Apple MacBooks offer top-class performance and their displays are also pretty decent, but not as good as some of the Windows laptops that use OLED panels. Samsung currently leads the pack with its Galaxy Book laptops that boast an impressive AMOLED panel. However, the Cupertino company reportedly has plans to release OLED MacBooks by the end of 2024, and what’s interesting is that Samsung will be the one manufacturing the displays for these upcoming laptops.
The Elec reports that Samsung has begun developing OLED panels for the 13.3-inch Apple MacBook Air. Although, it is unclear whether and when the MacBook Air, for which Samsung is developing a display, will actually be released. If past reports are to be believed, Apple will unveil the said OLED laptops by the end of 2024.
When compared to Mini-LED, which is currently used by many laptops, including the ones by Apple, OLED boasts several advantages. For one, it is thinner, more versatile, and lighter in weight. Additionally, OLED displays offer sharper images, more vibrant colors, and higher refresh rates.
Samsung’s Korean rival— LG display— is apparently facing manufacturing constraints. LG is currently developing both 11-inch and 13-inch iPad OLEDs that Apple plans to release next year, so it doesn’t have the production capacity for other panels, reports The Elec. On the other hand, Samsung is reportedly only working on an 11-inch iPad model for Apple, which means it has the capacity to manufacture panels for the MacBook Air as well.
Samsung’s development of OLED panels for MacBooks could provide Apple with an opportunity to challenge the Korean company’s Galaxy Books in the display department.
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