Tecnología de TV micro-LED desafía a los OLED mientras LG y Samsung titubean, pero aún hay esperanza
La tecnología Micro-LED es impresionante, sin embargo, seguirá siendo increíblemente costosa durante varios años más.
Do you recall when micro-LED technology was envisioned as the future of television, promising to outshine the best OLED TVs by offering superior brightness and comparable black tones? It appears, however, that this future is farther off than initially anticipated. A recent report indicates that both LG and Samsung are scaling back their investments in micro-LED technology due to the challenges of manufacturing it.
LG and Samsung, major proponents of micro-LED, have encountered obstacles in realizing the potential of this technology. Despite the awe-inspiring debut of LG's first micro-LED TV and Samsung's The Wall six years ago, the manufacturing complexities persist. While Samsung leads as the largest producer of micro-LED TVs and continues to innovate with concepts like transparent micro-LED displays showcased at CES 2024, the practicality of micro-LED remains hindered by its large size and high cost.
The main issue with micro-LED TVs lies in the manufacturing process. While some manufacturers, such as TCL CSOT, are forging ahead with micro-LED TV production in China, LG and Samsung are reportedly scaling back their investments. Challenges in production efficiency and affordability persist, with prices still in the six-figure range and limited to large panels.
Although manufacturers believe in the future potential of micro-LED, progress has been slower than expected. Reports suggest that despite ongoing investments, LG and Samsung are reducing the scale of their micro-LED research and development efforts. Economic factors and slow technological advancements have hampered the realization of a significant price drop, as previously predicted by industry analysts.
Samsung, in an effort to drive down production costs significantly, has informed its partners of the urgent need to reduce costs by as much as 90% to enhance the competitiveness of micro-LED TVs. While micro-LED remains the anticipated future of TV panel technology, industry experts suggest that it may take another 5 to 10 years before it becomes commercially viable.
In conclusion, the journey towards making micro-LED technology mainstream has proven more challenging than previously envisioned. Despite its potential, the current landscape indicates a longer road ahead before micro-LED TVs become commonplace options in the market.
