BOE Plans Mass Production of 8.6-Generation OLED Panels Starting May Next Year

BOE Technology Group has reportedly secured Acer and ASUS as its first customers for 8.6-generation (G8.6) OLED display panels, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion into high-end IT displays. According to a December 2 report from South Korea’s ETNews, the OLED panels will be used in upcoming Acer and ASUS laptop products, although the exact supply volume has not yet been disclosed.

Industry sources reveal that BOE plans to begin mass production of OLED panels for laptops on its 8.6-generation production line starting in May next year. The initial focus will be on 14-inch OLED displays, which are expected to be integrated into new notebook models from Acer and ASUS. This move highlights BOE’s ambition to strengthen its position in the premium notebook display market, where OLED adoption is accelerating.

Beyond IT devices, BOE has designed its G8.6 OLED line to be highly versatile, with the capability to also produce OLED panels for smartphones. While no specific smartphone customers have been officially confirmed, reports indicate that BOE is currently in discussions with several major smartphone brands, including Apple and OPPO, regarding potential OLED supply partnerships. If successful, this would further diversify BOE’s customer base and elevate its standing in the global OLED supply chain.

Since 2024, BOE has been investing in the construction of its 8.6-generation OLED manufacturing project in the Chengdu High-Tech Zone, Sichuan Province. The company is now accelerating the transition toward mass production. Core equipment for the first phase of the project has already been moved in ahead of schedule, and equipment installation for the second phase is also reportedly underway. BOE previously expected to achieve the first panel “lighting” (initial production activation) in December, signaling that progress is moving quickly.

An industry insider commented that the final mass production timetable will ultimately depend on the product launch schedules of BOE’s customers. However, if BOE is able to achieve stable mass production ahead of its competitors and secure commercially competitive performance, the symbolic significance would be substantial and difficult for the industry to ignore.

Overall, BOE’s successful entry into 8.6-generation OLED production for laptop displays, combined with its potential expansion into smartphone OLED panels, reflects the company’s growing technological strength and strategic ambition. As mass production approaches, BOE is poised to become an increasingly influential player in the global OLED market.