Differences and similarities to other display technologies
If you are looking for a new display, you will probably come across terms such as LCD, LED, OLED, Mini LED and MicroLED after a short time. Due to the continuous perfection of existing display technologies, there are now a whole host of options. This doesn't necessarily make the choice any easier, especially if you weren't particularly familiar with these terms before. The novelty is now the MicroLED displays. Although these are unfortunately not yet affordable for the average consumer, they should definitely be on your radar, as they have excellent prospects of becoming the most popular screen technology in the future.
LCD, LED, OLED and Mini LED explained
To highlight why MicroLED is well on its way to becoming the best screen technology, it is important to first take a brief look at the technologies currently on the market:
LCD and LED displays
Today, LCD and LED displays are the same thing. The abbreviation LCD stands for „liquid crystal display“, as the screen consists of numerous liquid crystals. To create different colors, the crystals must be illuminated from behind. Years ago, the difference between LCD and LED displays was that LCD displays were illuminated by fluorescent tubes and LED displays - as their name suggests - were illuminated by LEDs.
Nowadays, the liquid crystals are only illuminated by the more environmentally friendly LEDs, which is why LCD and LED displays are the same technology. They impress with their energy-saving function and produce a color-intensive image that is particularly impressive outdoors. LCD LED displays are also ideal for digital signage applications.
Mini LED vs. OLED – The optimizations of the previous display technologies
Mini LED displays and OLED displays are an optimization or combination of the properties of the previous LCD-LED display technology.
Mini LED displays:
A mini LED display consists of the solid crystals of LCD LED display technology and a higher number of LEDs. The LEDs that used to illuminate the liquid crystals have now been replaced by a greater number of much smaller LEDs. The increased number of LEDs makes it possible to create an even more detailed and nuanced image. The more of the small LEDs are present and light up at different intensities and in specifically selected places, the more contrast and sharper the image created on the display will be.
OLED displays – the most popular variant to date
In contrast to the mini LED display, an OLED display is not a perfection of existing technology (liquid crystals + LEDs), but a new creation. OLED technology combines all the positive features of LCD and LED technology without taking over any of the negative ones, thus creating a unique viewing experience.
OLED stands for organic light diode, which make up the entire display. These light-emitting diodes do not require backlighting, but instead emit light by themselves, enabling a unique and high-contrast image. Since the diodes only light up when color is needed at exactly this point and otherwise remain completely unlit, exceptionally rich blacks
are created.
MicroLED – The successor to OLED displays
It is no coincidence that OLED display technology is currently the most popular variant. However, this will probably not always be the case. MicroLED displays are already very promising and give reason to believe that they could one day overthrow OLED displays in the future.
MicroLED displays are in turn a perfection of OLED displays, as they also consist of their own light-emitting diodes, but of far smaller and multiple ones. Just as Mini LED technology was an optimization of LCD LED technology, MicroLED technology is now an optimization of OLED technology. However, it may be quite some time before this can be purchased by private individuals at an affordable price.
Do you not want to wait that long and need the optimum display technology for your requirements now? We will be happy to advise you! The ComPeri team is at your side every step of the way, from planning and design to installation and maintenance. Depending on the project for which you need a display, there are also other aspects to consider. Contact us if you have any questions about conference room and media technology.