One of the main flaws of LCD technology with VA panels, which has been present since its inception, is the poor viewing angle; gradient in intensity and fidelity of color representation and the contrast level as you move away from the optimum horizontal and vertical viewing angle, which is usually within a few seconds 25-35 degrees.
Manufacturers have been offering different techniques to try to improve this for some time. Sony with X-Wide Angle or Samsung with subpixel ditheringor not using VA panels directly and opting for IPS, but these options have side effect: reduction in native contrast. This may now change, thanks to the arrival of new technology from TCL.
WHVA LCD, TCL’s revolutionary presence in LCD TVs
This is about WHVA (W for wide viewing angle)a technology TCL CSOT (the brand’s panel manufacturer) had already demonstrated it earlier this year and said it would hit stores in 2025; This now appears to be confirmed by media such as FlatPanelsHD and The Elec, promising to revolutionize the LCD LED Television industry.
Although they haven’t explained how this system technically works, from their first public demonstrations it appeared to offer expanded viewing angles. True VA panels up to 170°Without any noticeable degradation in colors and contrast.
Now, TCL CSOT has confirmed that it already has its own requirements during DTC 2024. WHVA LCD panels and on which they will be mounted TCL and Samsung TVs of 2025although it did not specify specific models or sizes. Of course, he showed a soft drink, a prototype of an 85-inch TV with one of these panels. 150Hz and their claimed viewpoints. 178..
The year 2025 seems to bring interesting changes to the LCD TV market, because these panels can definitely solve the most criticized problem of these screens and offer a new solution in this regard. Performance closer to OLED technology. We will have to pay attention to the models that come first and especially the prices and the actual behavior regarding flowering.
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