Katarzyna Petru
Nanosys, one of the key suppliers of quantum dots for the largest television manufacturers, has a very ambitious plan for the coming years. The company has confirmed that in 2026, significantly brighter QD-OLED televisions will hit the market, and a true revolution in the form of QDEL (NanoLED) is realistically expected only around 2029.
This information was shared in a recorded interview for Insight Media, in which representatives of Nanosys discussed the latest technologies being developed for future televisions and displays.
Super Quantum Dots and full BT.2020. TCL is already showcasing them
First up are the new, improved quantum dots, designed for even wider colour reproduction 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 stand. 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 exclusively for top-end models. Nanosys confirms that they will also be included in cheaper TCL televisions in 2026, and over time, likely in models from other brands as well. This is an important move, as quantum dots remain one of the most effective answers to RGB LED backlighting in LCDs, which do not utilise QD technology.
QD-OLED will be much brighter in 2026
The second major news concerns QD-OLEDs. Nanosys has announced a new generation of QDCC (Quantum Dot Color Conversion) materials, which are the inks responsible for light conversion in QD-OLED panels.
– “This year we are introducing a new version of QDCC. We have collaborated with the ink manufacturer to improve the brightness and efficiency of this material. The result? In 2026 you will see QD-OLEDs with significantly higher brightness” – revealed Yurek.
No specific models were mentioned, but as of now, the only confirmed QD-OLED televisions for 2026 are Samsung S95H and S99H. And all indications suggest that these will be the first to showcase what the new generation of QDCC is capable of.
Hundreds of thousands of nits. ChooseTV looks far beyond TVs
Interestingly, Nanosys does not limit itself exclusively to the TV market. The company is already thinking about applications of "high flux", that is, 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 about 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 the displays of the future, and not just in living room TVs.
QDEL (NanoLED) ever 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 in which the quantum dots themselves emit light when electricity is applied, without OLEDs and without traditional LED backlighting.
Last year, reports emerged that Samsung is accelerating work on QDEL, wanting to get ahead of Chinese manufacturers. 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 appearing on the market. We are talking about electroluminescent displays based on quantum dots” – said Yurek.
The company did not disclose which types of panels will first receive QDEL, but one thing is certain – if the technology delivers on its promises, it could completely change the balance of power in the display world.
Source: flatpanelshd
