MiniLED Shipments Plunge As OLED Gains in Premium Laptops
As the transition to OLED (organic light-emitting diode) accelerates in the premium laptop market, shipments of existing mini-LED (light-emitting diode) panels are expected to plummet by 75% in two years. With major manufacturers such as Apple expanding their adoption of OLED, expectations are growi
As OLED gains traction in the premium laptop market, shipments of mini-LED panels are projected to decline by 75% over the next two years. Major players like Apple are increasingly adopting OLED displays, prompting Samsung Display to build an 8.6-generation production line in an effort to secure market leadership. LG Display is also striving for competitiveness by leveraging its next-generation process technology.
According to Counterpoint Research, global shipments of mini-LED panels for laptops are expected to drop by 38% this year and a further 60% next year, with 2027 shipments remaining at only 24.8% of 2025 levels. Conversely, OLED panel shipments for laptops are anticipated to surge by 50% this year and 24% the following year. This shift can be attributed to differences in panel structure and manufacturing costs.
While mini-LEDs enhance image quality by controlling small light sources behind LCDs, they necessitate a separate backlight, whereas OLED pixels emit their own light, making them more suitable for thin panels. As OLED production efficiency improves, costs have decreased, boosting adoption by laptop manufacturers. Apple's upcoming MacBook Pro is expected to feature OLED displays, with Samsung Display expected to supply the initial panels.
Securing this initial volume will be crucial for Samsung Display to capitalize on the premium laptop market's transition to OLED and recoup investment costs. LG Display aims to expand supply based on its existing OLED business, introducing FLiPP, a next-generation patterning technology that eliminates the need for fine metal masks.
However, industry experts suggest that achieving cost reduction and new orders will require time, as mass production plans remain unconfirmed.
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