Industry analysts predict that Apple will launch a MacBook Air with an OLED display within the next year or two. According to Ross Young, a respected industry analyst, the OLED MacBook Air will have a slightly smaller 13.4-inch display and is expected to be released in 2024. Both Samsung and LG are said to be supplying OLED screens to Apple’s manufacturing partners.
This latest leak contradicts a previous report that claimed the OLED MacBook Air would have a 13.3-inch display. The current M2-powered MacBook Air, released in 2022, has a 13.6-inch screen with thinner bezels. The M1-powered edition, released in 2020, still sold by Apple, has a 13.3-inch screen. The new OLED MacBook Air is said to fit in between these two sizes.
The aspect ratio of the display, bezel size, and laptop dimensions remain unknown. Young also said that OLED-equipped MacBook Pros won’t arrive until 2024. Additionally, a 15-inch MacBook Air with an LCD screen is expected to launch this year, according to the same source.
Although LCD screens are still widely used and can be great, OLED is known for being the superior technology. OLED screens provide better brightness, contrast, and power efficiency, leading to improved battery life. Flagship phones all use OLED screens, and there are rumors that iPad Pros will switch to OLED as well.
The switch to OLED screens could increase the cost of MacBook Air, as larger screens with OLED technology tend to be more expensive than LCD ones. However, with Apple’s commitment to OLED in the long term, the move should be beneficial for consumers.
