Samsung Display Launches New “QD-OLED Penta-Tandem” Premium Technology Brand

Samsung Display has unveiled its latest innovation, named the “QD-OLED Penta-Tandem, ”a premium technology brand representing a pioneering five-layer organic light-emitting structure.

Overview of Samsung’s QD-OLED Penta-Tandem Technology

In a recent press release, Samsung Display announced the launch of its ‘QD-OLED Penta-Tandem’ technology brand, highlighting the unique benefits of its five-layer organic light-emitting structure, specifically engineered for premium monitors and televisions. The term “Penta”is derived from the Greek word for five, denoting the number of layers within the light-emitting architecture.

This innovative QD-OLED technology utilizes quantum dots that effectively respond to light, with a blue-emitting layer as the luminous source, taking advantage of high-energy emission within the visible spectrum. In a significant advancement last year, Samsung Display transitioned from a four-layer to a five-layer configuration, integrating cutting-edge organic materials. This enhancement culminated in a new breed of QD-OLED displays that excel in picture quality, energy efficiency, and peak brightness levels.

Two curved monitors are displayed, the left showing 'Penta Tandem' and the right displaying 'QD-OLED Penta Tandem.' — Image Source: Samsung

The development of higher resolutions within the same panel size, alongside increased pixel density, necessitates the need for efficient energy dispersion. This is crucial for maintaining stable and elevated brightness levels in each pixel. Samsung Display’s 27-inch UHD (3840×2160) QD-OLED monitor, released last year, sets a remarkable standard with a pixel density of 160 pixels per inch (PPI), making it the highest among self-emissive gaming monitors. The QD-OLED Penta Tandem technology serves as the foundation for this landmark achievement, positioning Samsung Display as the sole mass producer of 27-inch UHD self-emissive displays boasting a 160 PPI specification.

With the addition of more organic material layers, luminous efficiency experiences a significant boost. This improvement enables the display to achieve higher brightness at the same power output, or alternatively, sustain current brightness levels while consuming less power. This phenomenon can be analogized to five individuals managing a load that was previously handled by only four, facilitating either prolonged endurance or an increased capacity for heavier lifts. Notably, the Penta Tandem boasts a 1.3 times improvement in luminous efficiency compared to last year’s four-layer QD-OLED, while effectively doubling its lifespan. As a result, products featuring Penta Tandem technology achieve peak brightness levels of 4, 500 nits for televisions and 1, 300 nits for monitors, calculated on a 3% On Pixel Ratio (OPR), which represents the fraction of active pixels across the display.

A wall-mounted OLED TV in a modern living room with the words 'Seamless fit, floating presence' displayed above it.

Display panels that incorporate the QD-OLED Penta Tandem technology are now qualified for VESA’s ‘DisplayHDR™ True Black 500′ certification. This accolade reflects the display’s ability to achieve exceptional HDR (High Dynamic Range) performance, particularly in reproducing deep black levels. To earn the True Black 500 designation, a display must maintain a black level of 0.0005 nits or less while achieving a peak luminance of 500 nits when measured at 10% OPR. Presently, the only 31.5-inch UHD monitor certified with DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 utilizes Samsung Display’s QD-OLED Penta Tandem panel.

Looking ahead, Samsung Display plans to roll out QD-OLED Penta Tandem technology across its entire lineup of display sizes in the coming year, catering to flagship models from key customers. Building on the successful launch of last year’s 27-inch UHD panel, followed by the introduction of 31.5-inch UHD and 34-inch WQHD products earlier this year, the next phase includes a 49-inch Dual QHD (5120×1440) variant. In the television sector, Penta Tandem technology has already been featured in premier self-emissive TV display lineups from major clientele since 2025.

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