Apple’s new M4 MacBook Pro models are breaking ground with the adoption of quantum dot display technology, a shift highlighted by display analyst Ross Young.
Moving away from the previous red KSF phosphor film, Apple now utilizes cadmium-free quantum dots, which deliver superior color accuracy and a wider color gamut.
According to Young, Apple had previously opted for KSF due to its cost-effectiveness and eco-friendliness, avoiding the toxic cadmium often required in earlier quantum dot solutions. However, advancements in cadmium-free quantum dots have now allowed Apple to enhance display performance sustainably.
These quantum dot displays offer richer, more vibrant colors and better motion handling, ideal for creative professionals and general users seeking high-quality visuals. Apple has also boosted the SDR brightness to 1,000 nits, up from 600 nits in previous models, improving visibility across various lighting conditions.
Young noted that this technology, commonly used in high-end TVs from brands like Samsung and Sony, now elevates Apple’s MacBook Pro displays, providing deeper colors and enhanced clarity.
With these improvements, the M4 MacBook Pro models set a new standard in laptop displays, combining brighter screens and expanded color capabilities in an eco-friendly package.
