- OLED TV production costs have dropped by nearly half in five years.
- A 65-inch OLED panel could cost less than 500 dollars in 2025.
- Manufacturers are unlikely to pass all savings on to consumers.
- Falling costs may give OLED an edge over RGB LED rivals.
The cost to produce OLED TVs is falling faster than ever. Industry reports show that OLED panel prices have nearly halved in the last five years. This trend is expected to continue through 2025 and beyond, making OLED technology more affordable to manufacture than in the past.
But that does not mean we should expect dramatic price cuts at stores anytime soon. TV makers still need to cover their investments in new factories, research, and staff training. The result will be cheaper OLED TVs to produce but only moderate savings for shoppers.
OLED Prices Have Plummeted Since 2020
A 65-inch OLED panel made by LG Display cost about 1,000 dollars in 2020. By 2024, that figure had dropped to 600 dollars. Industry analysts now predict that it will fall below 500 dollars before the end of 2025.
This trend is not limited to 65-inch screens. Larger OLED panels, such as 77-inch and 83-inch versions, have also become cheaper to make. The drop in production costs is due to better efficiency and higher yields in factories, which reduce waste and cut expenses.
Why Lower Costs Do Not Mean Big Discounts
The price tag you see in stores reflects more than just the panel. It includes research and development, marketing, and shipping costs. Manufacturers also need to recover the billions spent on upgrading production lines and building new plants.
As a result, even though OLED production is cheaper, TV prices in stores may not fall as sharply. Retailers and manufacturers are likely to pass on only part of the savings to consumers. The rest will go toward sustaining their business and funding future innovation.
Innovations Behind the Cost Cuts
The sharp decline in OLED production costs is not just about scale. Companies like LG Display have been redesigning the way OLED screens are made. According to reports, improvements in the display driver structure will further reduce costs next year.
Korean newspaper Biz Chosun noted that LG Display’s efforts to expand production lines and increase yield have already paid off. The company achieved a 30 percent drop in production expenses last year. In 2025, more cost reductions are expected thanks to ongoing design innovations.
RGB LED Faces Tough Competition
Falling OLED costs may also protect the technology from emerging rivals such as RGB LED panels. Some experts once called RGB LED the OLED killer. However, it has not yet proven cheaper to make.
According to industry sources, the cost of LED chips for RGB LED panels remains high. When backlight and driver costs are included, RGB LED panels can cost between 400 and 600 dollars. That is close to or even higher than current OLED production costs.
As OLED becomes more affordable to produce, it strengthens its position as the leading choice for premium TVs. Manufacturers like LG, Samsung, and Sony are likely to continue focusing on OLED to meet consumer demand for high contrast, deep blacks, and vibrant colors.
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