The End For QD OLED? - TVs and Monitors in 2025

Summary

This video discusses the uncertain future of Quantum OLED technology, with Samsung reportedly buying LG OLEDs and struggling to find buyers for their Quantum OLED TV panels. Concerns include the high cost of production, technical issues, and competition from mini LED and AMOLED. Despite these challenges, Quantum OLED is praised for its superior color volume, but the video raises questions about its longevity in the market.

Takeaways

• 📰 Samsung is buying LG OLEDs and selling them under the S90D brand, indicating a potential lack of confidence in Quantum OLED technology.
• 🚫 Samsung seems to struggle to find buyers for their Quantum OLED TV panels, with Sony reportedly moving to mini LED and W OLED instead.
• 📉 The competition from other display makers like BOE, LGD, TCL, and CSOT, who are building 8.6 gen AMOLED production lines, could negatively impact Quantum OLED's market share.
• 💡 Samsung Electronics appears to prioritize 8K mini LED TVs over Quantum OLED, possibly due to cost and performance issues.
• 💻 Quantum OLED monitors have found success with buyers like MSI and Asus, but the future remains uncertain as competitors develop new technologies.
• 🔍 The cost of producing Quantum OLED, which uses a complex triple-stack blue layer process, is high and may need to be reduced for the technology to remain competitive.
• 🛠️ Technical issues such as chromatic aberration and magenta tinting in ambient light could affect the adoption of Quantum OLED.
• 🌟 The potential of FOLEDto be a game-changer with higher efficiency, but concerns remain about its lifespan and the need for triple-stack blue light.
• 📈 The race to 4,000 nits of brightness for monitors and TVs is another challenge for Quantum OLED to overcome to stay relevant in the market.
• 🔗 The script promotes Ruo's 8K HDMI 2.1 fiber optic cable as a high-quality option for connecting new consoles, gaming PCs, or for long-distance HDMI connections.

Q & A

What is the main concern regarding the future of Quantum OLED technology?

The main concern is that the future of Quantum OLED technology is questionable, with evidence suggesting it might not be around as long as previously thought due to issues with cost, competition from other technologies like mini LED, and difficulties in securing buyers for their TV panels.

Why is Samsung buying LG OLEDs instead of relying solely on Quantum OLED?

Samsung buying LG OLEDs indicates a lack of confidence in Quantum OLED as a superior or more affordable technology. This move suggests that Samsung might see LG OLEDs as a better option, which is a strike against Quantum OLED's future.

What evidence is there that other companies are not interested in buying Samsung's Quantum OLED TV panels?

Sony, which was previously known to use Quantum OLED, seems to be moving to mini LED and W OLED for their premium TVs according to a Reddit leak, indicating a lack of interest in continuing with Quantum OLED panels.

How does the matte finish on the S95d TV affect the perception of Quantum OLED's quality?

The matte finish on the S95d TV is traditionally associated with budget or low-quality displays, which might make Quantum OLED appear less premium compared to other technologies like mini LED.

What is the impact of the race to build 8.6 gen AMOLED production lines on Quantum OLED?

The race to build 8.6 gen AMOLED production lines could lead to more production of monitor panels, increasing competition and potentially reducing the demand for Quantum OLED technology.

Why is the cost of producing Quantum OLED a significant issue?

Quantum OLED uses a complex three-stack blue layer process, which is expensive and difficult to produce. This high cost makes it less profitable compared to alternatives like mini LED, potentially leading Samsung to shift its focus away from Quantum OLED.

What is the 'Holy Grail' technology mentioned in the script and what issues does it face?

The 'Holy Grail' technology referred to is FOLED (Flexible OLED), which is expected to be more efficient. However, it still faces issues with lifespan and the need for triple-stacking blue light, which keeps the production cost high.

What technical issues does Quantum OLED currently face?

Quantum OLED faces technical issues such as chromatic aberration around objects due to triangle sub-pixels, magenta tinting when presented with ambient light, and potential burn-in issues, although the latest models have seen a reduction in burn-in.

Why might the race to 4,000 nits be a concern for Quantum OLED?

The race to 4,000 nits is a concern because it sets a new standard for HDR content and display quality. If Quantum OLED cannot meet this standard cost-effectively, it may fall behind competing technologies like mini LED.

What is the current status of Quantum OLED monitors according to the script?

Quantum OLED monitors are currently doing well with buyers like MSI and Asus producing their own versions. They are praised for their superior color volume compared to W OLED, but the script expresses concern for their future due to the challenges faced by the technology.