By using AI, HKC is able to reduce the power consumption of these laptop displays dramatically, making laptops run more efficiently than ever.
HKC Announces Ultra-Low Power Consumption Laptop Display That Runs in 1-60Hz Range Without Flickering
The quest for minimizing the power consumption on mobile devices continues, and HKC has leveraged AI in order to implement what it calls "Ultra-Low Power" laptop display. A few months ago, Intel and BOE collaborated to introduce a similar display panel, which reportedly reduces power consumption drastically by switching to 1Hz whenever needed. We are looking at a similar concept from HKC as well.
HKC is a huge display manufacturer in China, which is currently focusing on delivering very high-refresh-rate displays, such as the world's first 1080Hz monitor and the first 27-inch 4K dual-mode monitor that can reach 800Hz at FHD. In the laptop segment, HKC has announced its 1-60Hz display, which apparently consumes a fraction of a watt. As per the report, the display can drop to just 1 Hz when there are static elements on the screen, which don't need frequent updates.
This is done using the indium oxide material, which reduces the current leakage and makes ultra-efficient 1 Hz possible without flickering. The display usually operates at just 0.27-0.29 W at 60 Hz, which is still incredibly low, but with the Extreme Energy-Saving Mode, the refresh rate drops to 1 Hz with just 0.13 W of power consumption. This can significantly impact the battery life of notebooks, helping them last much longer on a single charge.
As HKC says it will be flicker-free, we are interested to see the display in action, if the experience is really as pleasant as described. For a lot of users, this can be a dealbreaker, but it's important fix issues such as input lag. While HKC says it uses indium oxide material to reduce the current leakage, switching from 1 Hz to 60 Hz can result in frame drops. Such issues may make the experience somewhat unpleasant, but we need to see the display demonstration to confirm this.
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