Chinese display manufacturer BOE has announced plans to begin mass production of its 32-inch 8K LCD panel with 120Hz refresh rate by the end of 2025, potentially becoming the first commercially available display of this specification.
The development follows Dell’s introduction of the first 8K monitor in 2017, which was limited to 60Hz refresh rates that affected detail rendering during motion sequences.
While Samsung and TCL have previously teased 8K 120Hz displays, Samsung with an LCD TV and TCL with an OLED panel, neither has reached commercial availability.
BOE’s 31.5-inch IPS LCD panel features 7680×4320 pixel resolution, 3000:1 contrast ratio, and DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage.
The panel supports 120Hz refresh rates at full 8K resolution or can operate at 240Hz when displaying 4K content, providing flexibility for different use cases.
“BOE of China is, these days, the largest panel maker in the world,” noted the 8K Association following the panel’s showcase in May.
“The firm told us that it expects some mass production later this year.”
As a panel manufacturer, BOE produces raw LCD displays requiring integration by monitor brands including Asus, Dell, LG, and Samsung before reaching consumers.
Actual market availability will depend on these companies’ product development timelines and market strategies.
The 8K display ecosystem faces significant infrastructure challenges, limiting immediate adoption.
Current graphics cards struggle to drive 8K resolution at 120Hz for gaming applications, while connection standards like DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.2, and Thunderbolt 5 remain limited in availability.
Initial deployment will likely focus on professional graphics and video workflow applications rather than consumer gaming or entertainment.
These specialised use cases can justify the premium pricing while providing immediate utility for content creators working with 8K media.
BOE’s position as the world’s largest panel manufacturer provides significant manufacturing capability for scaling production once market demand develops.
The company’s timeline positions it ahead of established competitors in bringing 8K 120Hz technology to market.
The announcement reflects the display industry’s continued push toward higher resolutions and refresh rates, though practical adoption remains constrained by supporting hardware capabilities and content availability.
Professional markets may drive initial adoption before broader consumer implementation becomes viable.
The 8K 120Hz milestone represents a significant technical achievement in display technology, potentially establishing new performance benchmarks for high-end monitor applications once supporting infrastructure matures sufficiently.
