may suffer from burn-in over time, the visual benefits outweigh this risk for their use case of watching and editing YouTube videos. The speaker mentions the potential for burn-in with long-term use of the same app but commits to reporting any issues in future updates. They conclude by urging viewers to like, subscribe, and comment on their preferences between LCD and OLED, and they hint at an upcoming full review of the Dell XPS 15.