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Samsung has launched four new Odyssey series gaming monitors at ChinaJoy 2025, incorporating advanced MNT display technology from TCL CSOT. The announcement marks a significant step in Samsung and TCL CSOT’s partnership, aiming to push the boundaries of esports-focused display performance.

TCL CSOT showcased three new display technologies tailored for different gaming genres: HVA Fast, HVA Black, and HFS Shoot. HVA Fast supports a 1ms response time and offers curved panels in sizes ranging from 34 to 57 inches with a 1000R curvature. HVA Black features a 5000:1 native contrast ratio and supports refresh rates up to 500Hz, offering high clarity and dynamic visuals. HFS Shoot targets FPS players with support for high resolution, high refresh rates, and autostereoscopic 3D switching without glasses.

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Samsung’s new lineup includes the 27-inch UHD 165Hz Odyssey G90XF, the 40-inch WUHD 180Hz Odyssey G75F, the 37-inch UHD 165Hz Odyssey G75F, and the 27-inch UHD 180Hz Odyssey G70F Dual-Mode Gaming Monitor.

The Odyssey G90XF is Samsung’s first gaming monitor to feature glasses-free 3D. It uses light-field display (LFD) technology combined with an eye-tracking camera to produce real-time 3D visuals without any viewing angle restrictions. The display supports AI-powered 2D-to-3D video conversion and features 4K resolution, a 165Hz refresh rate, spatial audio, and environmental lighting effects. Samsung launched the G90XF in May at a price of 14,999 yuan ($2,080).

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The 40-inch G75F supports a resolution of 5120×2160, a 180Hz refresh rate, and a 3000:1 contrast ratio with support for 1.07 billion colors. The 37-inch G75F and 27-inch G70F monitors both support 3840×2160 resolution, high refresh rates, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for smoother gameplay across supported titles.

These monitors aim to meet the evolving demands of esports gamers, with TCL CSOT playing a central role in the display technology behind them.

In related news, we recently explored Who Owns TCL?—a deep dive into the brand’s ownership structure, key subsidiaries, and global expansion strategy.

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TCL CSOT Wants to Rule the Esports Display Industry—And It’s Not Just a Panel Supplier Anymore https://www.tclcentral.com/tcl-csot-wants-to-rule-the-esports-display-industry-chinajoy-2025/ https://www.tclcentral.com/tcl-csot-wants-to-rule-the-esports-display-industry-chinajoy-2025/#respond Sun, 03 Aug 2025 20:27:25 +0000 https://www.tclcentral.com/?p=1028 TCL CSOT made a strong appearance at ChinaJoy 2025, unveiling its latest esports display technologies under the theme “Screen Beyond Dimensions, Passion Unleashed.” The company partnered with major brands including Samsung, Lenovo, ASUS, AOC, Philips, iQOO, Acer, MSI, LG, and Thunderbird to showcase a wide range of display products and strengthen its position in the […]

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TCL CSOT made a strong appearance at ChinaJoy 2025, unveiling its latest esports display technologies under the theme “Screen Beyond Dimensions, Passion Unleashed.” The company partnered with major brands including Samsung, Lenovo, ASUS, AOC, Philips, iQOO, Acer, MSI, LG, and Thunderbird to showcase a wide range of display products and strengthen its position in the global gaming display market.

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TCL CSOT hosted a formal opening ceremony at its booth, with key attendees such as TCL CSOT CEO Zhao Jun, Samsung Electronics China executive Lee Wei, and senior representatives from Lenovo, TPV, LG, Intel, and JD.com. Executives from TCL CSOT also participated in outlining the company’s roadmap for esports display innovation.

ChinaJoy 2025

Zhao Jun confirmed in an interview that TCL CSOT led global shipments and market share in esports monitor panels from 2022 to 2024. One out of every three esports monitors worldwide currently uses a TCL CSOT panel. He said the company plans to maintain this lead by expanding into new display sizes and categories across phones, tablets, laptops, monitors, and TVs.

The company’s APEX brand will continue to drive display innovation, focusing on four pillars: visual performance, eye comfort, sustainability, and future-ready form factors. TCL CSOT is investing in both LCD (HVA, HFS) and OLED (FMM, IJP) technologies to improve contrast, reduce blue light, and introduce flexible and 3D-capable displays.

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Director of MNT Product Development Li Shanyong introduced three new display technologies for esports monitors. The HVA Fast series features 1ms response times and ultra-wide curved screens up to 57 inches. HVA Black targets cinematic performance with native 5000:1 contrast and high refresh rates up to 500Hz. HFS Shoot supports high-resolution, high-refresh performance with dual-mode refresh and glasses-free 3D using cylindrical lens tech.

TCL CSOT also previewed its printed OLED panel, which targets low blue light (≤20%) and features dynamic compensation to prevent burn-in without requiring user input.

ChinaJoy 2025

Samsung unveiled four new Odyssey gaming monitors that use TCL CSOT panels. The lineup includes the 27-inch UHD 165Hz G90XF with glasses-free 3D, the 40-inch WUHD 180Hz G75F, the 37-inch UHD 165Hz G75F, and the 27-inch UHD 180Hz G70F with dual refresh modes.

ChinaJoy 2025

Zhao Jun stated that TCL CSOT plans to grow globally by setting up localized manufacturing and client labs for various product categories. He added that the company will continue investing in esports IP and technology to deliver a complete portfolio of gaming displays for all use cases.

In related news, we recently broke down how TCL NXTPAPER compares to AMOLED and IPS in terms of eye comfort, and also explored TCL’s inkjet-printed OLED technology.

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AI Is Taking Over—and TCL Is Quietly Winning the Display War https://www.tclcentral.com/ai-is-taking-over-and-tcl-is-quietly-winning-the-display-war/ https://www.tclcentral.com/ai-is-taking-over-and-tcl-is-quietly-winning-the-display-war/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:17:57 +0000 https://www.tclcentral.com/?p=1021 China’s AI hardware market is expected to exceed 1.1 trillion yuan ($140 billion) in 2025, according to a new report from research firm RUNTO. This marks a 13.4% year-on-year increase and excludes AI smartphones and vehicles. The report also forecasts sustained growth over the next five years, driven by rapid AI integration across consumer electronics. […]

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China’s AI hardware market is expected to exceed 1.1 trillion yuan ($140 billion) in 2025, according to a new report from research firm RUNTO. This marks a 13.4% year-on-year increase and excludes AI smartphones and vehicles. The report also forecasts sustained growth over the next five years, driven by rapid AI integration across consumer electronics. As AI hardware expands, demand for high-end display panels is set to rise sharply. TCL, with its strong presence in the display industry, is expected to benefit significantly.

AI features have already reached deep into the Chinese consumer tech market. AI TVs now account for over 70% of shipments, offering features such as picture enhancement, voice control, and content suggestions. AI laptops make up 50% of available models, and AI tablets account for 76%. Wearables like smartwatches and AI bands have reached over 85% penetration, while AI smart glasses now represent 65% of all smart eyewear sales. AI smart locks and surveillance cameras have both passed the 25% mark.

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Analysts expect the AI hardware boom to shift display panel demand toward the high-end segment. Most AI-enabled devices initially launch in premium categories before features expand to lower-tier models. This trend supports higher-margin panel shipments and strengthens the position of suppliers like TCL Technology and BOE, who already lead in advanced display manufacturing.

TCL is also applying AI to improve display production. In June, TCL CSOT launched X-Intelligence 3.0, a vertical AI model focused on reasoning for the display industry. This model supports domain-specific decision-making and can offer solutions that go beyond traditional engineering approaches. TCL uses it to optimize manufacturing processes and improve efficiency.

As AI continues to shape the next generation of consumer electronics, TCL’s investment in both display technology and AI-driven manufacturing gives it a clear advantage in a rapidly evolving market.

In related news, TCL shipments dropped 23% in Q2 2025 amid rising demand for Indian-made smartphones in the US, while Samsung and Sony have just stepped into the RGB-Mini LED race—but they’re already playing catch-up.

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TCL Just Banked $644M in Display Profits And It’s Only Halfway Through 2025 https://www.tclcentral.com/tcl-just-banked-644m-in-display-profits-and-its-only-halfway-through-2025/ https://www.tclcentral.com/tcl-just-banked-644m-in-display-profits-and-its-only-halfway-through-2025/#respond Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:28:55 +0000 https://www.tclcentral.com/?p=987 TCL Technology expects its semiconductor display business to post a net profit of 4.6 billion yuan (~$644 million) for the first half of 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of more than 70%. This performance highlights TCL’s strong position in a recovering panel market. Other manufacturers are also reporting positive projections. Rainbow Display forecasts a net […]

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TCL Technology expects its semiconductor display business to post a net profit of 4.6 billion yuan (~$644 million) for the first half of 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of more than 70%. This performance highlights TCL’s strong position in a recovering panel market.

Other manufacturers are also reporting positive projections. Rainbow Display forecasts a net profit between 410 million and 480 million yuan ($57 million–$67 million), while Shenzhen Tianma anticipates a 10% rise in H1 revenue and over 138% growth in net profit, signaling a return to profitability. BOE has not yet released its H1 guidance, but its Q1 net profit rose 64% to 1.6 billion yuan ($224 million), pointing to a potentially strong half-year result.

Analysts note that the panel industry has been on a steady path to recovery over the past two years. Major players with advanced production lines and broad product portfolios have maintained strong financial stability. TCL’s recent acquisitions, LG Display’s Guangzhou plant, and a 21.53% stake in Shenzhen Huaxing Semiconductor, further strengthened its position. The company consolidated the Guangzhou plant in Q2 and will consolidate Huaxing from July 1.

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Industry consolidation continues to reshape the market. BOE acquired a 30% stake in Rainbow Display, and Innolux recently shut down its 5.5-generation line. Analysts believe these moves reflect a shift toward higher concentration and more efficient resource allocation.

They also expect panel prices to remain relatively stable, with utilization rates now part of more mature production strategies. DSCC projects prices will stay at profitable levels, while Omdia data shows panel makers averaged 83% utilization in Q1 and are likely to maintain 75-80% rates through August.

On the demand side, upcoming government trade-in subsidies and new product launches in the fall may drive panel shipments and pricing. Analysts expect second-half profits to match or exceed first-half results, with TCL likely to continue leading the sector in both scale and year-on-year growth.

In related news, Xiaomi and TCL have taken a major step toward challenging Samsung’s OLED dominance, while TCL CSOT is reportedly planning to launch its first OLED monitor panel in 2026.

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Xiaomi and TCL Just Took a Huge Step Toward Killing Samsung’s OLED Dominance https://www.tclcentral.com/xiaomi-and-tcl-just-took-a-huge-step-toward-killing-samsungs-oled-dominance/ https://www.tclcentral.com/xiaomi-and-tcl-just-took-a-huge-step-toward-killing-samsungs-oled-dominance/#respond Sat, 19 Jul 2025 08:25:25 +0000 https://www.tclcentral.com/?p=981 Xiaomi and TCL CSOT have officially launched Phase 2 of their Innovation Display Lab at TCL CSOT’s Wuhan campus. The inauguration ceremony took place on July 12, marking a significant step forward in the long-term collaboration between the two companies. TCL CSOT confirmed the development through its official WeChat account, stating that the expanded lab […]

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Xiaomi and TCL CSOT have officially launched Phase 2 of their Innovation Display Lab at TCL CSOT’s Wuhan campus. The inauguration ceremony took place on July 12, marking a significant step forward in the long-term collaboration between the two companies.

TCL CSOT confirmed the development through its official WeChat account, stating that the expanded lab will strengthen the joint research and development efforts that began in 2017. The partnership has evolved from initial component supply to a comprehensive strategic alliance, focused on advanced display technologies.

The first phase of the Innovation Display Lab was established in 2021. Since then, Xiaomi and TCL CSOT have co-developed several breakthrough technologies. These include the first Xiaomi smartphone with a TCL CSOT LTPS panel in 2017, the Mi 10 Ultra’s adoption of TCL CSOT OLED panels in 2020, and the global debut of the first under-display camera phone in 2021.

In 2022, the companies jointly defined the 1.5K screen standard and launched China’s first 2K LTPO display. In 2023, they accelerated development of an isometric micro four-curved display two years ahead of schedule and filed over 130 patents related to the technology. In 2024, the collaboration led to the launch of the Mix Fold series, featuring flexible displays developed through their joint efforts.

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In 2025, Xiaomi and TCL CSOT are pushing for Real RGB OLED displays, which are expected to feature in next-generation Xiaomi flagships such as the Xiaomi 16 Pro and Redmi K90 Pro.

TCL CSOT stated that the lab now operates as a closed-loop system combining joint R&D with production coordination. This setup enables faster transitions from early-stage innovation to final product manufacturing, improving efficiency and shortening the time-to-market for new technologies. The Phase 2 expansion reflects a deeper commitment to advancing China’s domestic display capabilities and setting new industry benchmarks through shared innovation.

In related news, TCL CSOT is reportedly planning to launch its first OLED monitor panel in 2026. Meanwhile, TCL has introduced its C72K 4K QD-Mini LED TVs in India, featuring a 144Hz refresh rate and Dolby Atmos support.

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TCL QLED vs Mini LED vs OLED: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Choose? https://www.tclcentral.com/tcl-qled-vs-mini-led-vs-oled-which-should-you-choose/ https://www.tclcentral.com/tcl-qled-vs-mini-led-vs-oled-which-should-you-choose/#respond Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:56:04 +0000 https://www.tclcentral.com/?p=958 In a world of increasingly dazzling TV displays, the terms QLED, Mini LED, and OLED can feel more like buzzwords than buying guides. But the truth is, each technology represents a distinct approach to image quality, with strengths that cater to different viewers, rooms, and price points. TCL is pushing premium tech into affordable territory, […]

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In a world of increasingly dazzling TV displays, the terms QLED, Mini LED, and OLED can feel more like buzzwords than buying guides. But the truth is, each technology represents a distinct approach to image quality, with strengths that cater to different viewers, rooms, and price points.

TCL is pushing premium tech into affordable territory, offering some of the best examples of QLED and Mini LED implementation in 2025. OLED, while not yet available in TCL’s consumer lineup, is still worth comparing to understand what you might be trading off. So what are the differences, and which display tech makes the most sense for your next upgrade?

Let’s break it down.

The Basics: How Each Tech Works

QLED is TCL’s most accessible display technology. Short for Quantum Dot LED, it’s fundamentally an LED-backlit LCD TV with a layer of quantum dots that boost color brightness and volume. These dots glow when hit by light, helping TCL’s Q6 and Q7 series produce wider color gamuts and brighter highlights compared to traditional LEDs. But QLED is not self-emissive, meaning black levels and contrast rely on backlight control.

Mini LED takes this concept further by drastically increasing the number of backlight zones, sometimes into the thousands. TCL pioneered this in 2019 and now leads the pack in mass-market Mini LED TVs, especially in the QM7K, QM8K, and flagship X11K series. These sets offer ultra-high brightness (up to 5,000+ nits in some models), better local dimming, and more precise light control across the screen, bringing them closer to OLED-like contrast without the downsides of organic pixel aging.

OLED, meanwhile, is entirely different. Each pixel emits its own light, so it can shut off completely for true blacks and infinite contrast. The downside? Burn-in risk from static content, lower peak brightness (especially in full-screen scenes), and a price premium in larger sizes. TCL is still developing its first consumer OLED TVs, likely for late 2025 or beyond, but for now, you’ll need to turn to brands like LG or Sony if OLED is your target.

Picture Quality Breakdown

Let’s talk about brightness. If you’re planning to watch TV in a bright room or just want your HDR highlights to be eye-searingly intense, TCL’s Mini LED models are unmatched. The QM8K series can hit 2,000 to 2,500 nits, while the X11K boasts up to 6,500 nits. OLEDs, even the newest ones, typically top out around 1,000 to 1,500 nits in highlights. In full-screen brightness, they’re even dimmer. QLED sits in the middle, not as bright as Mini LED, but easily hitting 600 to 1,000 nits on midrange models like the TCL Q7.

Contrast? OLED wins. No blooming. No grayish blacks. Just pure, inky darkness. But TCL’s Mini LED sets come close, especially in real-world use. The thousands of dimming zones in the QM8K and X11K allow for excellent black levels with minimal haloing, even if not technically perfect. Standard QLED sets without Mini LED tech (like the Q6) do fine in bright rooms, but their black levels suffer in dim lighting, especially without local dimming.

Color volume and saturation are also strong suits for both TCL’s QLED and Mini LED lines. Quantum dot layers allow these TVs to hit nearly 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage and retain color saturation at higher brightness levels, something OLEDs can struggle with. But OLED takes the edge in color accuracy, especially in darker scenes, and offers more consistent picture quality from wide viewing angles.

Speaking of angles, OLED is the clear winner if you have a wide couch or side seating. TCL’s QLED and Mini LED sets, which use VA LCD panels, tend to lose contrast and shift colors off-axis. That said, TCL has introduced wide-viewing VA tech in some 2025 models (like the C9K series) to improve this, but it still can’t fully match OLED’s uniformity.

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Gaming and Motion Performance

For gamers, both OLED and TCL’s Mini LED models are excellent choices. OLED offers near-instantaneous pixel response times (around 0.1ms), which eliminates ghosting and motion blur entirely. But TCL’s QM8K and Q7 series support up to 144Hz refresh rates, VRR, ALLM, and extremely low input lag (around 6 to 10ms), making them top-tier gaming displays too.

Here’s where LCD-based tech wins: burn-in. OLEDs can degrade when static elements like HUDs or logos are left onscreen for long periods. TCL’s QLED and Mini LED TVs have no such risk. If you’re gaming for hours on end or watching news channels with constant tickers, that’s worth considering.

Durability and Power Use

When it comes to long-term durability, QLED and Mini LED win again. The inorganic LEDs used in TCL’s backlights last for tens of thousands of hours without visible degradation or risk of image retention. OLEDs, while much improved in lifespan, can still experience slow pixel wear, especially the blue subpixels, which can lead to uneven brightness over many years.

Power consumption depends heavily on content. OLEDs are very efficient when showing dark content (since black pixels are off), but they can draw more power in bright scenes. Mini LED TVs use more energy when pumping out their extreme brightness levels, but local dimming helps cut power draw during darker scenes. In mixed usage, the differences tend to even out.

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TCL’s 2025 Lineup: What Can You Actually Buy?

If you’re in the market today, OLED isn’t part of TCL’s product catalog yet. What you do get is a robust lineup of QLED and Mini LED models at multiple price points. The Q6 is your affordable, wide-color option, great for casual TV watching. The Q7 steps up with 120Hz panels, local dimming, and better HDR chops.

For a premium viewing experience, the QM7K and QM8K Mini LED models are TCL’s best current offerings. They boast high brightness, deep blacks, and all the modern gaming and HDR features you’d want. The flagship X11K, with 14,000 dimming zones and absurd peak brightness.

Which Should You Choose?

If you want the best cinematic picture in a dark room and don’t mind paying a bit more or buying from another brand, OLED is still king. If you want an excellent all-rounder with insane brightness and no burn-in risk, TCL’s Mini LED TVs (especially the QM8K) are the sweet spot. For budget buyers or bright-room viewers, TCL’s QLED TVs offer solid performance and color for the price.

At the end of the day, it’s not about which display tech is best; it’s about which one fits your room, your budget, and your viewing habits. And that’s where TCL’s diverse lineup gives you more control than ever.

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You must also check out our other article, where we explained TCL’s Inkjet-Printed OLED technology in detail.

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TCL Inkjet-Printed OLED Tech Explained https://www.tclcentral.com/tcl-inkjet-printed-oled-tech-explained/ https://www.tclcentral.com/tcl-inkjet-printed-oled-tech-explained/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:45:59 +0000 https://www.tclcentral.com/?p=949 TCL is gearing up to shake up the OLED landscape, not by refining existing methods like LG or Samsung, but by flipping the entire production process. Through its display subsidiary CSOT, TCL is betting on inkjet-printed OLED (IJP OLED) panels as a cheaper, cleaner, and sharper alternative to the industry’s dominant OLED manufacturing techniques. After […]

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TCL is gearing up to shake up the OLED landscape, not by refining existing methods like LG or Samsung, but by flipping the entire production process. Through its display subsidiary CSOT, TCL is betting on inkjet-printed OLED (IJP OLED) panels as a cheaper, cleaner, and sharper alternative to the industry’s dominant OLED manufacturing techniques. After more than a decade of R&D and a high-stakes collaboration with Japan’s JOLED, TCL has begun small-scale production and is now preparing to enter the OLED TV and monitor market with something fundamentally different: OLED panels built like they’re printed, not evaporated.

How Traditional OLED Manufacturing Works

Most OLED panels today are built using vacuum thermal evaporation (VTE) through fine metal masks. It’s a meticulous process: organic emissive materials are vaporized in vacuum chambers and deposited layer by layer onto glass substrates. This method works well for small smartphone displays, but it wastes materials, relies on expensive and fragile masks, and becomes increasingly inefficient as screen size grows. It’s also labor-intensive, with constant maintenance and frequent equipment cleanings needed to keep yields high.

What Makes TCL’s Inkjet OLED Different

TCL’s approach bypasses all of that. Instead of vaporizing materials, inkjet printing turns them into liquid form — OLED “inks” — and precisely deposits them onto the panel substrate using printheads. There’s no need for masks, and there’s far less waste since materials are only deposited where needed. Each subpixel (red, green, and blue) is printed separately, allowing for a true RGB OLED layout, which improves text sharpness and color accuracy, especially important for monitors and laptops.

Unlike LG’s WOLED, which emits white light and uses color filters, or Samsung’s QD-OLED, which uses blue OLED with quantum dots to generate red and green, TCL’s printed RGB OLED emits colors directly from each subpixel. There are no filters, no QD layers, and no blue-heavy bias. The result is a cleaner image with higher light efficiency and less optical loss.

Production Progress and Commercial Plans

TCL began pilot production in 2024 with a 21.6-inch 4K OLED panel aimed at medical monitors, the same panel size previously produced by JOLED. This marked the first commercial inkjet OLED display to enter mass production. The panels are currently built at TCL’s Gen-5.5 line in Guangzhou, but the real leap will come from the new Gen-8.5/8.6 “T8” line, which is designed for TV-scale panels.

TCL has already demonstrated 65-inch printed OLED TVs and foldable concepts, and it expects to deliver the first inkjet OLED TVs in late 2025. The company is targeting 55, 65, and 75-inch TVs initially, with expansion plans for 42- and 98-inch panels. Peak brightness is expected to hit 2,000 nits, with Rec.2020 color coverage around 90 percent, comparable to the latest QD-OLED and MLA-enhanced WOLED models.

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Environmental and Efficiency Advantages

The biggest upside of inkjet OLED isn’t just image quality. It’s the potential cost and environmental savings. TCL claims a 2× improvement in material efficiency, since there’s no mask wastage and fewer discarded panels due to defects. The process uses less energy, avoids costly vacuum systems, and allows faster production with fewer interruptions. These advantages could eventually bring OLED pricing closer to mainstream LCDs and make high-end panels more accessible.

Compared to LG’s and Samsung’s methods, TCL’s process also avoids the use of heavy filters or quantum dot layers, which reduces complexity and improves lifespan. While long-term durability is still being validated, TCL says its printed panels already show promising results in both efficiency and longevity.

What Comes Next

TCL isn’t just preparing to launch its own OLED TVs. It’s positioning itself as a next-gen OLED panel supplier. If its 27-inch printed OLED monitor panel enters mass production, PC brands like Asus, Dell, and Lenovo could soon have a third option beyond LG and Samsung for high-end OLED screens. The roadmap also includes tablet and smartphone panels, flexible displays, and rollable form factors, all printed, not evaporated.

Xiaomi is also reportedly testing TCL’s printed OLED panels for its upcoming flagship smartphones. If adopted, this would mark a major milestone for inkjet OLED in mobile devices and signal growing confidence from other top-tier brands. TCL CSOT, meanwhile, is doubling down with a massive 8.6G inkjet OLED production line in the works, a multi-billion yuan facility that would enable high-volume manufacturing of large-format printed panels.

It’s still early. TCL’s OLED TVs haven’t hit the market yet, and scaling the technology will take time. But if the company delivers on its roadmap, it won’t just enter the OLED market. It could reshape how OLED is made. And in an industry long dominated by two players, that kind of disruption is long overdue.

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TCL CSOT Is Betting Big on Printed OLED With a Massive 8.6G Factory in the Works https://www.tclcentral.com/tcl-csot-massive-printed-oled-8-6g-factory-in-works/ https://www.tclcentral.com/tcl-csot-massive-printed-oled-8-6g-factory-in-works/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:04:47 +0000 https://www.tclcentral.com/?p=945 Chinese display giant TCL CSOT is reportedly set to revolutionize the OLED display market with an ambitious plan to construct a massive 8.6-generation (8.6G) printed OLED production line in Guangzhou. This significant investment, estimated at approximately RMB 20 billion (around $2.75 billion USD), signals a major shift in the global display landscape and underscores TCL […]

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Chinese display giant TCL CSOT is reportedly set to revolutionize the OLED display market with an ambitious plan to construct a massive 8.6-generation (8.6G) printed OLED production line in Guangzhou. This significant investment, estimated at approximately RMB 20 billion (around $2.75 billion USD), signals a major shift in the global display landscape and underscores TCL CSOT’s commitment to challenging established players like LG Display and Samsung Display.

According to a recent report from market intelligence firm UBI Research, TCL CSOT has finalized its investment plan and aims to begin installing production equipment by the end of 2026. The new facility, designated as the T8 site and located near its existing T9 OLED line in Guangzhou, will initially house one 8.6G line with a projected monthly capacity of 45,000 substrates. UBI Research anticipates that the T8 site will eventually accommodate two such lines, doubling its output.

This move is a strong endorsement of inkjet-printed RGB OLED technology, which TCL CSOT has long championed as a more cost-effective and potentially superior alternative to the current market leaders’ WOLED (White OLED) and QD-OLED (Quantum Dot OLED) technologies. The company has been steadily progressing in this field, claiming a breakthrough in October 2024 and commencing small-scale production of printed OLED monitor panels later that year. Just recently, in May 2025, TCL CSOT unveiled a full lineup of printed OLED displays ranging from 6.5 to 65 inches and has since begun sending out panels to partner brands for testing.

The sheer scale of TCL CSOT’s planned investment is noteworthy. For comparison, Chinese rival BOE’s upcoming 8.6G OLED plant is expected to have a capacity of 33,000 substrates, while Samsung Display’s new A6 line will produce 15,000 substrates. This makes TCL CSOT’s proposed T8 plant one of the largest, if not the largest, single OLED manufacturing facilities globally. Furthermore, the adoption of inkjet printing technology is projected to reduce construction costs by an impressive 30% compared to traditional OLED fabrication methods.

TCL OLED Monitor Panels

The large 8.6G substrates (2290x2620mm) offer significant flexibility in panel production, allowing for efficient cutting into various sizes suitable for a wide array of devices, including large-screen TVs, monitors, IT devices, and even smaller form factors like smartphones. This versatility is crucial as the demand for high-quality OLED displays continues to expand across diverse product categories.

While inkjet OLED technology holds immense promise for lower production costs and potentially better color reproduction (due to its direct RGB emission), it still faces certain technological hurdles. Han Changwook, EVP of UBI Research, noted that challenges remain in areas such as brightness, lifespan, large-area uniformity, and yield rates. However, China’s strategic government support for this differentiated technology, alongside investments from other players like Visionox (with its ViP technology), indicates a concerted effort to overcome these challenges and secure technological leadership in the next generation of display manufacturing.

UBI Research expects TCL CSOT to make an official announcement regarding this ambitious project later this month, with groundbreaking ceremonies anticipated for October. This significant undertaking has the potential to reshape the global OLED market, bringing more competition and potentially accelerating the widespread adoption of advanced OLED displays.

In related updates, TCL has launched the NXTPAPER 11 Plus in the US, priced at $249 and featuring a paper-like display aimed at eye comfort. At the same time, TCL CSOT has confirmed an exclusive display supply deal with Xiaomi for the upcoming MIX Flip 2 smartphone and the YU7 electric vehicle, further solidifying its position in the flexible OLED panel segment.

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Redmi K80 Ultra to Feature OLED Display from TCL CSOT and Tianma https://www.tclcentral.com/redmi-k80-ultra-to-feature-oled-display-from-tcl-csot-and-tianma/ https://www.tclcentral.com/redmi-k80-ultra-to-feature-oled-display-from-tcl-csot-and-tianma/#respond Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:17:00 +0000 https://www.tclcentral.com/?p=894 Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi K80 Ultra in China, and ahead of its official debut, key details have already been confirmed through the brand’s Weibo updates. Now, popular tipster “Experience More” has revealed the complete hardware breakdown of the upcoming device, confirming that TCL CSOT will play a significant role in its […]

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Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi K80 Ultra in China, and ahead of its official debut, key details have already been confirmed through the brand’s Weibo updates. Now, popular tipster “Experience More” has revealed the complete hardware breakdown of the upcoming device, confirming that TCL CSOT will play a significant role in its display supply.

According to the leak, the K80 Ultra will feature a flat 6.83-inch M9 OLED panel with a resolution of 2772×1280 and a 144Hz refresh rate. It supports 800 nits of typical brightness, 1800 nits in high-brightness mode, and up to 3200 nits at peak. The display will be supplied by TCL CSOT and Tianma, continuing the dual-sourcing approach previously seen in the Redmi K70 Ultra. The touch layer is handled by FocalTech. While panel sourcing from multiple vendors often sparks concerns over display consistency, Xiaomi is expected to apply uniform calibration across units.

Redmi K80 Ultra specs

TCL CSOT’s presence in Xiaomi’s smartphone lineup is only growing. The Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro series, released earlier, relied heavily on TCL CSOT for their OLED panels. The collaboration appears to be expanding further this year. Both the Xiaomi 16 Pro and Redmi K90 Pro, expected to launch later in 2025, are rumored to feature TCL CSOT’s next-generation Real RGB OLED displays. These panels are designed to deliver more accurate color reproduction and higher light efficiency by moving away from traditional RGBW layouts.

The K80 Ultra will also bring high-end internals, including the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor, D2 discrete GPU, LPDDR5X RAM, and UFS 4.1 storage. It will be powered by a 7410mAh battery with 100W fast charging and bypass charging support.

In terms of cameras, the device includes a 50MP Light Hunter 800 main sensor with OIS, paired with an 8MP OV08F ultra-wide, and a 20MP OV20B front camera. Other premium features include a metal mid-frame, Dragon Crystal glass, IP68/IP69 protection, dual stereo speakers, and X-axis linear motor. The phone also integrates Xiaomi’s Surge chip suite, T1, T1S, P3, and G1, for better power management.

The K80 Ultra will be available in four color variants: Spruce Green, Ice Blue, Moon Rock White, and Sandstone Gray. It weighs 219 grams and measures 8.18mm in thickness.

In related news, TCL has launched the NXTPAPER 14 tablet in the US, featuring a paper-like display and a 10,000mAh battery. Meanwhile, the TCL Z100 wireless speaker with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect has been announced in Europe.

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TCL’s Latest Display Gets Global Certification for Reproducing Sunlight-Like Light https://www.tclcentral.com/tcl-display-gets-global-certification-reproducing-sunlight-like-light/ https://www.tclcentral.com/tcl-display-gets-global-certification-reproducing-sunlight-like-light/#respond Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:15:12 +0000 https://www.tclcentral.com/?p=873 TCL CSOT is trying to make your next screen a little more like the sky outside. At MWC Shanghai 2025, the company pulled the curtain back on a new kind of display that just became the first in the world to receive SGS’s Quasi-Natural Light Spectrum (EX) certification. This isn’t just a small tweak in […]

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TCL CSOT is trying to make your next screen a little more like the sky outside. At MWC Shanghai 2025, the company pulled the curtain back on a new kind of display that just became the first in the world to receive SGS’s Quasi-Natural Light Spectrum (EX) certification. This isn’t just a small tweak in how displays are built; it’s an attempt to rewire how light from our screens interacts with the human body.

The certified panel is an ultra-thin tablet display developed by TCL CSOT, weighing just 99 grams and measuring only 1.35mm thick. It is the first display to meet a newly defined global standard by SGS called “PT-25-000-203860,” which establishes a scientific benchmark for what it means to be quasi-natural in the world of light. Instead of chasing pixels or refresh rates, this is a different kind of arms race, one focused on the biology of the viewer.

TCL CSOT’s answer to screen-induced fatigue lies in its self-developed quasi-natural light spectrum tech. By optimizing the BLU (backlight unit) and fine-tuning the RGB color filters, the panel produces a full-spectrum light profile that mimics the spectral distribution of midday sunlight. That might sound like marketing fluff, but there is real science behind it. The display emits light that encourages the release of dopamine during the day, good for eye health and potentially a counter to myopia, and tones down melatonin suppression at night, making it easier to fall asleep after a Netflix binge.

TCL Sunlight-Mimicking Display

This is where the Quasi-Natural Light Index (QNLI) comes in. The SGS benchmark measures how closely a display’s spectrum mirrors natural sunlight between 380 and 780nm, the visible light spectrum. TCL CSOT’s display hit a QNLI score of 56 percent, which comfortably beats the threshold for EX-level certification. That may not sound like a perfect match, but in a world where most screens are heavy on blue light and poor in spectral balance, it is a considerable leap forward.

The big surprise? TCL CSOT pulled this off without sacrificing brightness or color range. The panel still hits high luminance and wide color gamut standards, all while maintaining its svelte dimensions. That is largely thanks to advances in backlight film materials and packaging design.

In related news, TCL is set to supply its Real RGB OLED panels for the upcoming Xiaomi 16 Pro and Redmi K90 Pro smartphones. The company also plans to acquire an additional 21.53% stake in CSOT for $1.62 billion.

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