What is Tandem OLED on the New M4 iPad Pro? Explained

May. 8, 2024

What is Tandem OLED?

Before we discuss Tandem OLED, let’s get a brief on OLED screens. The term “OLED” stands forOrganic Light Emitting Diodes, which consist of organic electroluminescent films that emit light when electricity passes through them. In an OLED screen, each pixel has its own light source, andeach pixel can be turned off individuallyfor deep and perfect blacks.

This setup ensures that you get all the benefits of the OLED panels without losing out on the brightness. In fact, the this offers increased overall brightness for SDR and HDR content. In addition, it delivers perfect blacks, better contrast, and other benefits. We’ve summed up everything below. Let’s take a look.

One of the most highlighting features of OLED panels is the ability to display deep, inky, and perfect blacks. An OLED screen can completely turn off individual pixels. This will allow the OLED iPad Pro to display perfect blacks when it’s required and appropriate. Well, this is something that LCD and mini-LED screens can’t do. With the Tandem structure, the new iPad Pro should deliver the truest black levels without any blooming issues that OLEDs are known for.

Another exciting feature of OLED displays is a high contrast ratio. Again, thanks to the individually dimming pixels, an OLED iPad Pro can offer better contrast than mini-LED displays found on the previous models. Now, a higher contrast ratio means we’ll get to experience more vibrant colors, improved readability, and better image quality on the latest iPad Pro.

With the Tandem OLED screen, the M4 iPad Pro can deliver a better motion performance. Compared to LCD panels, OLEDs offer a buttery smooth, and seamless transition between frames. As a result, OLED screens are more responsive to content in motion and better at motion-blur management. This makes a huge difference when you’re watching fast-paced action movies or playing high-speed games. With improved motion performance anda capable M4 chiponboard, we think the new iPad Pro makes a good screen for gaming too.

Compared to LCD and mini-LED screens, OLED displays offer better and more comfortable viewing angles. This won’t make much of a difference when you’re watching movies or scrolling content on your newest OLED iPad Pro, but when you do it with your sibling or partner, they will get a better viewing angle. There won’t be any major shifts in contrast, color, or the overall image quality.

That was all about the Tandem OLED on the new iPad Pro. While OLEDs offer several benefits over existing display technologies, they are also prone to burn-ins. It’s a permanent issue where a visible mark remains on the screen no matter what you’re watching or doing.

Well, we hope Apple has already found a way to mitigate this issue with some advanced techniques. After all, it can’t take any risks with its premium, top-of-the-line tablet lineup. Not to forget, the two OLED screens stacked together promise a longer lifespan as well. So, we might not have to worry a lot.