Katarzyna Petru
The latest report from Counterpoint Research brings very optimistic news for fans of MicroLED technology. In 2025, total revenue from MicroLED displays is expected to increase by 150% year over year. This is a huge surprise, considering that just two years ago the industry was shaken after Apple's decision to scrap plans for mass production of these panels.
AR Glasses and Garmin are the Kings of 2025
Last year belonged primarily to smaller screens. A total of 58% of all revenues from this technology came from the smart AR glasses segment. That's where MicroLED feels right at home, offering the brightness needed to work in full sunlight while maintaining miniature sizes. An important milestone was also the debut of the Garmin fēnix 8 Pro watch. It is the world's first smartwatch with a MicroLED display, proving that this technology has finally "matured" for commercial products that we can simply buy in stores.
Samsung vs. TCL and Hisense
In the MicroLED television segment, it still remains a premium technology that cannot yet compete in price with OLED or LCD. However, the report indicates an important change: Samsung, which has been almost the sole player in this league for years, now faces strong competition from TCL and Hisense. Analysts predict that this rivalry will slowly begin to push prices down, although MicroLEDs will still remain in a price range inaccessible to the average consumer.
What awaits MicroRGB technology in 2026?
The forecasts for this year are clear: the TV segment is set to take the largest share of revenue from MicroLED. It is these gigantic screens, which we wrote about earlier, that are expected to become the main driving force behind profits. Additionally, this technology will start appearing in cars (projected 2% market share) – we will see, among other things, ultra-bright Head-Up displays and transparent panels, which are much more durable and brighter than those made with OLED technology.
Source: Counterpoint Research
