The report comes from Korean news media outlet The Elec and was picked up by FlatpanelsHD; according to FlatpanelsHD, the 55-, 65-, and 77-inch models of the S90D will feature Samsung Display's new QD- OLED panels and LG Display's older WOLED panels may both be used interchangeably. We have contacted Samsung to clarify this point and will update this article as soon as we hear back.

As for the 42", 48", and 83" S90D OLED TV models, Samsung has WOLED panels, so we know which panel to purchase.

Another piece of good news is that the flagship S95D OLED model will use only Samsung's QD-OLED panel, while the lower S85D model will use only LG Display's WOLED panel. Only the middle S90D would be left out, and regional variations might be needed to cover all bases.

Most consumers may not notice these differences, but Samsung's 2024 OLED may be a random mix of various panel technologies, which may not make movie fans very happy.

This comes on the heels of news that Samsung TVs will become more expensive in 2024, which has proven to be quite the uproar for consumers who want to upgrade to the best possible display to meet their home entertainment setup needs. It's not the first time a manufacturer has done this (FlatpanelHD claims that Samsung has been using IPS and VA LED-LCD panels interchangeably for years in its Samsung QN90C series), but it's a big deal for Samsung's 2024 TV lineup. It could be a drag - especially if this so-called panel lottery permeates other models.

Why would Samsung do this? According to a report in the Korean newspaper The Elec (thanks to FlatpanelsHD), Samsung is suffering from manufacturing problems with its QD-OLED panels, which is why the upcoming S90D OLED has the aforementioned variation.

Thus, when purchasing Samsung S90D OLED TVs in 2024, especially the 55-, 65-, and 77-inch models, consumers will be getting whatever panel type they are getting, whether Samsung's own QD-OLED or LG Display's WOLED panel. I don't know what they will get.

However, there are some important differences in the battle between WOLED and QD-OLED: LG Display's WOLED panels, which stands for "White OLED," provide slightly better coverage of dark scenes, even when the TV is installed in a brightly lit area.

Samsung's QD-OLED panels prove to be a slightly better choice, offering a better color ratio and improved overall brightness; WOLED was first introduced around 2021 and first launched in January 2023, with LG Display's new (and much better ) MLA panels, which have now become slightly outdated as they have been succeeded by MLA panels.

LG Display's MLA panels are highly regarded as an attractive option for OLED TVs, but it is unclear whether Samsung will adopt this technology for its own models in the future. Samsung and LG Display signed a five-year supply agreement in February that includes both OLED and LCD panels and does not specifically mention MLA.

Last year's Samsung S95C OLED TV, which uses QD-OLED panels throughout, proved to be a professional choice among the best OLED TVs. If you're worried about getting hazed in the panel lottery for Samsung's 2024 S90D OLED, you might be better off choosing the 2023 model instead.