Samsung CES 2025 showcases Micro LED watches, Micro LED commercialization accelerates

Recently, Samsung demonstrated its eye-catching prototype Micro LED watch to a global audience at the CES 2025 Technology Show. The screen size of this watch is 2.1 inches, the resolution reaches 418x540 pixels, the pixel density is 326ppi, and its brightness exceeds 4000nits. The display effect is excellent. According to reliable sources, this watch is likely to be officially put into production in the fourth quarter of this year.

Samsung Micro LED watch supply chain surfaced

With the debut of this watch, the supplier information behind it has gradually been exposed. It is reported that the chip supplier of this exhibit is San 'an, while Neptunitron is listed as a potential supplier. The disclosure of this information not only reveals Samsung's supply chain layout in the production of Micro LED watches, but also reflects the technical strength and cooperation relationships of relevant companies in the field of Micro LED.

The commercialization of Micro LEDs accelerates, and the watch field has become a hot spot

The commercialization process of Micro LED technology is showing a gradual acceleration trend. Taking Micro LED watches as an example, many well-known brands have entered the market. As early as September last year, Garmin revealed that it would release the Fenix 8 microled watch, and TAG Heuer also has related product plans. It is worth noting that both companies have chosen to purchase Micro LED panels from outside, and Micro LED products launched by Samsung and other companies are expected to further promote cooperation and development in the field of Micro LED watches.
Although the cost of Micro LED technology is still high, the special application scenarios of watches semi-outdoor make it one of the hot areas for the commercialization of Micro LEDs. According to experts, relevant data from the "2024 Thin Film Micro LED Industry Research White Paper", many core manufacturers have made arrangements for Micro LED watch products:

• Konka: As early as 2020, Konka released a 2-inch Micro LED watch-APHAEA Watch, which took a step of exploration in the field of Micro LED watches.
• TCL China Star: In 2021, TCL China Star exhibited a 37-inch Micro LED watch, demonstrating its technical research and development results in this field.
• AU Optronics: At TouchTaiwan 2023, AU Optronics launched the officially mass-produced 39-inch Micro LED smart watch, marking an important progress in mass production of Micro LED watches.
• Tag Heuer: Mass production of Micro LED smart watches has been achieved, demonstrating its leading position in this field.
• Samsung: Showcasing Micro LED watches at CES2025 once again proved its innovative capabilities in the application of Micro LED technology.

Apple's entanglement with Micro LED watches"" and industry outlook

It is worth mentioning that Apple abandoned its Micro LED watch plan in early 2024, which triggered widespread discussion in the industry. However, judging from the current development progress of Micro LED technology, many industry insiders speculate that Apple will not completely give up this promising technology. As the commercialization process of Micro LED technology continues to accelerate, Micro LED watches are expected to achieve new breakthroughs in 2025, bringing more innovation and change to the smart watch market.