QLED TV
Utilizing ‘quantum dots’ for exceptional color, Samsung’s new QLED-branded TVs are now available. (Photo: Samsung/USA TODAY)
Instead of embracing OLED, Samsung has gone all-in on TVs powered by “quantum dot” technology. Quantum dots are teeny “nano” crystals — microscopic dots as small as one billionth of a meter – which are a fraction of the width of a human hair. We’ll cover QLED momentarily, but some advantages to quantum dot:
Quantum dot TVs can match the “infinite” contrast ratio of OLED, delivering exceptionally dark blacks and whiter whites, and offer higher brightness than OLED TVs.
These TVs boast a wider, more true-to-life color palette – especially when it comes to reds, greens, and cyans – compared to OLED-based displays.
Unlike OLED materials, quantum dots are inorganic, which translates to longer-lasting displays and don’t suffer from any “burn-in” (ghost image) issues, though LG has added technologies to mitigate this.
While not as thin as OLED TVs, quantum dot televisions are generally less expensive, starting at about $1300 for a 55-inch 2016 model.
So, what’s the deal with QLED? These are Samsung’s recently unveiled next-generation quantum dot TVs.
Starting at $2,799 for its flagship 55-inch television, QLED utilizes a new and advanced metal alloy quantum dot material to achieve improved color accuracy, a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, and wider viewing angles (thanks to a new pixel structure).
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