Garmin isn’t ready to abandon power-efficient MIP displays on wearables, even as AMOLED improves
AMOLED is catching up, but one important advantage is keeping MIP alive.
Garmin's COO, Brad Trenkle, has revealed that the company is not planning to discontinue the use of power-efficient MIP displays in their wearables, despite the increasing power efficiency of AMOLED displays. Trenkle told TechRadar that battery life remains a significant factor in the continued relevance of MIP displays in Garmin's smartwatch lineup.
While Garmin's AMOLED watches are becoming more power-efficient, they have not yet closed the endurance gap with MIP models. This has led to a quiet competition between the two display technologies. On one side, AMOLED displays are attracting attention with their vibrant colors, sharp graphics, and attractive watch faces. On the other side, MIP screens continue to outperform in endurance tests, particularly in sunny conditions when the nearest power source is far away.
Garmin is increasingly favoring AMOLED displays, but the COO emphasized that they are not ready to abandon MIP displays just yet. The company is also exploring the potential of solar-powered OLED watches, although no such product has been officially announced. The battle between the two display technologies continues on Garmin's wrists.
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