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As a cutting-edge technology, MicroLED is the ultimate solution for display panels and the next-generation technology set to go mainstream. Different from the previous three generations of display technologies, MicroLED has no inherent flaws and boasts nearly all the advantages. So, what exactly is MicroLED, and why does it have these benefits?
The industry generally agrees that an LED smaller than 100 micrometers is classified as a MicroLED, with 50 micrometers being about the width of a human hair.
LEDs are already excellent at producing bright light; for instance, high-power LED flashlights can illuminate the night like daylight. MicroLEDs, which is micro-sized LEDs, can achieve ultra-high brightness because of the high density of MicroLED chips: a 4K display is made up of nearly 25 million MicroLED chips. MicroLED achieves high brightness levels that far exceed those of LCDs and OLEDs, making content easily visible even in bright sunlight. There is a company in China that has developed MicroLED technology that can reach 2 million nits of brightness, with products already in mass production.
When it comes to energy consumption, MicroLED only requires about one-tenth the energy of LCDs to achieve the same brightness. Compared to OLEDs, it uses about half the energy. For example, a typical 110-inch MicroLED TV has a power consumption of around 400 to 500 watts, while an LCD of the same size consumes at least 1000 watts. The power consumption of MicroLED is several times lower than that of mainstream LCDs and OLEDs, all while providing ultra-high brightness.
OLEDs rely on organic materials, which age over time—this is their biggest drawback. In contrast, MicroLED uses inorganic materials, allowing for lifespans that easily exceed 150,000 hours. Our Immersif Pro products have a lifespan of up to 100,000 hours, equivalent to over 11 years of continuous use. And reaching the end of its lifespan doesn’t mean it stops working; it simply means it can’t achieve maximum brightness anymore.
MicroLED technology boasts a fast response time, resulting in high refresh rates. Since the display panel can be placed directly on the outer layer without the need for filters or polarizers, the light emitted by MicroLED experiences minimal obstruction and attenuation. This leads to exceptional efficiency, wide viewing angles, and vibrant, pure colors. Its contrast ratio is theoretically infinite, similar to that of OLEDs. In contrast, LCD panels suffer from slow response times and are thicker due to their complex design, while MicroLED sidesteps these issues and can achieve ultra-thin profiles easily.
However, the main challenge for MicroLED is mass production. This isn't a inherent flaw of the technology; with the right improvements, production costs can be greatly reduced. Once these mass production hurdles are overcome, MicroLED could become the go-to display solution, applicable in a variety of contexts—from large screens to compact, high-precision displays, as well as outdoor high-brightness screens and flexible displays. As production methods continue to evolve, MicroLED is poised to become the next generation of display technology.
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