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If you like to know about all the latest in TV tech, you need to know about Micro-LED. It’s the newest tech on the horizon and promises to be the next big upgrade for TVs, rivalling OLED TVs. Micro-LED combines the best features currently available to give the very best picture quality.
But what is Micro-LED? How do they work, and what is so great about it? Could Micro-LED be the future of television? Read on to find out the answers to these questions.
What is Micro-LED?
Micro-LED is a flat-panel display technology that is comprised of microscopic LEDs that form the individual pixel elements. Because of how small the LEDs are, they can produce a picture with brightness to rival OLED without the downsides that come with using an organic substance.
Thanks to their inorganic material, Micro-LED displays won’t degrade over time, as the display is not affected by outside forces. The images also won’t burn into the screen, giving the TV a much better lifespan than other TV models like OLED.
How Does Micro-LED Work?
Micro-LED and OLED share similarities, namely that each pixel is a light source that can turn on and off as required to provide a stunning contrast and not bleed into surrounding pixels. When an OLED pixel is switched off, then it is black. Micro-LED can offer the same results, but it also has self-illuminating pixels.
While OLED technology is developing, their brightness levels are limited, whereas Micro-LED can illuminate far brighter than OLED. So not only can Micro-LED offer a superior picture quality, but they are immune to burn-in and have a longer lifespan than OLED TV models.
Pros and Cons of Micro-LED
Pros
Brightness
Micro-LED provides an increased brightness that will give a clearer, more distinct picture quality while watching TV.
Lifespan
OLEDs are generally expected to fade over time, whereas Micro-LED has a longer lifespan. According to Samsung, Micro-LEDs will provide well over 11 years of non-stop use.
Efficient
Micro-LEDs are power efficient as they do not use a colour filter. There is nothing between the LEDs and the viewer’s eyes, meaning they can be brighter with less power.
Cost-effective
In the long-run, Micro-LED should be cost-effective to make.
Thinner
Micro-LED TV sets could be even thinner than OLED sets due to their non-reliance on bezels, meaning you can set up your TV for perfect viewing angles.
Cons
Manufacturing
Currently, Micro-LEDs are difficult to manufacture, as each pixel requires at least three LEDs, so a 4K set would need 25 million, and mass producing them is a challenge.
Initial costs
While Micro-LEDs are more energy-efficient and should be cost-effective down the line, they are likely to be highly-priced initially once they hit the market. It is predicted that there will eventually be a drop in manufacturing costs, which should bring the price down.
Is Micro-LED the Future of TV?
It is likely that for the next five years at least, OLED is still going to reign supreme because of the costs and difficulties manufacturing Micro-LED sets.
But once manufacturing catches up, and Micro-LED sets are the most cost-effective to make, it could be that OLED goes the way of plasma sets when LEDs took to the market. If consumers can buy a TV set that can last longer and have the same, if not a superior, picture quality that doesn’t have any burn-in for the same cost, then it’s pretty likely that we will see Micro-LED TV sets become the new normal for that standard TV set.
Some manufacturers like Samsung currently provide Micro-LED displays for cinema screens and video walls. For now, we have a vast range of truly stunning OLED sets that can provide you with a clear picture, extraordinary sound, and so many smart features that will make your viewing experience just that bit more convenient.
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