TCL wants to build a 700Hz OLED gaming monitor, and it's betting on inkjet printing to do it

Chinese tech giant TCL is reportedly developing OLED monitors with refresh rates of up to 700Hz. The company, known primarily for manufacturing televisions, produces a variety of consumer electronics, including smartphones and smart devices. Market research firm Omdia indicates that the company's planned 700Hz panels will be available in 32- and 34-inch sizes, manufactured at TCL's Gen 8.6 OLED factory in Guangzhou, China.

However, the exact launch date remains uncertain. These monitors are expected to use inkjet-printed OLED (IJP OLED) technology, which utilizes picoliter-sized droplets of liquid-dissolved organic materials sprayed onto a panel via piezoelectric nozzles. This process contrasts with the traditional vacuum thermal evaporation (VTE) technique used in standard OLED panel manufacturing.

IJP OLED could potentially lower manufacturing costs by up to 90% by minimizing waste of expensive organic compounds and enhancing scalability for larger panels, which might make the production of high-resolution OLED TVs more cost-effective. The technology may also enable advanced pixel structures and high production yields for custom displays.

OLED monitors have gained popularity among gamers due to significant price reductions; 27-inch, 240Hz gaming OLED monitors in the US have dropped by over 40% to around $350 in 2026, with potential further price reductions in 2027. Global OLED monitor shipments are anticipated to hit a record 6.1 million units in 2026, with more than 7.5 million units expected in 2027 as prices continue to fall.

Currently, Asus is projected to be the largest OLED monitor vendor in 2026, holding a 23% market share, followed by MSI with a 14% share.