LG is set to unveil an innovative new gaming display at CES 2021 next week that can bend on demand while also producing sound without the use of speakers.
It's called the Bendable Cinematic Sound OLED (CSO) and a 48-inch model will be showcased at CES. What makes this new display stand out from the crowd is its ability to change from a flat to a curved screen at the touch of a button. The OLED panel achieves a curvature radius of 1,000R (it bends at a radius of up to 1,000mm). LG says, "The curved display offers a uniform viewing distance from the middle of the screen to its edge, maximizing the visual immersion that is popular among gamers."
LG is set to market this bendable display as perfect for gaming. That's backed up by a 0.1ms response time and up to 120Hz refresh rate. If that wasn't impressive enough, no speakers are required for sound. CSO technology allows the display to vibrate and produce its own sound without need of speakers. Audio is achieved using a 0.6mm "ultra thin film exciter" integrated into the panel.
"LG Display's 48-inch Bendable CSO display is optimized for gaming as it maximizes the use of advanced technology that produces another level in terms of providing an immersive experience. In other words, it offers the very best gaming environment to gamers," said Dr. Chang-ho Oh, Executive Vice President & Head of the TV Business Unit at LG Display. There's no word yet on pricing or availability yet, but hopefully LG will reveal all at CES 2021 next week.