Samsung has introduced a new anti-reflection layer for its QD-OLED displays, targeting a long-standing issue for high-end gaming monitors. The company calls the technology QuantumBlack, a durable low-reflection film that cuts glare by about 20 percent compared with earlier approaches. Samsung says the coating will ship as standard on QD-OLED monitors planned for 2026.
Quantum dot OLED panels can achieve what Samsung calls “true blacks” by turning off individual pixels entirely. But reflections from ambient light can undermine that advantage, washing out darker areas and making it harder to see the display at its best.
The new QuantumBlack film addresses this issue while also increasing a panel’s surface hardness to 3H, offering better resistance against accidental scratches.
Display OEMs are already planning to integrate QuantumBlack into upcoming gaming monitors. Samsung cited several third-party adopters of the anti-reflection solution, including Asus’s new “Black Shield” line, Gigabyte’s “Obsidian Shield,” and MSI’s “Dark Armor.”
Strong black levels are important for gaming monitors because they improve the separation between foreground objects and darker scenes. Samsung says external reflections can be particularly noticeable in first-person shooters and survival games, although the effect varies with viewing conditions.
How QuantumBlack will impact pricing remains uncertain. Samsung Display Vice President Brad Jung described it as a “premium” technology aimed at strengthening QD-OLED’s appeal, but no specific pricing information has been provided.
According to research firm Omdia, the global market for self-emissive monitors is projected to reach 7.6 million units by 2030.
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