What is LG Display's new OLED SE panel?

LG Display's new OLED SE panels, short for 'Special Edition,' are designed to offer increased brightness and potentially more competitive pricing for OLED televisions launching in 2026.

How bright will OLED SE panels be?

OLED SE panels are reported to reach up to 1,000 nits of brightness, a significant improvement over previous entry-level OLED models.

Which TV models are expected to feature OLED SE panels?

LG's upcoming B6 series is a likely candidate for OLED SE panels, and some of Samsung's entry-level OLED models, like the S85H, may also use them.

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OLED TVs Get Cheaper: New Panel Arrives in 2026

3 Feb

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Summary

LG Display introduces new OLED SE panels for 2026 TVs.
OLED SE panels are brighter but also more reflective.
New panels aim to make OLED TVs more competitively priced.

OLED TVs Get Cheaper: New Panel Arrives in 2026

LG Display is set to introduce its new OLED SE panels in 2026, a move expected to bring more affordable and brighter OLED televisions to the market. These panels, dubbed 'Special Edition,' are designed to compete with emerging Mini-LED and RGB LED technologies.

The OLED SE panels are anticipated to achieve up to 1,000 nits of brightness, a notable increase from the approximately 600-650 nits seen in previous entry-level models. This enhanced brightness is achieved by strategically removing the display's polarizer, though this also results in a new reflective film that increases reflectivity.

While not all OLED TVs will feature these new panels, LG's upcoming B6 series is a likely candidate. Samsung's QD-OLED TVs will continue to use their own panels, but some of Samsung's entry-level OLED models, such as the S85H, may incorporate the OLED SE technology.