Ground Breakingly New Investors in OLED, Mini-LED, and Additional Advancements
There are certain developments to be expected in 2025 in the television industry. Brands are expected to start releasing new technologies that enhance display performance. Some of their expected moves include new display panels and new expanded wireless televisions, but the market is bound to be shocked.
You are about to see the five innovations that are going to shape sophisticated televisions in 2025, So if you have been out of touch, here are five innovations that you have missed.
- OLED Advancements Challenge QD-OLED Dominance
Panasonic and LG have introduced new flagship models with the Primary RGB Tandem that replaces Micro Lens Array MLA technology. This panel was developed by LG Display and it is expected that with this new model, OLED technology will expand a grade further. This new tech is expected to be between 3rd generation and 4th generation. Even with it being laable on a 65 inch, one unit will cost approximately $2,000, it’s anticipated to provide increased performance of 33% and consumption reduction of 20%. Panasonic has brought forward a new cooling system that I set out to optimize panel performance.
The models expected to arrive with this new tech include LG G5 OLED, LG M5 OLED, and Panasonic Z95B. The low end price of these models is guaranteed when setup is at 1000 nits. Standing ratios will be limited to 100%.
- The Rise of Mini-LED Displays, No Quantum Dots Required
The competition to enhance Mini-LED displays is at an all time high. Hisense and Samsung showcased new Mini-LED TVs at CES 2025. These TVs aim to compete with Micro-LED TVs to fill the gap between high-end QLEDs and Micro-LED TVs.
With its TriChroma LED technology incorporated into the impressive Hisense 116UX TriChroma Mini-LED TV, Hisense is leading the charge. This upgrade is completely different from older Mini-LED panels that used blue light coupled with quantum dots. Instead, clusters of red, green and blue LEDs are used. This approach significantly improves brightness, color accuracy, and energy efficiency.
Samsung also showed off a new Micro-LED RGB technology 98 inch 8K TV. While this model doesn’t have the self-emissive capability like previous Micro-LED displays, it is expected to have amazing picture quality. In 2025, Samsung intends to release this model, but has other TVs in the works that may come with additional features.
- The Rise of Wireless TVs Continues
There is an expansion of connectivity technology beyond BOLED televisions. LG is introducing new features that allow the Zero Connect Box to work wirelessly through their new QNED9M LCD/LED TV set. This model has wireless audio and video capabilities that work within a ten meter radius.
In the meantime, Samsung has also launched its version of Wireless One Connect Box, which will go hand in hand with the launch of The Frame Pro which is the new iteration of the company’s lifestyle TV series.
- Lifestyle TVs are in Demand Like Never Before
Vendors are pouring money into lifestyle TVs that best Display’s Samsung’s new flagship Frame Pro, as well as superior stylish models that TCL and Hisense has launched to capture the market, the TCL Nxtframe and Hisense Canvas TV.
These TVs are brought to the market with a strong focus on design and is offered in various art pieces. Samsung has also enhanced The Frame Pro by giving it Mini-LED backlighting which improved it picture display over the previous versions by leaps.
- An Improvement for Gamers: 165Hz Refresh Rates
In contrast to previous models, high refresh rate 165Hz is becoming a standard in premium TVs. Unlike console gamers who are limited to 4K/120Hz, those seeking smoother gameplay in PC will benefit from this upgrade immensely.
To this point only a few TVs have been announced with this feature such as LG G5 OLED, Samsung S95F OLED, Hisense 116UX TriChroma LED TV and Samsung 8K QN990F. More manufacturers will announce 165Hz compatible TVs within the year so stay tuned.
Conclusion
The year 2025 clearly looks exciting with more OLEDs, better Mini-LEDs, wireless features, lifestyle designs, and next-gen gaming increasing in scope. If your reason for upgrading is improved image quality, home automation, or gaming, there is something in the advancements for you.
These innovations will not only change the way consumers use these devices, but also their purchasing criteria. So, as new TVs are released, pay attention to these tendencies and watch what the new innovation brings.
