Isabella Murphy

Sep 30, 2024 | avsforum.com | Isabella Murphy

Here’s the deal: every time a new technology comes out, manufacturers try to convince us it’s the best, like we should throw away all our old TVs or monitors. Same goes for PK displays. Manufacturers claim PK is the future, and it beats OLED hands down. But is that really the case? Let’s break it down. OLED displays are known for the fact that each pixel lights up individually, allowing them to deliver incredible contrast.

Sep 30, 2024 | avsforum.com | Isabella Murphy

One of the key aspects of modern technology is its environmental impact. And when it comes to the energy consumption of displays, the question arises: how energy-efficient are PK displays, and are they really more eco-friendly? OLED displays have a significant advantage: since each pixel lights up independently, energy consumption can significantly drop when there are more dark elements on the screen.

Sep 30, 2024 | avsforum.com | Isabella Murphy

When it comes to longevity, PK displays may have some advantages over OLED. And this is the main card PK TV manufacturers love to play. They’ll tell you their displays don’t burn out, won’t wear down over time, and will serve you for years, while OLED will already be “burned-out garbage” by then. But it’s not that simple. Not every user will face the issue of OLED burn-in. It usually happens when you constantly watch the same static content, like a channel logo or a game interface.

Sep 30, 2024 | avsforum.com | Isabella Murphy

Now, the main question: are we, the consumers, willing to pay more for these PK displays? Manufacturers keep releasing new models with higher prices, promising “unseen quality.” But are people really ready to shell out extra cash for a technology that doesn’t always live up to the hype? OLED TVs have been on the market for a while, and they rightfully hold leading positions. People are willing to pay for what gives them exceptional picture quality.

Sep 30, 2024 | avsforum.com | Isabella Murphy

And now the big question: is this whole new PK technology really innovative, or just another marketing trick? This often happens: something new comes out, and manufacturers immediately try to convince us it’s better than everything that came before. But is it really? Let’s be honest: most of these technologies are just different variations of old ideas. Take LCD displays, for example. How many variations have we seen already? And each new variant is supposedly better than the last.