Apple could delay microLED Watch Ultra until 2027

Apple Watch Ultra with microLED display has reportedly looming in development for quite some time and the company keeps on pushing its launch date. A new report suggests that Apple could delay the microLED Watch Ultra for three more years through 2027.

MicroLED uses small individual light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to create a picture. Unlike traditional LED displays with a single large LED, microLED display uses millions of tiny LEDs to create a much higher-resolution image.

The second generation Apple Watch Ultra uses LTPO OLED display which also provides a good viewing experience for the users.

It takes the concept of OLED many steps ahead with its range of benefits. With individual pixel control, the display can achieve deeper blacks, brighter whites, and more vibrant colors than OLED.

The small LED size also allows manufacturers to reduce the panel size which later contributes to the device size. microLED is power efficient and saves a lot of power compared to LED displays.

Lastly, MicroLEDs are much less prone to damage from impact or moisture and that makes them more durable.

With these advantages, harnessing the microLED is also a challenge. Because each LED must be individually placed on the display substrate, manufacturing microLED displays is much more difficult and time-consuming than traditional displays.

Another major challenge for microLED development is cost. These types of screens cost more than traditional displays and make their production more expensive.

A report from Korean media TheLec suggests that problems around microLED production remain a major concern for perfect output. This is also affecting the Apple Watch Ultra with its microLED display which could even delay until 2027.