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 realistically expected around 2029.
This information was revealed in a recorded interview for Insight Media, in which representatives of Nanosys talked about 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 for even wider color reproduction in the BT.2020 standard. These are exactly the same dots that will be featured in the flagship TCL X11L for 2026.
– “We are showcasing BT.2020 quantum dots. These are red, green, and blue quantum dots. You saw them at the TCL booth. This year we call them SQD, or Super Quantum Dots” – explained Jeff Yurek, Head of Marketing at Nanosys.
Importantly, SQD will not be reserved solely for premium models. Nanosys confirms they will also make their way into affordable TCL televisions in 2026, and eventually to models from other brands as well. This is a significant move, as quantum dots remain one of the most effective responses to RGB LED backlighting in LCDs that do not utilize QD technology.
QD-OLED will be much brighter in 2026
The second major novelty 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 have worked 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 TVs for 2026 are Samsung S95H and S99H. And it seems that they will be the first to showcase what the new generation of QDCC can do.
Hundreds of thousands of nits. ChooseTV looks far beyond televisions
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 talking not only 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 displays of the future, not just in living room televisions.
QDEL (NanoLED) is getting closer. A realistic timeline is 2029
The most interesting topic has been saved for last. It concerns QDEL, also known as EL-QD or NanoLED. This technology allows quantum dots themselves to emit light when an electric current is applied, without OLEDs and without traditional LED backlighting.
Last year, there were reports that Samsung is accelerating work on QDEL in order to outpace Chinese manufacturers. At the time, there was talk of commercialization "within a few years." However, Nanosys is dampening the excitement.
– "We believe that 2029 is a reasonable timeline for QDEL to start appearing 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 delivers on its promises, it could completely change the balance of power in the display world.
Source: flatpanelshd
