This Lenovo laptop is the first to use inkjet-printed OLED, a technology that could make OLED screens cheaper

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Why it matters: Display enthusiasts have anticipated the emergence of inkjet-printed (IJP) OLED panels in consumer products since TCL subsidiary TCL-CSOT began promoting them in 2024. The technology aims to improve OLED in numerous ways while also making the traditionally expensive displays more affordable, which could make them suitable for a wider range of devices.

Lenovo's R9000P laptop, the world's first to feature an IJP OLED screen, is now available in China, starting at around $1,300. It remains unclear when the laptop or any other IJP OLED model might appear globally, but the device raises hopes that the technology will soon lead to cheaper OLED notebooks.

According to TCL-CSOT, the IJP manufacturing process increases OLED brightness by doubling the luminescent material utilization rate to 90% and halving blue-light loss. Furthermore, using more durable materials and a higher aperture ratio significantly extends a panel's lifespan.