La race to continue improving the quality of television panels does not stop. Device maker LG introduced a new technology called QNED and it features some interesting ones. In relation to the QLED and OLED proposals, it is important to know the scope and limits of each one, to choose the most appropriate one according to the content we are going to see.
In this article we explore the LG's contributions to the industry of televisions and their new QNED technology. In addition, the main differences, benefits and negative points of its strategy to offer the best image quality for series, movies, videos and video games.
The new QNED technology and other current standards in TV screens
Current technologies in TV screens are very varied. From MicroLED and Nanocell to OLED and QLED. Each one has its own differentiating characteristics, and their designs respond to different proposals for audiovisual reproduction. The Korean manufacturer LG seeks to simplify the choice with its new QNED MiniLED technology that will be present in future televisions of the brand.
Understand the differences between different technologies It is key when promoting the choice of one or another model. That is why we must delve deeper into what the new line of QNED MiniLED televisions proposes, its scope, improvements and proposals for image reproduction and quality, and what advantages and differences it presents with the most important current technologies, OLED and QLED.
What does the term QNED mean?
The name of this new technology is a contraction of “Quantum dot Nanocell IED MiniLED”. LG created this technology aiming to combine the strengths of the main current technologies in the world of televisions, with QLED and OLED being the most relevant in the sector.
Combining the quality benefits of Quantum Dot and NanoCell + technology, the images on the new televisions acquire better depth, contrast, brightness and sharpness of colors, but the improvements do not stop there.
During the technology presentation at CES 2021, LG explained that the panels would offer incredibly realistic viewing details. Even on an 8K resolution screen, the possibilities they promised were impressive. The technological advance came from the combination of nanoemitters and quantum dots in LCD panels. The QNED could be understood as a logical evolution of QLED, combining characteristics of other types of screens to improve the general visual quality.
Key features
First of all, The QNED MiniLED is an LED technology panel, but with an innovative backlighting system that improves image contrast and expands customization options. The user can have much more precise zoned backlighting to improve image reproduction quality noticeably.
The small quantum LEDs guarantee a margin of action that controls moments of darkness, necessary in low-light scenes. The result, thousands of attenuation zones that avoid the halo or trail effect in high-speed scenes.
LG Series 91, 96 and 99 They use the 8K a9 Gen4 intelligent processor with Artificial Intelligence and the Magic Control remote control with motion sensor functions. It runs the webOS 6.0 operating system and has support for the Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos HDR standards. These are televisions of high quality and performance, capable of reproducing any HDR profile without any problem.
Following the improvements and image quality for video game lovers, includes support for the ALLM gaming standard. This translates into improvements in latency, but there is also an eARC return channel, capable of multiplying bandwidth by 4. Its HGiG profile configuration allows you to optimize colors and protect 100% pure color consistency, and intelligent support for different apps make the experience of a QNED television complete. QNED panels offer better image quality, with greater precision and improved viewing angles. These are image proposals with common points and differences that, for traditional users, may not be so important.
What differentiates a QNED model from an OLED or a QLED?
In relation to televisions with a QLED panel, the main difference lies in the technology with which the panel itself works. QNED devices combine quantum dots and light-emitting nanowires to achieve vibrant colors and deep blacks. In the case of QLED TVs, quantum dots are used to generate improvements in brightness and color gamut. QNED technology offers backlighting of up to 2500 zones per panel. Light control is much more detailed and can be customized, a key factor in obtaining bright, sharp images with better contrast.
Moreover, OLED TVs do not need a light source above the pixel, thanks to their organic components they turn on and off completely depending on the series or game in question. They are called “panels with infinite contrast”, since the black value is perfect (0) and when you divide it by any other number, the result is infinite.
By comparing the new technology from LG With OLED TVs, a small advantage appears for the old panels. And the organic components of OLED technology allow the individual pixels to be completely turned off. This translates into a higher level of contrast, which can only be perceived by image and playback enthusiasts of movies and video games. Overall, the quality of both panels is amazing.
In the brightness parameter There are advantages to QNED televisions over OLED ones. Thanks to the mini-LED backlighting, the result is scenes with higher brightness levels. Taking all these elements into account, the choice of one panel or another will depend strictly on your own tastes. In all cases, the Korean manufacturer LG has managed to provide a new leap in quality and proposal for the image and multimedia playback sector.