Samsung's QD-EL technology could surpass OLED soon

Samsung is focusing on a new display technology called QD-EL, or Quantum Dot Electroluminescent. This technology has the potential to outperform OLED screens in terms of brightness and contrast. Other companies like Sharp and TCL are also developing prototypes. Samsung aims to speed up the development of QD-EL to compete with Chinese brands. Currently, Samsung plans to introduce this technology in small monitors before moving to larger screens. The first prototypes, such as an 18-inch display, have impressed viewers but are not ready for mass production yet due to stability and efficiency issues. There are two main reasons why the rollout is likely to start with monitors. First, larger displays represent a greater risk for manufacturers, especially new technologies, which often have a high material waste rate in production. Second, if QD-EL were ready for large screens, companies would likely have already showcased them. While there is excitement around QD-EL, it may be a while before it becomes available for home theaters. Samsung previously launched its QD-OLED technology directly in TVs before bringing it to monitors, so it’s possible they could take a similar route with QD-EL.