A revolutionary breakthrough in OLED monitors is on the horizon.

TCL, primarily known for its televisions, is seeking a prominent place in the gaming monitor market with innovative OLED technology. During the Omdia Display Conference in South Korea, the company unveiled a series of “comprehensive advancements in image quality, energy consumption, and lifespan” for monitors and laptops that will utilize its new inkjet-printed OLED panels.

The inkjet-printed OLED (IJP OLED) technology has been in development for nearly a year, and although it sounds unconventional, it presents itself as a solution to current production issues affecting OLED panels. According to industry information, the traditional manufacturing method introduces contaminants, which reduces the performance of the panels. TCL claims that its IJP OLED process not only enhances performance but also improves image quality.

The specific benefits mentioned include a reduction in energy consumption, with doubled material efficiency, a 50% decrease in light loss due to internal reflection, and a 1.5 times improvement in light output efficiency. Additionally, the durability of the materials has significantly increased, boasting a threefold greater aperture ratio and a tenfold increase in material lifespan. Furthermore, this technology is expected to offer price competitiveness, with a 20% reduction in total costs.

So far, TCL has presented some prototypes, including the TCL CSOT, a 14-inch monitor with a resolution of 2.8K, covering 99% of the DCI-P3 color space, and a refresh rate ranging from 30Hz to 120Hz. This technology is expected to be initially applied in mid-sized products, such as monitors and laptops, as well as in medical displays. Earlier this year, the company also showcased a 65-inch rollable TV utilizing the same technology, demonstrating its potential in the sector.