Lenovo introduced the Legion R9000P to bring a new display manufacturing method to gaming laptops. This shift matters because it promises to lower the cost of high-refresh-rate OLED screens for buyers. The 16-inch model uses Inkjet-printed OLED technology from TCL CSOT to achieve this goal.
Inkjet printing aims to cut OLED costs for high-refresh-rate buyers
The laptop pairs its new screen with a 240Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals. It also covers 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut for accurate colors. Lenovo expects the panel to use a true RGB stripe subpixel layout to improve text clarity.
Specifications
- Display: 16-inch IJP OLED
- Refresh Rate: 240Hz
- Color Gamut: 99% DCI-P3
- Subpixel Layout: True RGB stripe
Inkjet printing replaces the traditional vacuum thermal evaporation process used in most OLEDs. This manufacturing change aims to reduce production costs significantly. The approach allows for potentially more affordable access to premium display features.
We looked at Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16AFR10 Gets in our earlier Lenovo coverage. Lenovo has not yet disclosed the final price or specific availability regions for the R9000P. The company stated that cost savings are theoretical until the product ships.
The Legion R9000P launches as a 16-inch gaming laptop with novel display tech. It offers a 240Hz IJP OLED panel with 99% DCI-P3 coverage. Buyers will need to wait for official pricing details to confirm the cost benefits.
Source: Lenovo, NotebookCheck
