Cheap big-screen LCD TVs could be in trouble for Black Friday — panel prices are going up
LCD panel prices are going up just in time for the peak TV buying season, and Samsung is considering dropping QLED
As key LCD panel manufacturers announce price hikes just in time for the busiest sales period of the year, Black Friday shoppers may find it harder to snag a bargain big-screen LCD TV. Samsung Display has stopped making LCD panels altogether, while LG Display has also ceased production. This leaves the market reliant on a select few Chinese panel producers, BOE, TCL CSOT, and HKC, who are restricting production to contain oversupply and defend prices.
With China's dominance of the LCD supply chain becoming more apparent, price rises are becoming a reality. The reduced panel prices will make it difficult for manufacturers to offer exciting deals on LCD models during Black Friday and the holiday season. Samsung is reportedly cutting QLED TV production by up to 80% this year, moving away from the technology entirely by 2028.
This could further impact the availability and affordability of big-screen LCD TVs during the upcoming sales event.
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