The arrival of Quantum Dot-Organic Light-Emitting Diode (QD-OLED) TVs three years ago sent shockwaves through the industry, offering a promising blend of quantum dot technology and OLED benefits. However, with LG Display’s new Primary RGB Tandem OLED panels on the horizon, signs suggest that QD-OLED may soon give way to better OLED displays.
Samsung and Sony have long relied on QD-OLED technology in their top-of-the-line TVs, but LG has developed its own alternative, Micro Lens Array (MLA) technology. Despite not matching the bright, pure color of QD-OLEDs, MLA-equipped TVs have proven capable of competing with flagships from Samsung and Sony.
However, both LG and Panasonic are now shipping flagship OLED TVs that utilize Primary RGB Tandem technology, also known as four-stack OLED. These new panels boast a 33% increase in peak brightness, a 40% increase in color brightness, and a 20% decrease in power consumption. This could spell the end for QD-OLED, which has been plagued by issues such as vertical banding, posterization, and washed-out colors.
Industry rumors suggest that Sony may abandon QD-OLED in favor of four-stack OLEDs, making LG’s new technology seem like a more attractive option. If this is indeed the case, it would be a significant shift in the industry, potentially leading to better-looking panels that consume less power.
The arrival of Primary RGB Tandem OLED panels could mark an essential step forward for the TV industry, offering improved performance and efficiency without sacrificing image quality. As we wait to see how Samsung and other manufacturers choose to implement this new technology, one thing is clear: a change is coming, and it’s long overdue.
Source: https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/it-looks-like-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-qd-oled-tvs