March 2021 • Macworld 103
W
e’ve heard rumours
for about a year or so
that Apple is on the
verge of launching
some products with Mini LED
display technology. It could come
to MacBooks, iPads, iMacs – really
anything with a display, though it’s
unlikely to ever end up in Apple Watch
or iPhone (which use OLED displays).
Apple may start using a new backlight technology this year. Here’s
what Mini LED is all about. Jason Cross reports
What is a Mini LED display
and why do you want it?
What is a Mini LED display and
what will it do for you? This short
explanation may help you understand
why this technology can be such a big
step forward for Apple’s products.
A BETTER BACKLIT LCD
To understand Mini LED, you first
have to know the basics of how
a traditional backlit LCD works.
March 2021 • Macworld 103
W
e’ve heard rumours
for about a year or so
that Apple is on the
verge of launching
some products with Mini LED
display technology. It could come
to MacBooks, iPads, iMacs – really
anything with a display, though it’s
unlikely to ever end up in Apple Watch
or iPhone (which use OLED displays).
Apple may start using a new backlight technology this year. Here’s
what Mini LED is all about. Jason Cross reports
What is a Mini LED display
and why do you want it?
What is a Mini LED display and
what will it do for you? This short
explanation may help you understand
why this technology can be such a big
step forward for Apple’s products.
A BETTER BACKLIT LCD
To understand Mini LED, you first
have to know the basics of how
a traditional backlit LCD works.