This archive report was first published on 6 January 2020.
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020, TCL is poised to revolutionize the television industry with its cutting-edge Mini-LED technology. This innovative technology, currently available in TCL's 8-series TV, boasts better contrast and improved picture quality compared to standard LCD-based TVs.
According to TCL, the new series of TVs will feature improved versions of the Mini-LED backlight technology, which enables LED/LCD televisions to achieve better black levels, higher contrast, and rival OLED panels in terms of picture quality.
The company has also announced that the new models will come equipped with Quantum Contrast tech, resulting in a display that delivers unparalleled contrast and brilliant clarity.
“We are thrilled to be at tech's biggest show and share our latest Mini-LED developments alongside our vision for the industry in the daily improving AI and IoT age,” said TCL CEO, Kevin Wang.
Notably, TCL is the first TV maker to introduce Mini-LED technology, which is also more affordable than existing LCD TV technology.
Mini-LED vs MicroLED ¶
While MicroLED is a new generation display technology with a thinner backlight and smaller LED units, Mini-LED is a transitional technology between traditional LED and MicroLED. Mini-LED delivers excellent results in backlight applications, including power-saving, thinner HDR, and notch design displays.
On the other hand, MicroLED is applied to wearable handsets, smartphones, automotive displays, augmented reality/virtual reality products, and display walls and televisions.
Mini-LED technology offers the best results in mass production, which is less difficult than MicroLED. Additionally, Mini-LED is more economical due to its potential in the LCD display backlight market.
Before CES 2020, LG and Samsung will unveil their first '8K Ultra HD' resolution, which has been industry-certified. This certification allows the companies to confidently use the '8K Ultra HD' logo on their products, starting with LG's line of 'Real 8K TVs.'
