What is Mini-LED?

Mini-LEDs typically measure around 0.1 millimeters in length, with an industry-standard size range between 0.3mm to 0.1mm. Smaller dimensions mean smaller light points, higher dot density, and the ability to achieve smaller light control areas. Furthermore, these tiny Mini-LED chips can achieve very high brightness.

The so-called LED is much smaller than regular LEDs. This Mini LED can be used to create color displays. The smaller size gives them cost advantages and reliability, and Mini LEDs consume less energy.

What is Micro-LED?

Micro-LEDs are smaller than Mini-LEDs, typically defined as chips under 0.05mm.

Micro-LED chips are much thinner than OLED displays. Micro-LED displays can be made very thin. Micro-LEDs are usually made from gallium nitride, a material that has a longer lifespan and is less prone to wear. The microscopic characteristics of Micro-LEDs allow them to achieve very high pixel densities, producing clear images on the screen. With high brightness and high-quality display images, its various performances easily surpass OLED.

The Main Differences Between Mini LED and Micro LED

• Micro-LEDs are much smaller than Mini-LEDs.
• Micro-LEDs typically range from 50μm to 100μm in size.
• Mini-LEDs range from 100μm to 300μm.
• Mini-LEDs are typically one-fifth the size of regular LEDs.
• Mini LEDs are very suitable for backlighting and local dimming.

• Micro-LEDs’ microscopic size allows for high pixel density.

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★ Brightness and Contrast Differences

Micro-LEDs control each pixel individually, giving them an advantage in this regard.

★ Color Accuracy Differences

While Mini-LED technology allows for local dimming and excellent color accuracy, it cannot compare to Micro-LEDs.Micro-LEDs are single-pixel controlled, which helps reduce color loss and ensures accurate display effects, and the color output of pixels can be easily adjusted.

★ Thickness and Form Factor Differences

★ Viewing Angle Differences

Micro-LEDs maintain consistent colors and brightness from any angle. This relies on the self-emitting property of Micro-LEDs, which maintains image quality even when viewed from large angles.

★ Aging Issues and Lifespan Differences

Micro-LEDs are primarily made from inorganic materials using gallium nitride technology, making them less prone to burn-in risks.

★ Structural Differences

Mini-LEDs use a backlight system, which limits their flexibility. Although thinner than most LCDs, Mini-LEDs still rely on backlighting, making their structure inflexible. On the other hand, Micro-LEDs have high flexibility because they do not have a backlight panel.

★ Manufacturing Complexity Differences

★ Micro LED vs Mini LED: Cost Differences

★ Efficiency Differences

The small size of pixels in Micro-LED displays allows this technology to achieve higher display levels while maintaining sufficient power consumption. Micro-LEDs can turn off pixels, improving energy efficiency and achieving higher contrast.

★ Scalability Differences

The scalability mentioned here refers to the ease of adding more units. Mini-LEDs, due to their relatively large size, are relatively easier to manufacture. Adjustments and expansions can be made without many modifications to predefined manufacturing processes.

★ Response Time Differences

★ Lifespan and Reliability Differences

★ Application Differences

Conclusion

As mentioned earlier, there is no technological competition between Mini-LEDs and Micro-LEDs, so you do not need to choose between them; they target different audiences. Aside from some of their drawbacks, adopting these technologies will bring a new dawn to the display world.

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