LG to focus on quantum dot and OLED for next-gen TVs

Jung Do-hyun, LG Electronics' chief financial officer, told analysts: "We are pursuing a dual-track strategy with quantum dot and OLED."

LG, the world's no.2 television maker behind Korean rival Samsung, launched the world's first curved 4K OLED TVs earlier this year - but with a price tag of £8000 for a 65in set, they clearly won't be for everyone.

Chinese manufacturer TCL showcased a 55in 4K Ultra HD quantum dot TV at the IFA show in Berlin last month [September], but there was no official word on a UK release date or price. Rumours suggest it could be well under half the price of a similarly-specified OLED, however. Meanwhile, Sony already uses quantum dot technology in the back-lighting of its 'Triluminos' LCD TVs, including the KD-65X9005A.

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