Maciej Koper
You're seeing it right and no – this isn't AI-generated graphics. In front of us is a real chicken egg and the latest flagship LG G5. We've decided to drastically break the warranty rules to check if you can… prepare breakfast on an OLED display. But don't worry, there's a very specific technical goal behind this madness. On ChooseTV, you usually encounter a cool analysis: insightful reviews, blind tests, comparisons to studio monitors, and mathematical precision. Today, however, we're putting charts aside for a moment (though not for long!) and entering “hardcore” mode.
How to turn a TV into a frying pan?
The principle was simple. We prepared a panel with white set to 100% in a small window. We activated HDR mode, squeezed the maximum brightness out of the panel, and let the LG G5 display heat up to its limits. Before checking the result, we consulted artificial intelligence for feedback. Unfortunately, "Gemini" has too many health and safety restrictions programmed to enjoy such fun. We trusted a professional thermal camera instead. The result? Almost 100 degrees Celsius. This is no longer just "the warmth from the TV". This is a full-fledged frying pan with the LG logo.
Frying an egg on the TV
A bit of spray oil (to avoid scratching the surface), an egg on glass, a pinch of pepper and… we wait. Modern OLED screens have advanced thermal protection mechanisms. When the processor detects too high a temperature, it drastically lowers the brightness to avoid damaging the pixels. To maintain the temperature above 90 degrees, we had to outsmart the algorithms by constantly refreshing the image. Even so, the egg cooled down from the top. Only after putting on the lid and a dozen minutes of "life or death" struggle for the panel did the egg white start to set properly. Armed with fire extinguishers (just in case!), we waited for the tasting. The verdict? LG G5 is a brilliant TV, but as a frying pan, it still needs some refinement – the breakfast turned out a bit too runny.
What’s it all about? Thermal imaging is becoming standard
You might think: “This is the dumbest thing they’ve done this year.” And you’re right. But this test has a deeper purpose. We want to show that we’re pushing the equipment to its absolute limits. From this point on, the thermal imaging camera will be a permanent part of our OLED tests. We won’t just be giving dry numbers like “1500 nits in HDR.” You’ll see:
How quickly the panel heats up
How efficiently it dissipates heat
How long it can maintain high brightness before thermal throttling kicks in
These are crucial pieces of information for anyone planning to buy a television for years and worried about panel durability.
Did the LG G5 survive this clash?
This is the most interesting part of the experiment. After finishing the frying, we subjected the panel to a thorough cleaning (safe products and microfibre, no scouring pads!). The result? The panel looks and works perfectly. Despite operating for several minutes at temperatures close to 100 degrees, the panel was not damaged. This is proof of the enormous progress that has been made in OLED technology. Today's panels, although 'stretched' to the limits, are incredibly resistant to extreme conditions. PS. If your TV isn't meant for frying eggs, but you want it to display images exactly as the director intended, check out our professional calibration service. We use laboratory spectrometers (that's the device next to the egg!) that guarantee cinematic experiences in your living room.
Watch the video of this test:
And you? What else would you like us to do with the televisions before the manufacturers blacklist us? Let us know in the comments!
