Samsung Display is accelerating its push into the premium PC market with tandem organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels for laptops that significantly improve screen brightness and lifespan.
Samsung Display said on the 20th that it will begin supplying global manufacturers with tandem OLED panels that meet the new high-brightness certification standard of the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA).
The key to the new product lies in its tandem structure, which stacks two organic emission layers that produce light. Compared with conventional single-layer panels, it produces brighter light at the same power consumption and distributes the burden on the device's components, more than doubling the screen's lifespan. Considering the nature of devices that keep screens on for extended periods, the company enhanced both power efficiency and durability at the same time.
Its brightness is also by far the highest among currently commercialized products. The new product supports up to 1,600 nits — a nit being the brightness of one candle — exceeding VESA's new certification standard of True Black 1400. This is more than 40 percent higher than the maximum brightness of existing standard panels at 1,100 nits. Screens remain clearly visible even outdoors under strong sunlight, making them suitable for users who need to perform precise work.
Global PC manufacturers are also moving quickly given the overwhelming performance. On the 8th of this month, a new 16-inch model from Lenovo, the world's No. 1 manufacturer, adopted the panel and became the first in the industry to obtain the relevant certification. Starting in the second half of this year, major customers including Dell Technologies and ASUS are set to unveil a series of related new products.
Samsung Display will publicly showcase the panel at the "K-Display 2026" exhibition, which opens at COEX in Seoul on the 22nd of this month. "This product, which meets the new standard, is a result that demonstrates our materials technology capabilities," said Jung Yong-wook, executive vice president and head of Samsung Display's IT strategic marketing team. "We will continue to expand our high-performance lineup in the premium market."
