What is the Latest Television Technology?
OLED TV technology has been rapidly evolving in recent years. Until recently, most OLED TVs used WOLED (White OLED) technology, which relies on a white OLED light source and color filters to produce the red, green, and blue colors necessary for displaying images.
A white subpixel is often added to WOLED panels to boost brightness, especially for High Dynamic Range (HDR) content. This subpixel bypasses the color filters, allowing for higher peak brightness levels. However, this can sometimes lead to colors appearing washed out at very high brightness settings.
Recent advancements have focused on increasing OLED brightness to rival that of LCD TVs. Last year saw the introduction of technologies like LG’s MLA (Micro Lens Array) panel, found in models like the LG OLED65G4SUB and the Panasonic TV-65Z95AP. These panels significantly improved peak brightness, making them some of the brightest OLED TVs available.
Looking ahead to 2025, manufacturers like LG and Panasonic are transitioning to a “four-stack” OLED technology. This new approach layers the red and green elements between two blue layers. This configuration is expected to further enhance brightness and color purity. As these new flagship models become available, testing will reveal the true extent of their performance improvements. We eagerly anticipate evaluating this latest television technology in our labs.
