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Ever since Samsung unveiled The Wall at CES in 2018, MicroLED TVs have captured the imagination, touted as a potential successor to OLED display technology. However, the journey to becoming a household norm seems to require more time.
According to a recent report from the MicroLED Industry Association, widespread adoption of MicroLED TVs is anticipated only by the early 2030s. Analysts predict that MicroLED technology will first make appearances in wearables and XR headsets in the coming years, with its integration into laptops and monitors expected around 2026 or 2027. Televisions and smartphones are likely to be the last devices to adopt MicroLED display technology, with initial consumer-grade products hitting the market by the early 2030s.
MicroLED technology, which first attracted attention in the display industry in the early 2000s, boasts significant advantages in brightness and color reproduction. As the name suggests, MicroLED employs microscopic LEDs, offering brighter displays and longer lifespans compared to OLED.
While MicroLED TVs were initially touted as OLED killers, several drawbacks, most notably the steep price, have come to light. Samsung's previous MicroLED TV release reached a staggering $220,000, making it a daunting investment. ASUS also introduced the ProArt Cinema PQ07 MicroLED TV, priced at $200,000, with a peak brightness of 2000 nits and a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
The prohibitive manufacturing cost remains the major hurdle to the widespread adoption of MicroLED. Currently, producing a 10 to 14-inch MicroLED display costs between $6,000 and $10,000, significantly higher than the few hundred dollars required for a 65-inch LED-LCD TV. As research and development progress, the cost of MicroLED products is expected to decrease, making them more accessible to the average consumer.
Despite the challenges, the future prospects of MicroLED remain promising. While it may take some time for ordinary consumers to have access to MicroLED TVs, Apple has already set its sights on the technology. Apple plans to incorporate MicroLED into the Apple Watch and the upcoming Vision Pro headset. Although MicroLED displays may eventually find their way into other Apple products like iPhones and iPads, widespread adoption in the short term seems unlikely.
According to a recent report from the MicroLED Industry Association, widespread adoption of MicroLED TVs is anticipated only by the early 2030s. Analysts predict that MicroLED technology will first make appearances in wearables and XR headsets in the coming years, with its integration into laptops and monitors expected around 2026 or 2027. Televisions and smartphones are likely to be the last devices to adopt MicroLED display technology, with initial consumer-grade products hitting the market by the early 2030s.
MicroLED technology, which first attracted attention in the display industry in the early 2000s, boasts significant advantages in brightness and color reproduction. As the name suggests, MicroLED employs microscopic LEDs, offering brighter displays and longer lifespans compared to OLED.
While MicroLED TVs were initially touted as OLED killers, several drawbacks, most notably the steep price, have come to light. Samsung's previous MicroLED TV release reached a staggering $220,000, making it a daunting investment. ASUS also introduced the ProArt Cinema PQ07 MicroLED TV, priced at $200,000, with a peak brightness of 2000 nits and a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
The prohibitive manufacturing cost remains the major hurdle to the widespread adoption of MicroLED. Currently, producing a 10 to 14-inch MicroLED display costs between $6,000 and $10,000, significantly higher than the few hundred dollars required for a 65-inch LED-LCD TV. As research and development progress, the cost of MicroLED products is expected to decrease, making them more accessible to the average consumer.
Despite the challenges, the future prospects of MicroLED remain promising. While it may take some time for ordinary consumers to have access to MicroLED TVs, Apple has already set its sights on the technology. Apple plans to incorporate MicroLED into the Apple Watch and the upcoming Vision Pro headset. Although MicroLED displays may eventually find their way into other Apple products like iPhones and iPads, widespread adoption in the short term seems unlikely.
