LG CES 2021 Display: Foldable OLED That Speaks

CES 2021: LG launches unique folded display, voice will come from the screen itself

⚡ Key Points

LG Display unveiled a 48-inch bendable cinematic sound OLED (CSO) panel ahead of CES 2021.

CSO technology and built-in vibration produce audio from the screen, removing the need for separate speakers.

The foldable, paper-thin panel can work as a regular TV or a curved gaming screen.

Key specs include 0.6mm to 9mm thickness, 0.1 millisecond response time and a 120Hz refresh rate.

The display is low-level blue light certified and flicker-free, and LG will demo it at the virtual CES 2021.

At CES 2021, LG Display has unveiled a 48-inch bendable cinematic sound OLED (CSO) panel that produces audio straight from the screen itself. This LG CES 2021 display is as thin as paper, can be folded, and is aimed squarely at gamers who want a single, speaker-free setup. Built by LG, the panel will get a full demo during the virtual show next week.

LG CES 2021 display: sound that comes from the screen

The headline feature is CSO technology, which means audio is generated by the display rather than by external speakers. The panel also uses vibration to drive that sound. If you use this display, LG says you will not need any separate speaker at all.

Because the screen can be turned and folded, it can serve as both a regular TV and a curved gaming screen. LG has shared a video of the panel on YouTube ahead of its live CES 2021 demonstration.

Specs and gaming credentials

LG positions the panel as a treat for gamers, pairing fast response with eye-comfort certifications. Here are the figures the company has confirmed:

48-inch bendable OLED panel with cinematic sound OLED (CSO) technology
Foldable, paper-thin design that doubles as a TV or curved gaming display
Audio produced directly from the screen, with built-in vibration

Specification	Detail
Screen size	48 inches
Panel type	Bendable OLED with CSO
Thickness	0.6mm to 9mm
Response time	0.1 millisecond
Refresh rate	120Hz
Eye comfort	Low-level blue light certified, flicker-free

About CES 2021

CES is the world's largest consumer electronics show, where technology companies introduce their newest products. It is held in Las Vegas every year, and this year is no exception, but for the first time the event is being held virtually.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the LG CES 2021 display?

It is LG Display's first 48-inch bendable cinematic sound OLED (CSO) panel, shown ahead of CES 2021. The screen is paper-thin and foldable, and it uses CSO technology to produce audio directly from the display. LG aims it at gamers and will demonstrate it during the virtual CES 2021 event next week.

How does the display produce sound without speakers?

The panel uses cinematic sound OLED (CSO) technology, which generates audio from the display itself rather than from external speakers. It also has vibration built in. According to LG, if you use this display you will not need any other speaker, since the screen handles the sound on its own.

What are the key specifications of the LG OLED panel?

LG lists a 48-inch bendable OLED panel with a thickness ranging from 0.6mm to 9mm. The response time is 0.1 millisecond and the refresh rate is 120Hz. The display also carries low-level blue light certification and is flicker-free, making it suitable as both a TV and a curved gaming screen.

Is CES 2021 being held in person?

No. CES is normally held in Las Vegas every year, and this year is technically still tied to Las Vegas, but for the first time the show is being held virtually. CES is the world's largest consumer electronics show, where technology companies introduce their newest and most unique products to the world.