Every TV Type Explained | OLED, mini-LED, QLED, LCD, LED, QD-OLED & More
From CRT to QD-OLED with many acronyms in between, the state of the TV market can be intimidating to say the least. In this video we go through nearly every TV type, explain the basics of how each TV type works, and demystify some common misconceptions along the way. Oh, and we try to have fun doing it, too.
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00:00 Intro
02:03 CRT
02:44 Rear Projection
03:21 Plasma
04:17 Emissive Displays
05:04 LCD
05:52 LED
06:28 OLED
08:02 QLED
09:41 mini-LED
11:53 MLA OLED & QD-OLED
12:50 micro-LED
14:43 Emissive Quantum Dot Displays
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Hey everyone! I did indeed screw up! Kind of. I forgot to mention Neo QLED, which is Samsung’s marketing name for mini-LED QLED, which we covered. But also QNED, which is/was a marketing name from LG, which also is a mini-LED QLED of sorts, even though QNED was meant to be a completely different future display tech. Sorry I didn’t manage to cram those into this video! But hopefully this is still of some value to those who watch. Thanks for all the great comments so far!
Great video, definitely wish you touched a little on full array LED TVs as that currently is a very nice affordable middle ground between cheap LED TVs and mini-LED/OLED TVs. The X90K/Q80B are great performers that come to mind :)
Ha! disregard my question... you explained it here. Thanks!
I just wanted to make sure that you missed the point of Quantum-dot TV being first developed by SONY way before SAMSUNG QLED lineup. So yeah SONY Triluminous display was the First Quantum-dot LED TV which we all came to know as QLED. Yes SONY did not market it as QLED or Quantum-dot as it was not a thing back then and SONY was lazy to coin it Quantum-dot and explain what it meant instead they simply coined it as Triluminous which produces high volumes of three primary colors thanks to it being Quantum-dot compared to conventional LED displays which its competition had and also models down the lineup under its own brand.
@@KING_DRANZER I mean, yes, Sony Triluminous Display uses quantum dots, and Sony was doing this long before Samsung brought along QLED … but it’s important to note that Sony doesn’t use QD the same way Samsung and others do. Sony uses a blue LED to excite the QDs whereas others use white. Significantly different designs.
You also forgot to mention the difference between edge lit and Full Array Local Diming LCD-LED TVs.
My husband and I are in our early 70s, and we are looking for our first hang-on-the-wall-TV. Your videos are very informative and helpful. Glad I found you! Thanks for trying to make something so complex simple enough that 2 people born around the advent of cathode ray TVs can semi-understand what you are talking about.
Early 70s wow you guys are awesome Age and technology is not all ways easy Respect
Nice
watched like a million videos trying to figure out all the terminology involved in tv shopping, and all I got was sponsored ads wanting to sell me a model- until THIS ONE! Thanks - this was really great- informative, no fluff, but no too fast and overwhelming. Great video!
An absolutely AMAZING TV technology round-up. 👏 Cannot wait for your MLA to QD-OLED comparison and opinion(s). Keep up the GREAT work, Caleb.🤙
This explainer is so good that it went straight into my own little "Refer To Constantly" Playlist after viewing it. I honestly see myself going right back here for a refresher every time I look into purchasing a dispaly. Furthermore, considering the fact that I'm also interested in getting a TV to use as a PC display; the value of this video is massive.
Hey Caleb, I just want to say thank you, for all you do. You're down to earth, informative, and entertaining. You and rtings have really helped me become a happy nerd about all things TV tech, and I've helped friends and family pick some good ones.
@notfiveo He also Didnt mention Plasma Burn in. So far I havent heard of OLED burn in being an actual issue when used in normal settings.
@@notfiveoNo it does not use Micro LED it uses Mini LED stop with the misinformation Micro LED isn't available to mass consumer yet.
hi caleb!! just wanna say from a home theater specialist thank you for making these videos! i take lots of notes (and mental notes) so that i'm able to explain all of this information to each and every one of my clients AND co-workers who are just starting out. there's a lot of basic knowledge i knew, but you always make it fun and easy to learn much, much more. thank you again!! also since i've started watching your videos the A95K has been my favorite QD-OLED to pitch and sell to my clients! :)
Hey Caleb, Correction about CRT TVs. They work by projecting electrons toward the screen, not photons. When the electrons impact the screen, the phosphors emit light.
Also they did not loose stream around 2000. That was about 2005-2006 when flat panels started to take over in sales. Flat panels in 2000 were still mostly out of most people's budgets outside of those terrible LCDs that existed with awful response times
Another correction is that there were quite a few 16:9 CRT's out around that time, I had at least two.
Another correction he forgot about HD CRT
@@sos.gamers Those weren't around very long at least the ones that had an HDMI port in them.
@@benkeysor7576 they came to market at 1999 till 2010 with hdmi and component with resolutions of 1080i/720p/480p/240p or just component with 480i/240p
Ever since buying an OLED in 2020 I’ve kind of been tuning out all the different names of incoming technology. This has brought me up to speed! Thank you SO much!
Once you go oled. You can't go back to a LED or even mini LED screen.
I was an OLED hater because of burn in but after seeing my friends LG OLED at his house I was blown away. So I got a C1 in 2021 and I absolutely love it and no burn in at all so I’d say OLEDs are the best TVs you can buy at the moment everytime I watch tv I’m just amazed at the clarity
@@ryans413mini LED better
Is it still looking good?
@@SiberianGoneInternational still looks amazing!! No burn in or uniformity issues after over 5000 hours
I've worked on just about every type of TV out there, & I still don't understand every one that is out there today. It seems that today there are way more concurrently available technologies than ever before. I appreciate your dive into this series, starting from the simple to the weeds, look forward to seeing all the videos in the series.
Fantastic video Caleb! Glad to hear it’s pretty much OLED vs varying degrees of LEDs still. Takes the edge off all these manufacturer marketing terms.
I was really surprised how good this content was. Clear and super simple, but technically accurate.
Hey Caleb, love your content! I really like how you put information into layman’s terms. I also really appreciate the light hearted and humorous way in which you do it. Keep it coming, I can’t get enough! 👍🏻
You're one of the few who can cut through from noob to expert and still keep everyone entertained. Kudos!
One of the most informative things I've seen on KZhead in a long time. Thanks!!
Thanks Caleb, That was possibly the clearest and most interesting breakdown of the various types of TV technologies on the market today. I am about to upgrade my monitor so looking to make the most informed purchase that I can.
I don't want to think about the amount of time needed to research and deliver such information. Wonderful video I'll be playing as a refresher for a long while
I knew a lot of this, but you did such a great job putting it all in one vid/place.
Based partly on the information you provided, I recently upgraded to a 65" LG C2. It was expensive, but it is worth it.
I have the 55” C1 and I’m very happy with it OLED by far the best technology
@@ryans413OLED with Sony Bravia TVs is the best😂
We found your video very helpful as we are ready to go TV shopping real soon. Thx for taking time to educate us.
I have a 42' 2009 Panasonic Plasma TV and it still amazes me how good it still looks. Sure, it ain't no OLED/QLED/Mini-LED, but the image it produces for games and movies at 1080p still blows my mind; even watching/playing 480p content looks really good.
Those Panasonic Plasmas were awesome. Plasma was just too heavy/expensive/dark. But the picture was way ahead of it’s time
Plasmas were pretty good since like OLEDs, they had infinite contrast. They just sucked from lack of brightness and an infrequent burn in problem
I still have my 60” Pioneer Kuro Elite plasma from about 15 years ago. I haven’t found any reason to upgrade yet. Maybe soon, but it still looks great.
I still have my 2008 Panasonic plasma. I still love its picture, after all these years. Also, thank you for a very informative video.
We have a 2010 Panasonic Plasma and the image is still pristine to this day. I don't know where this "Plasma is too dark" narrative comes from. The Panasonic is as bright as any other tv that I've bought & the colors are exceptional. It was the OLED of it's day.
Evening Caleb, Thank you for the very interesting history and future of our viewing platforms. I'm looking to upgrade my tv to a newer OLED or QLED and thanks to you I now have a better understanding of what they are, How they work, and what future possibilities lay ahead. Thanks again for the tips I will use in the hunt for my upgrade!
Great video man! I’m actually a Home Theater technician and install all these TVs everyday. I’ve been looking to buy the LG OLED C3 and wanted to learn more about what I was buying and why it was held in such high regard. Thanks for the information that easily digestible. Now I’ll be able to answer more of my clients’ questions!
I’ve been on the market for a new tv and all these acronyms are hell. Thank you for the explanation !👍🏼
Thanks! Best TV Reviewer on the platform! I go to you for my TV news and understanding! Keep it up!
G’day Caleb, thank for the info. I will need to watch this again for the information to sink in, but I did find it extremely helpful for my next TV.
Thank you for going into depth about the difference. Perfect timing, I’m currently looking for my next tv lol.
Hey Caleb, just loved the video. This was so informative. Keep up the great work!
As always, very informative and helpful video Caleb! Keep up the extraordinary work!
The best F-ing consumer tech lesson I’ve ever seen. This should be a record on Wiki all by itself. Bravo.
Thanks for the great info Caleb. It certainly helps me understand what I want to look for when I go shopping for a new television.
Great video thanks 👍 I recently bought a TCL Mini Led and I'm blown away by how good it is especially when watching from a good source like a 4K Blu ray!
Caleb just wanted to say thanks for all your videos you've taught me so much and I always watch your videos till the end and thanks again you're the best.
The exact video I was looking for 2 weeks ago when I was shopping for a TV!
Settled on the 85" Samsung QN90B and couldn't be happier! Phenomenal quality for that size and under $3k.
Thank You Caleb - a difficult technical subject that I never really understood. Great presentation and even a layman could understand. Highly recommend reviewing your presentation before purchasing a TV in today's environment which is exactly how we found your presentation - researching the best tv for US!!!
Best TV comparison video I've seen. Thank you.
Very helpful info Caleb! I watch a lot of your videos. Thank you!
This really helped me out so much I’m in the market for a new tv & when I went to my local Best Buy I got so overwhelmed I left. Lol I knew I needed to do more research & this video was exactly what I needed. Thanks for breaking it down to a understanding level lol new subscriber coming your way!
As usual nice job in explaining the types of tv's and bring light to a few I was a bit hazy on.
The video was very helpful in understanding the differences in the types of TVs that are out there.
Excellent video, congrats, finally I could understand what type of TV, technology are out there, keep the good work!!!
Awesome explanation, certainly cleared the muddy TV waters. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
Excellent video! Thank you for presenting the differences.
Great video, I thought I had it all down but learned a lot from this video!
I was confused & looking for this. Thank you
Thank you so much. Very well done!!! I wish I had known these things when I bought my last tv... but now it will help with my next purchase.
Wow, that was quite the explainer! Felt like I learned a lot. Going to save this for reference!
Thanks for explaining various tv technologies. I now understand more about what to look for the next time I need a new tv.
Hi Caleb , certainly very informative so thank you . If you had used some of those visual content to explain the technologies like you did in your oled vs qd oled it would have been easier to understand
My Panasonic G25 I purchased in 2010 is still working, always fun to hear about the old TV tech. I've been hearing about micro LED for what seems like forever, so it's amazing that it feels like a real product is going to exist for home users
hope that LCD dies quickly
A clear, well presented comprehensive guide. Great content ❤
Definitely be interested in a video providing us with a deeper dive into the manufacture & application of competing TV technologies. I’ve struggled to fully understand the bewildering number of different types of OLED TV’s & their respective pro’s & con’s ie. RGB OLED, RGBW OLED, OLED Evo, W OLED, QD OLED & MLA OLED. Keep up the great work Caleb. Regards. Bob
Thanks for a brilliant, informative and entertaining video! I thought I knew most of the tech but there was a lot in there that was new! I’d love a deeper dive too into each current and prospective high end technology if you get the chance to make it!
Thank you very informative and straight to the point.
I'd be really interested in hearing more information about all the differnet display types! Nice Video, really fun and informative, but I want more!
Watched/liked your whole video and thank you so much for explaining!! Cheers!
Dude, AWESOME job! You really nailed it.
watched the whole thing, loved this type of content!
Wow! Your videos are AMAZING! Thank you so much for such detailed and easy explanation. All your videos are GREAT!!
Forwarded this to a bunch of ppl. Thanks 👍🏼
Thanks for this explanation! I think you are one of the best channels. Atleast you helped me a lot. Appreciate what you do!
Thank you that was incredibly helpful!!!
As always I enjoy the detail of the TV's you review and i want to hear and see more.
Thanks for the education. Love your videos. SUPER informative!!!! Keep them coming!
Very good video. Great information. I thought I knew how the tech worked pretty well, but I ended up learning a lot from it.
Thank You Sir, Very informative and your video answered many of my pre-purchase questions 👍🇬🇧
This was a great history lesson and helps me appreciate the technology available for me today. At age 40 I’ve seen the entire Evolution and I’m a huge movie buff. So understanding the evolution for me personally helps me drop the fomo, I’m referring to my own fomo, not the channel. I love that guy too. Anyway great vid 👍 and Thanks
Thank you! That was easy and entertaining. I appreciate you.
I would love a deep dive into the history/development of resolutions and aspect ratios. Especially comparing home televisions to theaters. You briefly cover it here, but specifics and timelines would be great!
Very insightful! Thank you 🙏🏽
Hi Caleb, I am a recent subscriber to your channel and I absolutely appreciate the work you do to bring such clarity and understanding about TV's and all things "tech." I am planning to soon purchase the LG C2 OLED because I really like what it has to offer. Are there any cons I should know about with regards to this model? Would really appreciate your insights, thanks!
Thank you! A quick word on the energy efficiency of each type would also be very helpful.
Watched the whole video and great insight and understanding. Thank you! 🙌🙏
Very informative-thank you. Subscribed.
Thank you so much! Really informative 🙏🏻☀️
GREAT video! I'm currently looking at buying a new TV and upgrading my old plasma. Great info here. Thanks!
Enjoyed it, thank you for sharing!
Great explainer, as ever. Good work.
In 2017, I needed to replace a failed TV, and bought an entry level 4K TV at a Black Friday sale. That means I barely grasped what I was buying. Occasionally I have glanced at the market for a sense of what was going on, but since that TV has been serviceable, I held off. Fortunately, it's now beginning to fail, and before total failure I am proactively entering the market. I am now in the phase of wrapping my head around the current state of market technology/marketing acronyms and the meaning behind them. Your down-to-earth approach is helpful for someone like me who never really researches anything until I am in the market. I find your videos very approachable, finding them akin to talking with a guy in the office who knows his stuff, and is willing to share his vast knowledge gained from his avid interest. I realize you could delve deep into the nitty gritty, but am glad you don't go beyond what needed for any given video. That is both a talent, and a skill!
A unique content and well delivered. Chanced upon it! Thanks
Loved the video!! Crisp and informative
Really great. I learned what i needed to know. Thank you.
I learned that: QLED and Min-LED are really back-light based systems. That’s good info, thanks. Just need to learn on the various OLED versions and get my head around performance/price.
This is the first video I have watched here. However, even though I am not in the market for a TV. This was super easy to understand.
This was fun and informative. Thanks for making this
Lots of good info. I'm looking to purchase a big screen soon.
Great video, Caleb, but a little explanation comparing FHD,4K AND 8K would have been nice along with a jab at cable companies broadcasting most programming in 720p.
4k is about 8.3 million pixels, 8k is about 33 million pixels. More pixels more detailed the picture. Not much is shot in 8k as of just now so it is not really worth the HUGE price tag!
How about a jab at the streamers that average a stream at 480p and sometimes less even for big room TV's? Even if you have 3x the ~18Mbps average bandwidth, there is still a considerable chance of not seeing a true UHD (Or Full HD) signal even on Vudu/Prime Video when you pay for that UHD-"Quality" rental or EST. Finally, what's with all the banding on Disney+' HDR titles? Compare Moana on D+ and Vudu, I dare ya. Where's the OTA love?? Interlaced FHD, anyone?
Thanks You for this video 😊 I was a trainee at an electronics store for 3.5 years and learned a lot about TV’s there and the different technologies. I don’t do retail these days anymore but it was so nice to see this type of summary that explained the different TV types very well. Although I think that QLED is not a bad option either it just depends what you want. The brightness and popping (maybe oversaturated sometimes) colors of the QLED make it absolutely worthy yo buy if you watch a lot of CGI Disney type movies or for gaming, play a lot of Nintendo or nintendo-esque games since these are the fields where bright saturated colors are welcome. If you prefer to play other types of games like on the PS5 where many games usually use darker colors or watch a lot of movies that have darker colors then your choice should absolutely be the OLED and you will not regret it. It all just depends on what you want to use it for but I have been playing my Nintendo games on an OLED and even in just Full-HD it was looked crisp and the colors were beautiful, just not popping, which you will probably get on a QLED.
Great info. Thanks!
But oled has burn in problem. That's not ideal for people like me who plays games for long sessions. Do you have anything to say in this regard? I'd love to know 😁
Great video Caleb! Educating the masses!
Nice breakdown for someone who's been out of the loop .. I just need to bring up to speed on panel types
I've thrown these terms around a lot, with minimal knowledge of what they mean, thanks for this
Very informative and easy to understand. Thank you.
Thanks you explain me everything 😊
Thank you! This is so helpful!
Thank you Caleb for the great content!
Excellent video - very informative! Downside... it makes it harder to choose something now!
Hello Caleb , thank you for making me somewhat TV tech knowledgeable. I really enjoyed your articulate explanations of different TV screens QLED , mini-LED etc ! Ps the white top you wearing is pretty cool too. Can you please share where could I possibly get one ? Keep up the amazing work.
This was so easy to understand, thanks!
Thank you Caleb, really nice video with just the right balance of info and flow. You continue to be the top of the food chain TV reviewer in my mind. So when can I expect to buy a 143" Samsung The Wall or other comparable LG/Sony/other brand micro-led at a reasonable, not crazy, premium?
Good to see all the comments about plasmas from over a decade ago still going strong. I’ve got Panasonic st50 65in that’s still running great.