A new generation of quantum dot technology, known as P-QD (Perovskite Quantum Dot), could soon redefine display performance in both QLED and OLED TVs — potentially offering even richer and more accurate color reproduction than the latest RGB-backlit LED panels.
According to a report by FlatpanelsHD, P-QD panels could deliver over 95% of the Rec.2020 color space, setting a new benchmark for color depth and precision. That makes them especially promising for graphic design professionals, video editors, and color-critical workflows where expanded gamut accuracy matters most.
What makes P-QD different?
The “P” in P-QD stands for Perovskite, a material replacing the cadmium and indium-based compounds used in earlier generations of quantum dot displays.
While cadmium offered exceptional color accuracy, it has been banned in many regions for environmental and health reasons. Indium, used as an alternative, proved safer but less color-accurate. Perovskite offers the best of both worlds — matching cadmium’s vibrant output without the toxicity risks.
How it compares to today’s displays
Typical second-generation quantum dot TVs achieve about 75% of Rec.2020 color coverage in QLED and mini-LED panels. In contrast, Perovskite quantum dots are expected to push that figure to 95%.
That’s higher than the ~90% Rec.2020 coverage seen in today’s QD-OLEDs and RGB-LED TVs, making P-QD potentially the most color-accurate consumer display technology yet.
However, this improvement may not translate into visible benefits for most viewers. The HDR content you watch today — from streaming platforms to 4K Blu-rays — is mastered within the P3 color space, which top-end displays like Samsung’s S95F and LG’s G5 already reproduce at 99.9% accuracy.
“The extra color range might be overkill for regular viewing,” one analyst noted. “It’s more relevant for production environments than living rooms.”
When will P-QD TVs arrive?
While there’s no confirmed release date, TCL is widely speculated to be among the first to adopt the technology. The company’s upcoming 2026 flagship X11L TV is rumored to feature “Super Quantum Dot” panels, which industry insiders believe are P-QD-based.
TCL has been collaborating with Zhijing Nanotech on Perovskite QD research since 2020, strengthening expectations that its next-gen lineup will debut the tech commercially.
Still, widespread rollout could take time. Early versions are likely to appear first in premium models or professional monitors before filtering down to mainstream TVs — assuming production costs come down.
The bigger picture
If P-QD fulfills its promise, it could represent the next leap in display evolution, improving not just TVs but also computer monitors, tablets, and smartphones. Yet for everyday consumers, the difference may be more about spec sheet bragging rights than real-world viewing impact.
Whether it becomes a revolutionary display shift or just a niche upgrade for professionals will depend on how quickly manufacturers scale the technology and whether content creators begin mastering in wider color gamuts.