OLED, short for “Organic Light Emitting Diode,” has taken center stage in ever-evolving display technology as major manufacturers gravitate towards this trend. Instead of using the backlight technology evident in LCD displays, OLED displays feature individual pixels that create their own light. The result is spectacular images and perfect blacks that LCD screens cannot produce.
Contents1. Lenovo Yoga C7302. Alienware 13 R33. Samsung Galaxy Book 124. HP Specter X360 OLED5. Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Yoga (2017)ConcludeOLED screens are also brighter, more efficient and offer better contrast than any other panel technology out there. For a long time, OLED technology was limited to televisions and mobile devices. However, in 2016 we ushered in a new era where laptop manufacturers started to take interest in this technology. Today, we have a slew of high-end laptops with OLED screens. Here's our list of the five best OLED laptops you'll find on the market.
One of the few new fully functional OLED laptops unveiled at CES 2019, the Lenovo Yoga C730 oozes next-gen quality. It packs a 15.6-inch 4K AMOLED display and is a laptop-tablet hybrid with full Windows Ink pen support.
With an OLED (1440p) touchscreen, VR-ready graphics, and a portable 13.3-inch display, the Alienware R3 hits nearly every item on every gamer's wish list. And it's not just a question of the screen:the high-end models are equipped with NVIDIA GTX 10 graphics cards. They also support the company's Graphics Amplifier, an external box that allows you to connect desktop graphics cards.
The keyboard is sophisticated and illuminates the touchpad for easy typing at night. The RAM and SSD are also easy to upgrade via the bottom access panels. Additionally, consumers have reported that the Alienware 13 has incredibly powerful speakers.
The Samsung Galaxy Book 12 is a detachable laptop that rocks a beautiful OLED screen and a very comfortable keyboard. Its sleek design not only gives it a stylish look, but also makes it extremely lightweight and portable. It also comes with an S Pen stylus which provides a crisp and responsive writing experience. Note takers will find this feature very useful.
The Galaxy Book 12 features a bright Super AMOLED display (2160 x 1440) that supports vivid HDR content. If you can find high dynamic range (HDR) content, you'll be blown away by the wide color gamut this laptop can achieve.
As for specs, the Galaxy Book 12 comes with 4GB of RAM, a 128GB SSD, and the 7th Gen Intel Core i5 processor. It also comes with two USB-C ports to connect all your devices. On the other hand, the Galaxy Book 12 is expensive and offers mediocre battery life.
The HP Specter X360 is a hybrid laptop with a stunning OLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. This ultra-thin convertible laptop can be used in multiple ways, thanks to its unique 360-degree hinge that tilts for the perfect view. Turn it into a tent and get the perfect view for playing games. Fold it into a stand and watch movies in the most convenient way possible.
The OLED panel displays vivid colors perfect for watching movies and displaying visuals. Apart from the screen, the Specter X360 is equipped with some outstanding specs that make it a high performance laptop. It sports a Core i7-6500U processor, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. Besides, it comes with a fully touchscreen display and a long-lasting battery that's enough to power you through the day with average usage. P>
An oldie by OLED laptop standards, the 2nd Gen Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Yoga is still a superb blend of performance, utility and great visuals. This 2-in-1 laptop packs everything you would want in a premium laptop and boasts a very slim and sleek design. Billed as the world's only business laptop with an OLED display, the Thinkpad X1 features a rechargeable pen supported in all Office 2016 applications. This makes it a good choice for a business laptop.
For consumers who love a versatile laptop, the Yoga X1 is the way to go. This laptop features a jaw-dropping 14-inch QHD OLED display that makes it perfect for movies and gaming. Inside the hood, the X1 Yoga houses a 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 processor with Intel HD graphics and 16GB of RAM. You can also get a Core i5 version that has 8GB of RAM.
With average usage, the Thinkpad X1 Yoga can deliver up to fifteen hours of battery life. The other cool thing about this laptop is the quick charge feature which allows fast charging, up to 80% in just one hour. On the other hand, the Thinkpad X1 Yoga comes with an exorbitant price tag. Its price has dropped slightly over the years and now starts at around $1,400.
OLED screens have gained traction in recent years, due to their spectacular color production, deep blacks and high contrast. However, unlike LCDs, OLED panels are more difficult to manufacture, which partly explains why only a few players have fully adopted the technology. As a result, OLED laptops come with a high price tag, which is a major concern for many consumers.
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