LG Display plans to introduce its Special Edition OLED panels, known as OLED SE, in 2026. These panels aim to bring down the cost of OLED TVs while keeping key picture quality benefits.
The OLED SE lineup targets mid-range models. It sits below higher-tier options like OLED EX and OLED META (also called Primary RGB Tandem OLED). LG Display showed reference panels at CES 2026, including an 83-inch version.
Key Specs and Changes
OLED SE focuses on cost savings through design tweaks. The main change removes the polarizer layer and adds a reflective film instead. This boosts light output to the viewer but raises screen reflections to 4.4%. That level matches many miniLED LCD TVs.
Other details include:
- Peak brightness up to 1000 nits.
- Color coverage at 95% DCI-P3.
- Refresh rate support up to 120Hz.
- Retention of pixel-level dimming for perfect blacks, strong HDR performance, and fast response times.
These features keep OLED SE ahead of similar-priced LCD TVs in contrast and motion handling.
Sizes and Availability
Production covers these sizes:
- 48 inches
- 55 inches
- 65 inches
- 77 inches
- 83 inches
Mass production starts in February 2026. Panels will go to major TV brands. Likely users include LG Electronics’ B-series (possibly B6), Samsung’s lower-end OLED models like parts of the S85H or S8 range, and others such as Philips’ 7-series.
LG Display expects to supply more panels to Samsung in 2026, with shipments rising 30% to 1.3 million units. This includes the polarizer-free OLED SE.
Broader Context
OLED TV prices have dropped in recent years due to lower production costs. A 65-inch panel cost around $1000 in 2020, fell to $600 last year, and dipped below $500 this year. More cuts are expected in 2026.
This helps OLED compete against miniLED LCD sets from brands like TCL, Hisense, and Samsung. Those offer bright pictures at lower prices but lack OLED’s perfect blacks.
High-end 2026 panels from LG Display reach up to 4500 nits with very low reflections (0.3%). Samsung Display matches that on QD-OLED. OLED SE takes a different path for better affordability.
