The market for Micro LED displays is getting more competitive by the day and LG is finally ramping up its efforts to lock horns with Samsung and Sony for dominance in this space. The South Korean electronics giant recently revealed a gigantic 272-inch Magnit 8K Micro LED TV at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2023 in Barcelona, Spain to demonstrate its “cutting-edge digital signage solutions.” Adopting the theme of “Life, Be Bloomed” for this year’s ISE, LG arrived at the show with all guns blazing, showcasing its full range of display solutions – including Micro LED displays, Transparent OLED Signage, and LED displays. However, the gargantuan Magnit display was definitely the highlight, thanks to its massive size and incredible picture quality.
You might remember that LG revealed its first Micro LED modular panel under the Magnit name three years ago at the same electronics show. But the company is now starting to push the boundaries of what’s possible, which resulted in the creation of this new jaw-dropping 272-inch Micro LED display. MicroLED utilizes micrometer-sized LEDs to remove the backlight and color filters used in conventional displays, helping it offer unmatched color reproduction and brightness. As with other Micro LED displays, the latest Magnit panel is also made up of several smaller Micro LED array, which offers an 8K resolution (7,680 x 4,320 pixels) and delivers “razor-sharp detail.”
Sadly, the gigantic TV is not on offer for the consumer market just like the rest of the Magnit range. Instead, the Micro LED panel is part of the brand’s advanced signage solutions created for commercial usage. LG says the panel’s enormous size and exceptional picture quality make it perfect for displaying media art in public settings, building control rooms, boardrooms, and corporate and hotel lobbies. The company has also focused on making the Magnit displays rugged and long-lasting. LG used several layers of coated film to limit damage from water drops, dust, static electricity, or physical impacts that come with public installations. There’s no word on the pricing, but we expect the price tag to be close to $1.5 million.
