Michał Stekla
CSOT showcases a new wave of OLED screens – from 14 to 77 inches. During this year's Display Week exhibition in Los Angeles, TCL CSOT presented new prototypes of OLED screens created using inkjet printing technology. The stand featured, among others, panels with diagonals of 31, 65, and 77 inches, as well as a 14-inch 4K display intended for mobile devices and laptops.
The showcased panels offer full coverage of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, support for Dolby Vision, and refresh rates of up to 144 Hz. TCL also claims a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, with a response time not exceeding 0.1 ms. These parameters target the premium market, both for home entertainment and gaming.
Production technology without a metal mask – cheaper and more scalable!
The key element is the application of inkjet printing technology. Unlike traditional methods of producing OLEDs using fine metal mask (FMM), inkjet printing allows for the precise application of organic layers without material waste and the need for costly masks. This potentially means lower costs, especially for larger diagonals, which are currently exceptionally expensive to produce.
Importantly, CSOT is not just a one-off idea as the company is already operating a facility in Guangzhou adapted for the mass production of OLEDs using this method. This may mean that we will see the first commercial products based on this technology sooner than we expected.
TCL also showcases a 115-inch Micro LED screen and a 162" miniLED 8K!
The new OLED panels are just part of the portfolio showcased at Display Week. TCL demonstrated a 115-inch Micro LED screen, as well as a massive 162-inch miniLED 8K panel. Both projects confirm the company's ambitions to establish a presence not only in the consumer segment but also in professional spaces, such as commercial settings and digital installations.
Micro LED, although still an expensive technology, offers exceptional image parameters: high brightness, no burn-in, deep blacks, and long lifespan. These features make it poised to become the standard in premium applications – especially in the commercial sector and high-end home cinema.
However, if you are looking for something available today, we recommend our current rankings of the best televisions from LG and Samsung – proven models that combine great quality with real availability.
Printed OLED in Practice – What’s Next?
Although TCL CSOT's presentations still have a prototype character, the message coming from the fairs is clear: the OLED printing technology is maturing, and the Chinese manufacturer is at the forefront of its development. The question remains when the panels will reach the consumer market – and whether they will be able to compete realistically with solutions from LG Display or Samsung Display.
However, looking at the pace of progress at CSOT and the ready infrastructure, it can be assumed that the next two years will be crucial for the fate of this technology. Inkjet printing in OLEDs is not just an alternative – it is an opportunity to redefine the market in terms of prices, sizes, and availability.
