May 20, 2026, 3:32 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
Micro-LED was long considered one of the most promising technologies for televisions. The displays offer strong contrast values, perfect black levels, fast response times–and most importantly: higher brightness than OLED TVs. Nevertheless, the technology could now face a significant setback. According to a report, Samsung has largely halted the production of these TV screens. The main reasons cited are the high manufacturing costs and low demand.
Micro-LED televisions are currently among the most expensive devices on the market. Those who want to use the technology must dig deep into their pockets. At the same time, the displays are considered technically superior to mini-LED and many OLED panels. However, this advantage apparently is not enough to offset the high production costs.
Samsung reportedly halts internal production completely
As reported by the industry magazine “ETNews” citing insiders, Samsung has now completely paused the internal production of Micro-LED displays. The company had previously produced the devices only on order. In the future, the necessary panels are apparently to be manufactured externally.
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If the information is confirmed, it would send a signal to the entire industry. Samsung is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of televisions and display panels. Accordingly, competitors are likely to closely monitor the development.
The move, however, is not entirely surprising. As early as 2024, it became known that Samsung and competitor LG were having issues expanding their Micro-LED divisions. The high production costs have long been considered a major obstacle.
Manufacturing remains apparently too complex
Micro-LED displays operate with tiny light elements in the micrometer range. While this design ensures high image quality, it makes manufacturing particularly complicated. The production process is considered labor-intensive and expensive.
Micro-LED was long touted as a potential successor to OLED technology. However, the technology has not yet caught on. The high prices of the televisions are likely to deter many buyers.
Whether manufacturers can significantly reduce production costs in the near future remains uncertain. Given the current developments, a quick solution seems rather unlikely.