OLED gaming monitor sales are booming as shipments increase 78% in the first quarter of 2026
OLED gaming monitor sales have surged, with shipments increasing by 78% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. Samsung's QD-OLED panels have significantly contributed to this growth, although Asus currently leads the market in sales. Despite a decline from the previous quarter, the overall trend indicates a strong demand for OLED technology in gaming monitors.
- ▪OLED monitor shipments rose by 78% year-on-year in Q1 2026.
- ▪Asus holds the largest market share at 24%, followed by Samsung with 16.4%.
- ▪Samsung's increased supply of QD-OLED panels has been a key growth driver.
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Hardware Gaming Monitors OLED gaming monitor sales are booming as shipments increase 78% in the first quarter of 2026 News By Jeremy Laird published 26 May 2026 Samsung seems to be flooding the market with QD-OLED panels. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The march of OLED technology continues. According to market research outfit Trendforce, OLED monitor shipments are up by 78% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026.
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