BOE, a known display manufacturer, credited for its OLED screens in Apple smartphones, has recently showcased a 16K screen that measures 110 inches. This IPS panel possesses a resolution of 15360 × 8640, reaching a brightness of 400 nits and a contrast ratio of 1200:1, with 99% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
At the Display Week 2023 event, Vincent Teoh of the HDTVTest YouTube channel had the chance to thoroughly assess BOE's display. Teoh reports that the screen's 132.7 million pixels are not discernible even at close range.
To give some context, a standard 8K screen contains 33.2 million pixels, while 4K screens, which are becoming more mainstream, have 8.3 million pixels. Consequently, BOE's 16K screen hosts 16 times more pixels than a traditional 4K panel. However, the high pixel count caps the refresh rate of this 16K screen at 60Hz.
The 16K display from BOE provides a peak brightness of 400 nits and a contrast ratio of 1,200:1, which are standard for an IPS panel. It also covers 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. As per Vincent Teoh's observations, individual pixels were not distinguishable even upon close examination. This aligns with BOE's assertion of providing "extremely high resolution beyond the retina."
It's important to understand that BOE's display is at the prototype stage and may not hit the commercial market for several years. Considering the complexities associated with smoothly driving a display of such high resolution, this delay is expected, especially for high-demand tasks like gaming. While 4K monitors are readily available, and 8K monitors are obtainable albeit at a high cost, BOE's new development extends the limit further. The company showcased a massive 110-inch screen with a groundbreaking 16K resolution at Display Week 2023.
