From June 16 to 19, at the 2025 CineEurope expo in Barcelona, Samsung Electronics officially announced the launch of its latest Onyx LED cinema screen series in the European market. The debut drew strong interest from theater operators, film distributors, cinema design firms, and industry professionals from around the world.

Breakthrough Technology: Samsung Onyx Cinema Screens

Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, announced that the launch of the latest Onyx cinema screen series marks a major technological breakthrough in cinematic innovation. It also highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering premium, high-end moviegoing experiences.

Now bringing the Onyx series to Europe—one of the world’s key markets for film innovation—Samsung is partnering with leading cinema chains like Pathé Cinémas and world-renowned animation studios such as Pixar. Together, they aim to deliver immersive, visually stunning cinema experiences to even more audiences across the region.

Key Features of Samsung’s Onyx Cinema LED Screens

Samsung Electronics unveiled its latest Onyx product line in April this year, becoming the world’s first cinema LED display to receive DCI certification. Designed specifically for premium theater experiences, the Onyx screen supports up to 120Hz frame rates and 4K resolution. It delivers outstanding HDR visuals, with a peak brightness of 300 nits, along with high contrast and accurate color reproduction.

A Futuristic Premiere Theater Experience

The Samsung Onyx Cinema LED screen creates a sci-fi-inspired viewing environment, redefining theaters as upscale entertainment venues. Recommended especially are Micro LED, COB technology, or GOB-protected LED displays, which offer ultra-high brightness (300–600 nits), precise color accuracy, and uniformity that bring movie content vividly to life.

Ultra-High Contrast and Superior Image Precision

With a contrast ratio reaching up to 1,000,000:1, the Onyx screen enhances perceived resolution by making bright areas brighter and dark areas deeper. It preserves low-tone grayscale integrity, resulting in richer, more vibrant, and detail-packed images.

HDR Content with Enhanced Brightness

By integrating HDR image enhancement technology, the Samsung Onyx screen significantly boosts video brightness levels in theaters. This technology improves image brightness and contrast to better match what the human eye perceives in real life, enhancing detail and color expression for clearer, more dynamic visuals.

Brightness Calibration and Color Accuracy

Thanks to thorough calibration, the Onyx screen consistently delivers excellent picture quality, allowing theater operators to avoid compromising between brightness and color fidelity. Even at peak or near-peak brightness levels, the screen maintains accurate color balance across all tones for the best viewing experience in any environment.

Enhanced 3D Display Capabilities

Audiences enjoy more lifelike Imax 3D effects on Samsung’s Onyx 3D screens, which provide high-precision subtitles and detailed images for viewers wearing glasses. The technology also improves video quality while minimizing directional discomfort issues.

Boosting Revenue Opportunities

As demand for versatile theater spaces grows, Samsung Onyx screens support non-film events to expand revenue streams. Whether displaying advertising or promotional content, the screens maintain consistent visual quality and adapt seamlessly to varying ambient light conditions.

Key Specifications and Options:

• Cabinet Size (L x H x D): 640 x 900 x 119 mm
• Package Type: 3-in-1 1010PKG
• Weight: 14.5 kg / 25.2 kg
• Operating Temperature: 0–40°C / 10–80% RH
• Dust and Water Resistance: IP20
• LED Lifespan: Approximately 100,000 hours to half brightness
• Brightness: 300 nits
• Viewing Angle (Horizontal/Vertical): 160° / 160°
• Video Frame Rates: 24 / 25 / 30 Hz (3D: 24 Hz)
• Input Voltage (AC): 100–240 VAC
• Refresh Rate: 3,072 Hz (2D) / 1,152 Hz (3D)

This product is available in four standard sizes to meet the needs of different theaters:

• 5 meters (16 feet): Ideal for small theaters, with a 1.25 mm pixel pitch
• 10 meters (33 feet): Industry-standard size, with a 2.5 mm pixel pitch
• 14 meters (46 feet): Suited for medium-sized auditoriums, with a 3.3 mm pixel pitch
• 20 meters (66 feet): Designed for large-scale theaters, with a 5.0 mm pixel pitch

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• Ultra-Fine Visual Quality
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• Energy Efficiency & Heat Management
  Featuring advanced common cathode technology and dual-channel power supplies, the COB600-Series reduces energy consumption by over 50%. Lower power usage means less heat generation, longer lifespan, and cost savings—making it eco-friendly and economically efficient for continuous professional use.
• Durable & Reliable Build
  Designed for toughness, COB600 panels carry an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance, along with impact protection and antistatic features. Its chip-on-board design ensures a 99.99% yield rate, smooth images, and excellent black-level consistency, guaranteeing stable performance and long-term durability even in demanding, high-traffic environments.
• Easy Installation & Maintenance
  Each lightweight 4.5 kg panel features a fanless, screwless 600×337.5mm (16:9) design for quick, seamless installation. Modules are front-serviceable within seconds using a suction tool, and CNC machining keeps panel gaps under 0.1mm—resulting in quiet, clean setups ideal for modern, space-conscious venues.
• Superior Viewing Experience
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SA/XA320-Series Indoor LED Video Wall

• Fast Setup & Maintenance
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• Modular & Standardized Design
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• Vivid Visual Performance
  High refresh rates between 3840 and 7680Hz, brightness levels of 600 to 1000 nits, advanced grayscale, and color enhancement combine to deliver stable, sharp, and lifelike visuals—perfect for presentations, advertising, and entertainment.
• Wide Viewing & Seamless Display
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• Trusted Quality & Versatility
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Film Collaborations and Compatibility

Samsung Electronics has revealed a long-term partnership with Pixar Animation Studios aimed at advancing HDR movie content standards. Pixar’s latest animated film, Elio, which premiered globally on June 18, will be available in 4K HDR cinema format and is fully compatible with Samsung’s Onyx LED cinema screens.

Looking ahead, Pixar plans to install the latest Onyx LED cinema screens at their California campus to evaluate HDR color and brightness, conduct content quality testing, and host screening events for filmmakers. These initiatives will help ensure that Onyx LED cinema screens deliver optimal compatibility with high-quality HDR film content.

Summary

As pioneers in LED cinema display technology, we are committed to developing better display products to meet the ever-evolving demands of the global film industry. We also deeply respect Samsung Electronics for its significant contributions to advancing the industry. If you have any product needs or technical questions related to this field, we welcome the opportunity to connect and explore solutions together.