Is OLED worth the premium over QLED?

As of September 21, 2026, the median 4K OLED costs $30.77/inch against $18.46/inch for the median 4K QLED — about 1.7× the price per inch. OLED wins on contrast, black level, and viewing angle; QLED wins on peak brightness and burn-in risk. For a dark room and film or gaming use the premium is usually worth it; for a bright living room QLED delivers most of the picture at a fraction of the $/inch.