Katarzyna Petru
Nanosys, one of the key suppliers of quantum dots for the largest TV manufacturers, has a very ambitious plan for the coming years. The company confirmed that in 2026, significantly brighter QD-OLED TVs will hit the market, and a true revolution in the form of QDEL (NanoLED) is realistic only around 2029.
This information came from a recorded interview for Insight Media, in which representatives of Nanosys discussed the latest technologies being developed for the TVs and displays of the future.
Super Quantum Dots and full BT.2020. TCL is already showcasing them
First up are the new, enhanced quantum dots, designed to provide an even wider colour gamut in the BT.2020 standard. These are exactly the same dots that will feature in the flagship TCL X11L for 2026.
– “We are showcasing BT.2020 quantum dots. These are red, green, and blue quantum dots. You've seen them at the TCL booth. This year we are calling them SQD, or Super Quantum Dots” – explained Jeff Yurek, Head of Marketing at Nanosys.
Importantly, SQD will not be reserved solely for the high-end models. Nanosys confirms they will also be used in cheaper TCL televisions in 2026, and over time, likely in models from other brands as well. This is a significant move, as quantum dots remain one of the most effective answers to RGB LED backlighting in LCDs that do not utilise QD technology.
QD-OLED in 2026 will be much brighter
The second major innovation concerns QD-OLEDs. Nanosys has announced a new generation of QDCC (Quantum Dot Color Conversion) material, which refers to the inks responsible for light conversion in QD-OLED panels.
– “This year we are introducing a new version of QDCC. We’ve collaborated with the ink manufacturer to improve the brightness and efficiency of this material. The result? In 2026, you will see QD-OLEDs with clearly higher brightness” – revealed Yurek.
Specific models were not mentioned, but as of now, the only confirmed QD-OLED televisions for 2026 are the Samsung S95H and S99H. And everything indicates that these will be the first to showcase what the new generation of QDCC is capable of.
Hundreds of thousands of nits. Nanosys is looking far beyond TVs
Interestingly, Nanosys is not limited to the TV market. The company is already thinking about applications for “high flux”, meaning extremely high brightness.
– “By 2030, we want to deliver solutions with truly high light output. We're not just talking about QD-OLED, but also microLEDs, for example for AR applications where hundreds of thousands or even millions of nits are needed” – added Yurek.
This is a clear signal that quantum dots are set to play a key role in AR glasses and future displays, not just in living room TVs.
QDEL (NanoLED) is getting closer. A realistic timeframe is 2029
The most interesting topic has been left for last. It concerns QDEL, also known as EL-QD or NanoLED. This is a technology where the quantum dots themselves emit light when electricity is applied, without OLEDs and without conventional LED backlighting.
Last year, reports emerged that Samsung is accelerating its work on QDEL, aiming to outpace Chinese manufacturers. At that time, there was talk of commercialisation "within a few years." However, Nanosys is tempering expectations.
– “We believe that 2029 is a reasonable timeframe when QDEL will start to appear on the market. We are talking about electroluminescent displays based on quantum dots” – said Yurek.
The company has not revealed which types of panels will first receive QDEL, but one thing is certain – if the technology lives up to its promises, it could completely change the balance of power in the world of displays.
Źródło: flatpanelshd
