Updated
Updated · Forbes · Jun 29
Apple Eyes 95% BT.2020 OLED Displays for iPad Pro, MacBook Pro and iMac
Updated
Updated · Forbes · Jun 29

Apple Eyes 95% BT.2020 OLED Displays for iPad Pro, MacBook Pro and iMac

3 articles · Updated · Forbes · Jun 29

Summary

  • TrendForce says Apple is developing OLED panels that could cover 95% of the BT.2020 color standard for future iPad Pro, MacBook Pro and iMac models, with rollout expected from 2026 into early 2027.
  • That would push Apple beyond today’s DCI-P3 displays: sRGB covers about 36% of visible colors, DCI-P3 about 54%, and BT.2020 roughly 75.8%, promising more accurate and immersive images.
  • The upgrade is limited to OLED because hitting BT.2020 requires new materials and tighter control of color purity, efficiency and power use, including advances such as MR-TADF and blue PHOLED.
  • Apple still faces supply-chain and patent hurdles before shipping the panels, even as rivals like BOE have shown 95% BT.2020 tandem OLED prototypes and many competitors remain near 80% coverage.

Insights

Can Apple's suppliers overcome the immense cost and manufacturing hurdles to deliver its revolutionary OLED displays on time?
Will Apple's new ultra-wide color displays make all previous professional monitors suddenly look obsolete?
Is Apple's push for perfect color a true user upgrade or a strategic move to escape costly patent fees?