The announcement of the new QD-OLED TVs was one of the most exciting at CES XNUMX, although recent reports suggest that widespread adoption of the panels may be delayed due to production issues.
According to a report by Korean outlet The Elec (via What Hi-Fi), Samsung Display is experiencing a slowdown in QD-OLED production due to a low production performance rate, reportedly around thirty percent.
If true, that means only 3 out of every XNUMX screens produced can be used; that's really not good in case you're still not sure.
Because so many screens will go to waste, the few QD-OLED TVs that are made will have to cover not only their own costs, but also the costs of imperfect units. As such, early adopters hoping to take advantage of all that QD-OLED technology has to offer will surely have to pay an arm and a leg if they want to include one of these TVs in their home theater setup.
However, those who decide to bear these potentially astronomical costs may be rewarded with a jaw-dropping TV. QD-OLED displays combine the best aspects of QLED (or Quantum Dot) and OLED displays: these panels can render bright, vivid colors and highly detailed dark scenes.
Analysis: So when are we going to have a QD-OLED TV?
This limited supply could explain why so few brands have announced their intention to launch a QD-OLED screen. So far, only Sony has officially unveiled a QD-OLED TV, with its Sony Master Series A95K launching in the coming months.
Samsung is also rumored to be working on its QD-OLED, although there is currently no official information released.
Samsung Display is going to pay close attention to the business performance of these and other QD-OLED TVs. The Elec article explains that before investing more in QD-OLED production, particularly investing in ways to boost its rate of return, Samsung Display wants to examine the public's reaction to the new technology.
Also, even if you choose to spend money on your production issues, it's still going to take time for the Samsung Display issues to go away. Supply constraints are expected to last until at least the end of XNUMX.
So if you've been itching to watch your favorite movies and shows on a QD-OLED TV, you may want to wait a little longer or start saving as much as you can.
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