Las Vegas, the hub of innovation and technological prowess, saw another groundbreaking revelation in the realm of visual entertainment during CES 2024. TCL, known for its trailblazing advancements in the TV industry, stunned the world at the event with its unveiling of the unprecedented 115” QD-Mini LED; TCL’s largest Mini LED screen to date.
A leap forward from its 98” QD-Mini LED X955 model launched earlier in 2023 at IFA, TCL is all set to redefine the boundaries of premium imagery on an ultra-large screen.
Why the Surge in Large Screen TVs and Embrace of Mini LED Technology?
The surge in demand for larger screens is no surprise. Consumer insights highlight a preference for larger displays, enriching the viewing experience and creating a more immersive cinematic feel within home entertainment setups. This trend aligns with TCL’s strategic move to introduce larger screens to cater to this growing demand.
Enter Mini LED technology—a revolutionary leap in television engineering. Recognized as the optimal solution for large-sized displays, Mini LED technology is making waves due to its prowess in delivering premium imagery. It offers an unprecedented level of precision in light control, a factor paramount in creating vivid, crystal-clear images.
The 115″ Mini LED TV Phenomenon and TCL’s PanGu Lab Prowess
But why haven’t we seen many 115” Mini LED TVs on the market? The answer lies in the technical complexity behind achieving superior performance on such a colossal scale. A key technical indicator for evaluating Mini LED TVs is the number of backlight zones. TCL Mini LED PanGu Lab, a pioneering center for innovation, has been instrumental in overcoming these challenges.
Its advancements in optoelectronic devices, optical components, materials, and manufacturing processes have revolutionized the Mini LED landscape. The lab’s breakthroughs, including micron-level luminous optical lenses and innovative manufacturing processes, have propelled TCL’s QD-Mini LED products to unparalleled heights.
These advancements translate into a significant 27.5% improvement in brightness and a staggering 20k+ high zones, setting new benchmarks in the industry while mitigating the long-existing halo effect in LCD TVs.
Using optical image micro-lenses, TCL has managed to increase the emission angle from a respectable 120 degrees to an unimaginable 160 degrees. With its cutting-edge local dimming zone solution, TCL has peaked industry standards by delivering 5,000 nits of brightness. This truly showcases how TV can be enjoyed at home on an entirely different level.
Dominance in Large Screen QD-Mini LED TVs
TCL has emerged as a frontrunner in the realm of large-screen QD-Mini LED TVs. The company’s global shipments surged by 12.9% year-on-year, securing a top two shipment market share worldwide in 2023. Its strategic investment in QD-Mini LED technology has paid off handsomely, as evidenced by the remarkable 114.5% year-on-year increase in global shipments of TCL Mini LED TVs during the same period.
TCL’s pioneering PanGu Lab stands tall as the world’s first laboratory with comprehensive Mini LED manufacturing capabilities. This cutting-edge facility continually elevates TCL’s high-end QD-Mini LED flagship lineups by pushing the boundaries of brightness, uniformity, and light-emitting area.
By expanding the number of local dimming zones and harnessing innovative technology, TCL continues to set new standards in picture quality at a more affordable cost.
TCL PanGu Lab takes the local dimming technology to its limits, creating smaller zones for better control of the light source. The traditional technique would stack the number of processors, which could achieve certain results, but the cost is huge.
The silicone micron-level lenses developed by PanGu Lab, in combination with high-voltage chips, effectively balance the performance and cost, providing the best experience at an optimal cost.
Threefold Advantage in Competitive Technology
TCL boasts three critical advantages that have cemented its position as a technological juggernaut in the industry:
With TCL’s grand unveiling of the 115” QD-Mini LED TV at CES 2024, the brand’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual excellence and technological innovation remains unwavering. The stage is set for TCL to redefine home entertainment yet again and continue its legacy as a leader in the evolution of television technology.
