Is Oled Lighting Better Than Led?

OLED isn’t exactly a new technology anymore. OLED or Organic Light

Emitting Diode integrates organic compounds that lit up when fed with

electricity. While there isn’t much of a difference between OLED and LED

(simply, Light Emitting Diode), OLED’s are remarkably flexible, consume

even less power and every organic pixel works independently.

LEDs use blue semiconductor diodes in combination with yellow phosphor

to emit light but OLED lighting technology comprises of a semiconductor

material that is sandwiched between electrodes. OLEDs present the

advantage of being put into a variety of devices and surfaces, including

glass, metal, plastic. Since each pixel lights up independently, the light

source isn’t from a single point but rather radiates throughout, creating a

smoother experience. According to the latest market statistics, OLED

lighting will grow up to a $1.3 billion market by 2023.

Difference Between Oled And Led Lighting

If you are looking to get an answer as to which is a better technology, there

would be several factors counting in. In reality, OLED technology still has a

long way to go before it catches up with the pace of LED. Further, LEDs

offer more energy efficiency at just a fraction of the cost. LED light bulbs

can be designed to emit concentrated lights that can travel to longer

distances than OLEDs. LED fixtures are being used globally and are

supposed to be the best answer for spot lighting.

OLEDs on the other hand are more like natural sunlight and soft/diffused

illumination. This is also the reason, OLED lighting technology has been

able to bring out superior/truer colors of the surrounding and consequently

have found us in TV illumination technology. OLED scores 90 on the scale

for color rating index. The maximum in this scale is hundred, the rating for

sunlight.

OLED also presents an advantage over LED when it comes to wider lighting

arrangements. By nature, OLED lighting comes in a panel allowing for

wider distribution of lights without the need for extra components that

scatter light. Since OLEDs provide a diffused light source, there is minimal

glare or harsh shadows. LEDs in this aspect work as a concentrated light

source and creating strong beams that light up smaller areas.

Oleds As Lighting Technology

Practically put, OLEDs can never replace LED technology for lighting. If

OLEDs will be used in light bulbs, it would require increased amount of

lighting and consequent heating up the organic elements which are quite

sensitive. As a result they will degrade fast and the lifetime of the bulbs

would be quite limited. Again, the light intensity/brightness produced by a

single LED bulb is equal to three OLED panels. As a result they cannot be

used in spaces that need proper lighting. OLED lighting technology is best

used for decorations and filling up corners.

Where To Use OLED Lights?

As we have already learned, OLEDs are soft light and cannot be used in

conventional lighting arrangements. However, they can be used as filler

light to produce more details. OLED lighting technology is used in desk

lamps and several kinds of workstations. Also, OLEDs are comparatively

cool to touch and can be positioned near seats, above kitchen counters and

spaces that are more likely to get physical proximity.

Last but not the least, OLED is still an expensive technology. Lighting

fixtures made from OLED can cost multiple times the cost of LED

alternatives. OLED is a beautiful alternative but yet to get fully functional.