[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Display

Mini-LED

LCD with thousands of small LEDs for local dimming, improving contrast close to OLED at lower cost.

Also known as: Mini LED Mini-LED backlight

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Mini-LED is an LCD backlight made of thousands of tiny LEDs that dim in zones. It boosts contrast and HDR brightness without OLED's burn-in risk, but zones can bloom around bright objects.

Common in premium laptops and high-end tablets. It bridges LCD and MicroLED.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mini-LED?

LCD with thousands of small LEDs for local dimming, improving contrast close to OLED at lower cost.

What terms are related to Mini-LED?

Related Display terms include IPS LCD, HDR, MicroLED.

Related Technical Terms

IPS LCD
Liquid-crystal display with in-plane switching for good color and viewing angles, lit by a backligh… Display
HDR
High Dynamic Range expands brightness and color for more lifelike photos and video. Display
MicroLED
An emerging emissive display using microscopic LEDs; promises OLED contrast with no burn-in and ext… Display
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