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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Let's Talk About Why Some Folks Are Really Unhappy With The Switch 2's Screen
Ever since we learned the Switch 2 would have an LCD screen instead of a fancier OLED panel, discourse around Nintendo's latest console has often turned sour when it comes to its display. Of course, once folks were able to get the new hardware in their hands, the Switch 2 revealed itself to be packing an impressively bright and vibrant LCD. Those do exist; they're still not as great as fancy as an OLED, but liquid crystal display tech is still more than capable of meeting and exceeding expectations for producing a quality image in 2025. But now a new controversy over the Switch 2's display has emerged, this time wielding scary terms like 'ghosting' and 'refresh rate,' as critiques spread asserting that fast-paced games look blurry in motion and concerns rise from some arguing that the HDR display packed in with Nintendo's new hybrid console isn't really HDR. Are they right? Kind of, yeah! Should you regret your decision to buy a Nintendo Switch 2? Probably not! Let's talk. I'm sorry to tell you that video games are an illusion. Mario isn't actually moving when he jumps. As you probably already know, GPUs crunch out one image at a time and these images, when played very fast, create the illusion of motion. We're seeing several images of Mario, with each image showing him in a slightly different location. And our screen needs to display those images cleanly, at a rapid, matching pace. That's a very brisk and incomplete explanation of how video games deliver the visuals we know and love, but it's more or less how it all works. The way the image gets delivered to your eyes relies on coordination between how fast the GPU can pump out images and how often your monitor refreshes, which is measured in Hertz. Should those things be out of sync in some way, you'll spot some screen tearing, which is when there's a mismatch between how many images the GPU spits out per second and how many times the monitor refreshes too (in case you didn't know, all monitors are actually turning on and off at very fast speeds that give the illusion of staying on). But we can also measure the refresh rate in milliseconds, and that's where we can really lock into some specificity and understand what's going on. The lower the millisecond response time, the cleaner the motion of something moving across the screen looks. Ratchet that response time up and things start to look a little blurry in motion. 120Hz is a swell refresh rate for a gaming display. The problem with the Switch 2, however, is that the millisecond response time of its screen is a bit slow compared to those of many other gaming displays on the market. Compounding the problem is that we actually can't fully test the Switch 2's screen as efficiently as we can other displays. The Switch 2 doesn't allow for external video input. So, as PC Mag's Will Greenwald discusses in his breakdown of the latest Switch controversy, folks have been taking to measuring how quickly pixels change color on the Switch 2 screen using optical sensors and cameras, among other tools. This is technically not the same thing as measuring the refresh rate as mentioned above, but it does offer insight into how fast the screen performs. Objectively, the Switch 2's screen might have some shortcomings, but your experience with it is subjective. The results of these tests revealed a 17.1 millisecond response time on the Switch 2 in a best case scenario, and a 33.3 ms response time at worst. As Greenwald mentions, gaming displays should ideally aim for below 10 ms. So no, it's not just in people's heads. Maybe they're being picky! But in reality, the Switch 2's response time isn't great compared to other gaming displays. Knowing that fact, though, shouldn't keep you from having fun with your console. By 2025, many are likely familiar with what High Dynamic Range is: an expansion of how just how bright or dark a screen can display colors. An HDR display (with a signal to match) looks far more vivid and lifelike than an SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) screen does. And it's awesome. To my eyes, HDR is more of an upgrade than 4K resolution could've ever dreamed of being. But comparing the Switch 2's HDR to a fancier HDR screen is sort of like comparing organic food to certified organic food. Technically speaking, the Switch 2's brightness range at less than 1,000 nits falls short of what is needed to portray a true HDR image. So it's got a Higher Dynamic Range than SDR, but is arguably not true HDR. Yeah, you know what? Nothing's ever good enough for you. Let's just burn the whole thing down—sorry, I dunno where that came from. Silly me. No, as anyone who's seen a Switch 2 in person can attest, the screen looks great! Games look bright and colorful as we'd expect them to. Sure, if you have a serious eye for detail and you're a numbers nerd, you may feel the screen could've hit higher benchmarks. And sadly, hooking your Switch 2 up to a better display via the dock doesn't seem to fix the problem as, according to PC Mag, external display output of the Switch 2 seems to stay true to what its internal screen can display. Coming from someone who has formative, joyous memories of GTA IV, Halo 3, Mass Effect, and BioShock from my old Xbox 360 hooked up to an old, tiny, somewhat faulty CRT in the corner of a basement, inferior tech doesn't always mean an inferior experience. Objectively, the Switch 2's screen might have some shortcomings, but your experience with it is subjective. So tune all the noise out if it upsets you, enjoy another lap on Mario Kart World and stop thinking about all this ms-time and HDR nonsense. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
LG Display begins mass production of 27-inch OLED panel with 4th-gen tech
LG Display said Friday it has begun mass production of its new 27-inch OLED monitor panel, equipped with the company's proprietary primary RGB tandem technology — a key advancement marking the arrival of fourth-generation OLED innovation. The primary RGB tandem architecture stacks red, green and blue organic light-emitting layers independently across four tiers, allowing each color to emit light with greater intensity and precision. The unique structure enhances peak brightness and contrast ratio, offering users more vibrant and accurate visual output. According to the company, the new OLED panel achieves the highest brightness level currently available for OLED monitors at 1,500 nits and supports an industry-leading 280-hertz refresh rate. The color reproduction rate also achieved a top-tier level among existing OLEDs, reaching 99.5 percent. To address one of the persistent challenges in gaming monitors — glare and internal reflection — the display maker applied specialized films and structural enhancements to block 99 percent of both internal and external light reflection, ensuring an uninterrupted gaming experience. LG Display said it has also successfully developed the world's first OLED monitor panel that simultaneously supports a 540Hz refresh rate and QHD resolution. Major global OEMs have reportedly completed validation, with mass production slated for the second half of the year. The 540Hz panel refreshes images 540 times per second, offering a decisive edge in high-speed gaming genres such as first-person shooters and racing games. The company highlighted its dynamic frequency and resolution technology, developed last year, which enables up to 720Hz refresh rates when used in HD mode, pushing the boundaries of gaming display performance. With the latest suite of innovations, LG Display says it holds the industry-leading position across all three key performance metrics for OLED monitors: brightness, refresh rate and response time. The company's OLED monitor panels feature an ultra-fast response time of just 0.03 milliseconds, far outpacing the 1.0ms typically found in LCD monitors.
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
LG Display starts mass production of world's brightest and fastest OLED gaming panels
LG has announced the production of some exciting new panels that could be the future of gaming monitors, although they won't be released to the general public for a while. The company has announced that it'll start mass production of its 540Hz Gaming OLED panel in the second half of this year, and it has already begun manufacturing its super-bright screen. "OLED monitors are rapidly expanding their market share thanks to perfect black levels and fast response times — capabilities fundamentally unattainable by LCD monitors," said Hyeon-woo Lee, Head of the Large Display Business Unit at LG Display. The company describes its display breakthroughs as the "triple crown." LG Display is pushing the limits of brightness, refresh rate and response time, all of which could lead to an enhanced PC gaming experience. The first panel, and the one that's already entered mass production, is all about pushing the limits of brightness (while still offering well-rounded specs across the board). According to LG Display, the 27-inch OLED monitor panel offers a peak brightness of 1,500 nits. It utilizes the firm's fourth-generation OLED technology, known as Primary RGB Tandem (which the company announced a few months ago), to achieve this enhanced level of brightness. Bumping the brightness is intended to increase the contrast ratio, which in turn allows it to produce more vivid images. Outside of the absurd brightness, the display will also offer a 280Hz refresh rate and a color reproduction rate of 99.5%, which is the highest among OLED panels. Another key feature of this new panel is an almost glare-free experience. It is supposedly designed to block 99% of internal and external light reflections. There's meant to be no color distortion, even under lighting conditions of 500 lux, which is approximately the brightness of a living room in broad daylight. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. LG also announced a speed breakthrough that will allow it to make a 540Hz monitor with a QHD resolution, a first in the OLED space. Whether you need a 540Hz refresh rate is another issue, but the fact that LG managed to pull it off is impressive either way (especially for gamers who enjoy fast-paced games like first-person shooters). Both the 540Hz display and the super-bright one above feature an industry-leading response time of 0.03 milliseconds, further enhancing the speed offered by the company's next-generation OLEDs. "With proprietary technologies like fourth-generation OLED and DFR, which competitors cannot replicate, LG Display will enhance its competitiveness in the premium monitor market and deliver differentiated value to customers," LG Display's Hyeon-woo Lee continued. While these monitors sound exciting — and they are — it's important to remember that bleeding-edge tech like this doesn't come cheap. OLED monitors already cost more than others, and an OLED with 1,500 nits or 540Hz is going to push the price barrier even further. I say this to remind you that these monitors aren't for everyone, but for gamers who want the best monitors available, these might just be the right choice. Time will tell how much these sell for, but with LG already starting production on the incredibly bright one, we should know more about the 27-inch screen soon enough. Will these make the cut as among the best monitors? We'll see.
Korea Herald
18-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
TCL CSOT Strengthens Innovation Team with Appointment of IGZO Pioneer Professor Hideo Hosono
SHENZHEN, China, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL CSOT, a global leader in advanced display technologies, has signed an agreement with Professor Hideo Hosono, a world-renowned materials scientist from the Institute of Science Tokyo and Founding Director of the MDX Research Center for Element Strategy (MDXES), appointing him as its Distinguished Technical Consultant. This appointment marks a major step forward in TCL CSOT's efforts to accelerate innovation in high-mobility oxide technologies for next-generation display applications including LCD and OLED. At the ceremony, Zhao Jun, SVP of TCL Technology and CEO of TCL CSOT, welcomed Professor Hosono's involvement, stating, "In the face of intensifying global competition in the display industry, technological innovation is the cornerstone of sustainable growth. This partnership will inject fresh momentum into our R&D efforts. By leveraging Professor Hosono's pioneering research in oxide semiconductors - an area highly aligned with TCL CSOT's strategic focus - we aim to accelerate progress in material optimization and device architecture. These efforts will further support the evolution of our display technologies and reinforce our leadership in the industry. We look forward to working closely with Professor Hosono to enhance our capabilities and drive sustained innovation at TCL CSOT." Dr. Yan Xiaolin, CTO of TCL Technology and TCL CSOT, highlighted the technical value of the partnership, "Professor Hosono's deep expertise in oxide semiconductors is exactly what we need to address key challenges in display technology. While we have been committed to advance oxide technology and have conducted R&D across a range of oxide materials, significant barriers remain in achieving both high-mobility and high-stability. This partnership will enable us to deepen foundational research and explore new material systems, paving the way for breakthroughs in high-mobility oxide technology." Professor Hosono shared insights into high-mobility oxide materials, including crystal structures, electron transport mechanisms, and strategies for performance optimization for various applications. He stated, "While high-mobility oxide materials have shown great promise in the lab, key challenges remain in transitioning to mass production, particularly in material and device fabrication. I look forward to working with TCL CSOT's skilled R&D team to push the boundaries of next-generation display materials and help to bridge the gap between research and real-world application." This partnership marks a key milestone in TCL CSOT's efforts to strengthen its innovation ecosystem. By collaborating with world-class experts, the company is further integrating global resources, accelerating progress in high-mobility oxide technology, and driving breakthroughs in key areas such as display materials and device processes. TCL CSOT will continue to introduce more high-end display products, consolidating its leadership in the global semiconductor display industry and contributing to the industry's high-quality development. About TCL CSOT Established in 2009, TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (TCL CSOT) is a leading global innovator in display technologies. Its LCD, OLED, and MLED solutions power applications across TVs, smartphones, tablets, laptops, monitors, automotive systems, VR/XR, and commercial displays. With a clear strategic direction set by its advanced display technology brand APEX, TCL CSOT invests continuously and strategically in R&D, driven by a mission to amaze, protect and inspire all people through endlessly innovative display technology. As part of TCL's Worldwide Olympic Partnership, TCL CSOT is proud to deliver display solutions that elevate experiences on the global stage.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Yahoo
Best Laptop Deal of the Day: $400 Off an Ultraportable OLED Dell Workstation
PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. The difference between an OLED and an LCD display is like night and day, namely because OLEDs offer deeper blacks and higher contrast than the latter. Many of us, including myself, have upgraded our old LCD displays, and doing so is more affordable than ever. Case in point: this $400 price drop on the Dell XPS 13. I'm a gamer, and I also frequently consume content on YouTube, and I can tell you with certainty that investing in an , whether your content of choice is scrolling through IG reels or watching the latest series, is well worth it. Content creators and designers will also love the Dell XPS 9350 for its integrated graphics and generous amount of RAM. Let's take a closer look, shall we? The Dell XPS 13 9350 packs the latest Intel Core Ultra 258V CPU into a compact form factor, making it a capable . Our expert gave a similar with a less powerful processor and less RAM a 'good' rating, praising the gorgeous OLED display, impressive battery life, and compact design. This configuration also includes a touch screen, which is perfect for tapping and swiping inputs, similar to what you'd use with your mobile phone. This laptop is only slightly heavier than your phone, weighing only 2.6 pounds and so thin and light that you may forget about it while toting it to work or class. It's also a , featuring local AI processing that provides helpful features like image generation, email and document summarization, audio translation, and more. $400 is significant savings on this sleek and powerful laptop, and it's well worth the price alone for the incredible display. Whether you're a student commuting to class or a WFH'er powering through their day, the Dell XPS 9350 has something to offer. Dell Inspiron 16 5640 Intel 7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM Touch Laptop for $699.99 (List Price $949.99) Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 Intel Ultra 9 512GB 2.5K Laptop for $799.99 (List Price $1,099.99) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Ryzen 7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 16" Touch Laptop for $959.00 (List Price $1,239.00) HP Envy x360 Intel Ultra 7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 16" 2K 2-in-1 Laptop for $829.99 (List Price $1,129.99) Lenovo Yoga 7 Ryzen AI 7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 16" 2-in-1 Laptop for $959.99 (List Price $1,099.99)
