Samsung Display introduced its five-layer QD-OLED technology with a new identity, now called Penta Tandem. Technically, this is an evolution of the four-layer structure previously used in QD-OLED panels.
The tandem concept itself refers to the technique of stacking several OLED layers to increase performance. Different from Tandem OLED panels from other manufacturers, Samsung emphasizes that their version features a five-layer structure.
Penta Tandem Offers Light Efficiency Up to 1.3 Times
With Penta Tandem, Samsung says light efficiency increases by up to 1.3 times. This means the panel can produce higher brightness levels without sacrificing power consumption or accelerating pixel degradation. Its lifespan is also claimed to be twice as long as the previous generation.
For TVs, QD-OLED panels with this technology can reach peak brightness of up to 4,500 nits. Meanwhile on the monitor, the maximum brightness is 1,300 nits. This figure has exceeded the psychological limit of 1,000 nits which has been the standard for many OLED monitors. True Black 500 HDR support is also included.
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Samsung Display itself has been presenting this technology since the fourth generation 27-inch 4K QD-OLED panel, which is used in a number of gaming monitors, including models from ASUS. MSI also marketed the five-layer panel as part of the EL 3.0 material upgrade. So, Samsung has just given a special name to this technology.
Several other sizes such as 31.5 inches 4K and 34 inches ultrawide 3440 x 1440 which were introduced at CES 2026 are also in the Penta Tandem family. Looking ahead, Samsung plans to refresh more of its panel lineup with this technology throughout 2026, including a 49-inch dual QHD 5,120 x 1,440 model.
There is no information yet about increasing the refresh rate or whether these new panels will use the latest V-stripe subpixel layout. But with the arrival of a 27-inch 1440p 500 Hz panel in Samsung’s portfolio, it will be interesting to see whether the combination of extreme refresh rate and Tandem Penta will soon make its way to the next generation of monitors.
date:2026-02-15 13:00:00
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