Which Display Technology to Go for: TFT, IPS or AMOLED?

 AMOLED and TFT are two sorts of display technology widely applied in consumer electronics.

 

AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) displays are composed of tiny organic light-emitting diodes, while TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) displays utilize inorganic thin-film transistors.

 

Besides, the organic materials that make up AMOLEDs emit light when an electric current passes through them, whilst a matrix of tiny transistors are used by TFTs to control the flow of electricity to the display.

 

Both AMOLED and TFT come with their own pros and cons. Check out the table below to compare these two technologies:

 

	AMOLED Displays	TFT Displays
Variant	Light-emitting Displays (LEDs)	Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs)
Backlight	Self-illuminating	Light up with a backlight
Colour Display	More Accurate	Comparatively Less Vibrant
Refresh Rate	Higher	Comparatively Lower
Response Time	Shorter	Comparatively Longer
Viewing Angel	Wider	Comparatively Narrower
Power Consumption	Less	Comparatively More
Production Cost	More Expensive	Comparatively Less Costly
Lifespan	Comparatively Shorter	Longer
Availability	Available, but not so widely	More Widely Available with Longer History
Used in OSPET Smartwatches	TANK S1 TANK X1 TANK T2	OPTIMUS 2 TANK M1 PRO TANK M1 MAGIC 3S

 

IPS (in-plane-switching) technology, an upgrade of the conventional TFT LCD display module, was initially designed to solve the strong viewing angle dependence and low-quality color reproduction of the twisted nematic field effect (TN) matrix LCDs prevalent. To some extent, they share the same basic structure, yet overall IPS technology embraces more advanced features and wider usability.

 

KOSPET smartwatches that harness IPS display technology are TANK M2 and MAGIC 3.

 

Which display technology to the most suitable for you?

 

In summary, AMOLED and TFT are two different types of display technology. AMOLED displays are basically brighter, more vibrant and more costly to manufacture. TFT and IPS displays, on the other hand, are relatively not as bright or power efficient as AMOLED displays.

 

Even so, which display technology works the best for you still relies on your needs. For instance, if you are after a bright and vibrant display, then AMOLED is a superb option. Yet if you are anxious about image persistence, TFT or even IPS may be better for you.