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Ready or Not—Here Come the 8Ks
January 10, 2020
 
Global shipments of 8K LCD panels are expected to total 500,000 units in 2020, representing 0.2% of LCD panel shipments worldwide, according to Sigmaintell Consulting. Prices of 8K panels at present are more than two times those quoted for 4K models, and the penetration of 8K panels is expected to be boosted when the price gap between 8K and 4K models is narrowed to 1.3 times. Samsung Display, AU Optronics (AUO), Sharp and BOE Technology have already rolled out 8K panels, China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) will join the club in 2020. 8K panels are mostly for large-size applications and are available in 65- , 75-, 82-, 85-, 98- and over 100-inch sizes currently, with 65- and 75-inch models to account for 60-70% of total 8K panel shipments in 2020, Sigmaintell said. Global 8K panel shipments are expected to reach five million units or a 2% penetration rate in 2022 said the consulting firm.