Screen Burn In Test

Screen burn in test is slightly more complicated than temporary image retention test. That is because we can precondition your screen to eventually see whether it passed or failed our image retention test. In which case you have very definitive expected outcome, and you only have single screen to analyze (which is solid 50% gray) for conclusion.

On the other hand, the long term burn-in already happens over a period of time, and it’s manifestation might be much more subtle. Which means that we cannot run a test under our own conditions. However, what we can do is create the best conditions for you to inspect and recognize screen burn-ins among your screens.

Screen Burn In Test  will test long term burn in of your screen

Here’s how you should proceed:

• Click start button below to start testing;
• Continue cycling through solid color images (preferably in full screen) to spot any inconsistency in color.

How this test works

Here is what we’re trying to do here:

Screen burn in happens over a period of time, but we cannot tell with a certainty if this issue affected your screen already or even if your screen is sensitive to be affected at all. It is true that a lot of commonly used screens (such as older models of OLED or plasma displays) may be more susceptible to burn-in.

With this test, we want to draw out any inconsistencies of image representation on your screen, focusing on those issues that are typically associated with screen burn-in.

During the test, you will be presented with a series of solid color images. The colors are picked based on how screens represent color and their propensity to misrepresent colors when burn-in happens. These images should be displayed on the screen that you are trying to test. Make sure to put your browser in a full screen mode so every corner of your screen would be covered and thus not excluded from this test.

We expect this test to create conditions that will highlight burn-ins on your screen. Any non-uniform region that you might notice on grey, red, green or blue background might be a sign of burn in.

How to evaluate this test

This test will require you to look at the screen and go through the slides of different solid color. Each color should be inspected for any inconsistencies.

Start the test and do not go to the next slide unless you’re happy with the view and no indication of burn-in showed up while viewing the image in full screen from usual viewing angle of the screen.

Tip: Take a picture. Sometimes we cannot trust our eyes only and technology does a good job at capturing still images for inspection. Just point your camera at the screen (make sure it focused correctly) and take a picture of each color slide. If the screen that you are inspecting is large, make sure to include every corner of it. This will allow you to have more scrupulous evaluation of what your display is actually showing.

Analyze what you see: This means that you need to take a close look at the screen. Make sure to sit in front of the screen as intended. Any unusual angle may skew the display capabilities, for example you may go outside the acceptable visual performance angle which was intended by the manufacturer.

Look for any discoloration, variation in brightness, shadows or saturation: Solid color displayed on a good screen should not have any of those deviations.

Screen burn-in example (Long term)

Well-expressed and very noticeable example of screen burn-in is displayed in the images below.

See more examples right here.

These images were taken to capture very prominent screen burn-ins, that showed up after solid color image testing. This is not the same screen. All these three images shows how solid image can highlight the burn-ins on TV screens and also what you should look for during your own testing.

What’s next?

Once you’re done testing image retention, there are couple or more similar tests available including long-term burn-in tests for LCD monitors, oLED TV’s and other screens here on our website. Feel free to pick any of those quick and free tests to perform here online, bookmark this site for future reference and re-run any test any time you need.