The Evolution of OLED Technology: A Deep Dive into LG's Latest Developments

In recent years, OLED technology has undergone significant transformations, and one such evolution is the introduction of meta 2.0, a more refined MLA panel built-in by LG Display. This latest generation of OLED technology boasts impressive brightness capabilities, including a staggering 3000 nit display that we had the privilege of witnessing firsthand at LG Display's CES showcase. The question on everyone's mind, however, is whether this incredible brightness will make its way into consumer televisions. According to LG Electronics' typical practice of using different terminology for their technology, it's likely that we won't see a 3000 nit display in LG's consumer TVs.

LG Display has consistently demonstrated a commitment to innovation, and this latest iteration of their MLA panel technology is no exception. In the past, when we spoke to LG Display about their technology, they stated that the new panel would reach an astonishing 2100 nits. While it's true that the panel in question can indeed produce 3000 nits, it's more than likely that LG Electronics will cap its brightness at a lower level – perhaps around 2600 nits – to avoid potential risks of burn-in and prolong the longevity of their TVs.

This raises an intriguing question: just how bright will LG's G Series and M Series TVs become this year? While LG Display was tight-lipped about specific details, they did hint that these new displays might exceed expectations in terms of brightness. With the introduction of MLA technology and subsequent tweaks to the processing, it's possible that we could see even brighter OLEDs next year. However, for now, we'll have to wait until our test lab receives the latest TVs and measures their brightness.

The exciting news extends beyond televisions, as LG Display is also incorporating meta 2.0 into PC monitors. We caught a glimpse of the company's new offerings, including a 34-inch and a 39-inch (or possibly 45-inch or 49-inch) monitor with MLA technology. This means that we can expect OLED PC monitors in 2024 to boast significantly brighter displays than their predecessors.

Another highlight from LG Display was the unveiling of the world's first 4K, 80Hz OLED PC monitor. Although it can only reach a staggering 240 Hz at full HD resolution and 440 Hertz at lower resolutions, the processing power limitations were attributed to current technology rather than any inherent restriction on the display itself. The side-by-side comparison between 240 Hz and 480 Hz showcased the incredible clarity that high refresh rates can bring, especially in conjunction with instant pixel response times from OLED panels.

The blurring of lines between PC monitors and TVs is becoming increasingly apparent, as we're seeing smaller screen sizes in TVs that incorporate features commonly found in PC monitors. This trend is likely to continue, with the latest advancements in OLED technology only serving to further exacerbate the distinction. As we look forward to 2024, it's clear that consumers can expect an exciting array of innovative displays that will push the boundaries of what's possible.

The Future of OLED: A New Era for PC Monitors?

LG Display's latest innovations have left us eagerly anticipating the future of OLED technology. From the impressive brightness capabilities of their MLA panels to the debut of the world's first 4K, 80Hz OLED PC monitor, it's clear that the company is committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

As we move forward into 2024, one thing is certain: the gap between PC monitors and TVs will continue to narrow. With the introduction of MLA technology and subsequent advancements in processing power, we can expect to see displays that blur the lines between these two categories even further. The question on everyone's mind is what this means for consumers – will we soon be able to choose between a PC monitor and a TV without worrying about which one is better suited for our needs?

The answer, for now, remains uncertain. However, with LG Display at the forefront of innovation, it's likely that we'll see significant developments in the world of OLED technology over the coming year. Whether it's brighter displays, faster refresh rates, or new features altogether, one thing is clear: 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting time for PC monitors and TVs alike.

Conclusion

The latest advancements in LG Display's MLA panel technology have left us with more questions than answers. Will we see a 3000 nit display in consumer televisions? How bright will LG's G Series and M Series TVs become this year? The possibilities seem endless, and it's clear that the company is committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

As we look forward to 2024, one thing is certain: the future of OLED technology is bright. With the introduction of MLA technology into PC monitors, it's clear that LG Display is committed to making a significant impact on the world of display technology. Whether you're a gamer, a content creator, or simply someone who appreciates the finer things in life, 2024 promises to be an exciting time for OLED displays.

So what can we expect from LG Display and other leading manufacturers as they continue to innovate and push the boundaries of what's possible? Only time will tell. For now, one thing is clear: the future of OLED technology is bright, and it's going to be a wild ride.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enfolks we are two days into our CES coverage and just now making our way down to the Las Vegas Convention Center this is the central hub for the show even though it's spread out all over the town it's cold today in fact we might go ice skating at one of the ponds at a local golf course anyway we are down here a day before the show officially starts to pay LG display a visit word has it that they have a 3,000 nit OLED panel that we got to check out okay just wrapped up in the LG display booth and I'm definitely glad I went because the 3000 nit OLED is real but there's a little bit of a Twist I'm going to get to that at the end of this video so just as a reminder LG display is a completely separate arm from LG Electronics right they're the ones who make the display panels and they sell their panels to all kinds of different electronics companies not just LG good example of that would be like the the uh the Sony oleds the a80 line built off of LG's OLED technology right so when we go to visit LG display we're taking a look at the displays of the future the displays that are going to go in other Company products that's definitely the case here the first thing I want to talk about though is the OLED t or the transparent OLED technology which we have been seeing for years at this point it was very cool to see the different implementations that they had there most of them sort of commercial intended for retail outlets like you see here or even as the window on a plane or a window on a train heck you could even make the sneeze guard at a buffet like the Imagine going to the Sizzler and having it tell you this is our lobster thermador and our steak tartar not that you would ever see any of that stuff at Sizzler anyway it's great to see these commercial applications of transparent OLED but it reminded me of the simple genius that is the OLED t television that LG Electronics announced here at this show we showed that to you in an early video we'll go ahead and throw that up right here but the thing about transparent OLED is that it doesn't have any natural contrast right because it's a transparent display you really need that rollup black film like we saw on the OLED T in order to make it look like a TV and even though it's a simple solution it's a highly effective one so even though it was really interesting to see all the commercial examples of transparent OLED technology in place it really just reminded me of the genius of what LG Electronics had to do with it in order to make it an actual TV product okay so as promised I do want to talk about this whole 3000 nit OLED thing what LG display is calling it is meta 2.0 interestingly it's actually the third generation of this technology but they're calling it meta 2.0 for some reason I'm not sure exactly why it doesn't really matter here's the twist you guys if you have seen the LG 2024 TV video that we we already put out that I referenced earlier you have seen the new M series you've seen the new G Series and you heard me talk about how those TVs had a more refined MLA panel built in that allowed them to get brighter right I have to be honest here I'm a little bit embarrassed that I didn't figure this out myself and put it together before I walked into LG display but I have figured it out so in the past we've seen this happen right LG display calls the technology one thing LG Electronics calls the technology something else entirely and that's what's Happening Here meta 2.0 is basically the latest generation of the MLA panel technology at work in LG's OLED TVs so in fact this 3000 nit capable OLED that we just got shown at LG display is already in TVs that are going out from LG Electronics at least that is my suspicion and I think it's a pretty well-founded one because that's how it's always worked in the past last year when we talked to LG display about its technology they said it would go up to 2100 nits and we saw that the LG TVs that incorporated it didn't quite get that high and that's what we're going to see again this year yes the panel can do 3,000 nits but I don't think that LG Electronics is going to let it get that bright in its consumer televisions and part of that has to do with protecting the TV against the risk of Burnin also prolonging the longevity of the TV so that's what's going on yes it is capable of doing 3,000 in but will you get to have it in a TV no probably not all 3,000 nits but it does call into question just how bright will the G Series and M Series TVs from LG get this year they wouldn't tell me exactly they seem to kind of suggest it might be under 2600 nits I am saying in the mid 2000s perhaps but we'll never know until I actually get those TVs in the test lab and then measure them we'll see how it is but it is nice to know that I think we can expect an even bigger brightness boost boo out of the G and M Series TVs than we thought before now considering the fact that they basically just tweaked the MLA panel a little bit and changed the processing that boosts the brightness from the TV and achieved a rather significant boost in brightness over just one year there is a possibility that they could do it again and come out with an even brighter OLED next year I guess we'll find out in 2025 let's just stick to 2024 for now though right now the other exciting thing that I learned while with LG display is that they are actually incorporating this meta technology or we'll just call it MLA for Consumer products into PC monitors we saw a 34 in a 39 in and was it 45 or 49 in well we're showing it to you right now so you know examples of these new meta OLED Technologies or MLA OLED Technologies in PC monitors which means that we can expect OLED PC monitors in 2024 to be a whole lot brighter the other thing that they showed us was the world's first 4 an 80 HZ OLED PC monitor now you can only drive the monitor up to 440 HZ at full HD resolution if you want to use it at 4K resolution it's going to top out at 240 HZ and I asked them where's the bottleneck there and it basically comes down to processing as you know resolution is pretty bandwidth intensive already you slap a high refresh rate on top of that and it's just not possible with the processing power that's available today and this is not true just for LG or LG display this is true for anyone right the processing power does not exist to get us 480 HZ at higher resolutions right now but it is exciting to know that 480 Hertz is going to be out there and become more common in PC monitors also I got to say they did a side by side comparison of 240 HZ versus 480 Herz and the clarity of that was just incredible it it's a combination of the instant pixel response time from the OLED panel as well as that high refresh rate I think gamers are going to be thrilled it's also a big reminder that the the division between PC monitors and TVs especially in 2024 has never been blurrier we're seeing PC monitors that are basically TVs and we're seeing smaller screen sizes in TVs that basically make them PC monitors with all the different features they've Incorporated that my friends is a completely separate video that we are definitely going to be getting to this year anyway I hope you enjoyed this insightful video if you did slap it with a like don't forget to subscribe hit that notification Bell we have a ton of CES content coming your way I'll see you on the next one and until then here's two other videos I think you might like I hope you enjoyed this video I'm leaving that infolks we are two days into our CES coverage and just now making our way down to the Las Vegas Convention Center this is the central hub for the show even though it's spread out all over the town it's cold today in fact we might go ice skating at one of the ponds at a local golf course anyway we are down here a day before the show officially starts to pay LG display a visit word has it that they have a 3,000 nit OLED panel that we got to check out okay just wrapped up in the LG display booth and I'm definitely glad I went because the 3000 nit OLED is real but there's a little bit of a Twist I'm going to get to that at the end of this video so just as a reminder LG display is a completely separate arm from LG Electronics right they're the ones who make the display panels and they sell their panels to all kinds of different electronics companies not just LG good example of that would be like the the uh the Sony oleds the a80 line built off of LG's OLED technology right so when we go to visit LG display we're taking a look at the displays of the future the displays that are going to go in other Company products that's definitely the case here the first thing I want to talk about though is the OLED t or the transparent OLED technology which we have been seeing for years at this point it was very cool to see the different implementations that they had there most of them sort of commercial intended for retail outlets like you see here or even as the window on a plane or a window on a train heck you could even make the sneeze guard at a buffet like the Imagine going to the Sizzler and having it tell you this is our lobster thermador and our steak tartar not that you would ever see any of that stuff at Sizzler anyway it's great to see these commercial applications of transparent OLED but it reminded me of the simple genius that is the OLED t television that LG Electronics announced here at this show we showed that to you in an early video we'll go ahead and throw that up right here but the thing about transparent OLED is that it doesn't have any natural contrast right because it's a transparent display you really need that rollup black film like we saw on the OLED T in order to make it look like a TV and even though it's a simple solution it's a highly effective one so even though it was really interesting to see all the commercial examples of transparent OLED technology in place it really just reminded me of the genius of what LG Electronics had to do with it in order to make it an actual TV product okay so as promised I do want to talk about this whole 3000 nit OLED thing what LG display is calling it is meta 2.0 interestingly it's actually the third generation of this technology but they're calling it meta 2.0 for some reason I'm not sure exactly why it doesn't really matter here's the twist you guys if you have seen the LG 2024 TV video that we we already put out that I referenced earlier you have seen the new M series you've seen the new G Series and you heard me talk about how those TVs had a more refined MLA panel built in that allowed them to get brighter right I have to be honest here I'm a little bit embarrassed that I didn't figure this out myself and put it together before I walked into LG display but I have figured it out so in the past we've seen this happen right LG display calls the technology one thing LG Electronics calls the technology something else entirely and that's what's Happening Here meta 2.0 is basically the latest generation of the MLA panel technology at work in LG's OLED TVs so in fact this 3000 nit capable OLED that we just got shown at LG display is already in TVs that are going out from LG Electronics at least that is my suspicion and I think it's a pretty well-founded one because that's how it's always worked in the past last year when we talked to LG display about its technology they said it would go up to 2100 nits and we saw that the LG TVs that incorporated it didn't quite get that high and that's what we're going to see again this year yes the panel can do 3,000 nits but I don't think that LG Electronics is going to let it get that bright in its consumer televisions and part of that has to do with protecting the TV against the risk of Burnin also prolonging the longevity of the TV so that's what's going on yes it is capable of doing 3,000 in but will you get to have it in a TV no probably not all 3,000 nits but it does call into question just how bright will the G Series and M Series TVs from LG get this year they wouldn't tell me exactly they seem to kind of suggest it might be under 2600 nits I am saying in the mid 2000s perhaps but we'll never know until I actually get those TVs in the test lab and then measure them we'll see how it is but it is nice to know that I think we can expect an even bigger brightness boost boo out of the G and M Series TVs than we thought before now considering the fact that they basically just tweaked the MLA panel a little bit and changed the processing that boosts the brightness from the TV and achieved a rather significant boost in brightness over just one year there is a possibility that they could do it again and come out with an even brighter OLED next year I guess we'll find out in 2025 let's just stick to 2024 for now though right now the other exciting thing that I learned while with LG display is that they are actually incorporating this meta technology or we'll just call it MLA for Consumer products into PC monitors we saw a 34 in a 39 in and was it 45 or 49 in well we're showing it to you right now so you know examples of these new meta OLED Technologies or MLA OLED Technologies in PC monitors which means that we can expect OLED PC monitors in 2024 to be a whole lot brighter the other thing that they showed us was the world's first 4 an 80 HZ OLED PC monitor now you can only drive the monitor up to 440 HZ at full HD resolution if you want to use it at 4K resolution it's going to top out at 240 HZ and I asked them where's the bottleneck there and it basically comes down to processing as you know resolution is pretty bandwidth intensive already you slap a high refresh rate on top of that and it's just not possible with the processing power that's available today and this is not true just for LG or LG display this is true for anyone right the processing power does not exist to get us 480 HZ at higher resolutions right now but it is exciting to know that 480 Hertz is going to be out there and become more common in PC monitors also I got to say they did a side by side comparison of 240 HZ versus 480 Herz and the clarity of that was just incredible it it's a combination of the instant pixel response time from the OLED panel as well as that high refresh rate I think gamers are going to be thrilled it's also a big reminder that the the division between PC monitors and TVs especially in 2024 has never been blurrier we're seeing PC monitors that are basically TVs and we're seeing smaller screen sizes in TVs that basically make them PC monitors with all the different features they've Incorporated that my friends is a completely separate video that we are definitely going to be getting to this year anyway I hope you enjoyed this insightful video if you did slap it with a like don't forget to subscribe hit that notification Bell we have a ton of CES content coming your way I'll see you on the next one and until then here's two other videos I think you might like I hope you enjoyed this video I'm leaving that in\n"