This is said to be the final piece of the OLED display technology puzzle, further improving on the most impressive display technology on the market, delivering brightness that matches and even surpasses Quantum Dot (QD) technology. According to a new report, it all comes down to blue phosphorescence (PHOLED), with LG claiming to have cracked this elusive “dream OLED” technology.
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Here's a quick look at how blue phosphorescence could be a game-changer for OLED displays: When it comes to subpixel technology across RGB, it all comes down to the fact that blue OLED technology is much less efficient than red and green, and more complicated to achieve high brightness.
So the blue light in traditional OLED panels is not as bright and produces more heat. LG's new technology stacks phosphorescent and fluorescent blue OLED technology to improve efficiency, brightness and lifespan. Yes, it solves all the problems and shortcomings of current OLED panels.
This is not to say that current OLED displays are inferior. Picture quality and brightness have steadily improved in recent years, and current OLED TVs and gaming displays like my MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED 4K 240Hz are arguably the most impressive options available today. OLED is so good that we simply ignore or accept that not only do the panels degrade (slowly) over time, but the peak brightness is a step or two behind top LCD technologies, which can impact the quality and effectiveness of things like HDR.
Blue phosphorescence also helps with the “burn-in” or image retention issues that accompany all OLED displays. Best of all, LG says it's currently evaluating its “Dream OLED” panel technology, with full-scale production for TVs and gaming displays likely to begin within a year.
