Apple will begin the transition of its devices to mini-LED technology this year, according to Apple analyst ingMing-Chi Kuo, and a new DigiTimes The report on Thursday reiterates Kuo’s expectations that a mini-LED version of Apple’s MacBook Air will be launched in 2022.
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Kuo believes that Apple will launch iPad Pro and MacBook Pro models redesigned in 2021, followed by a new MacBook Air in 2022, all with mini-LED displays and Apple Silicon chips. Today DigiTimes The report, citing supply chain sources, reflects that general sentiment:
Sources expect that the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro that will be launched in 2021 will be equipped with miniLED displays, and the adoption of miniLED will be extended to its MacBook Air products in 2022.
In addition to a redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro, Kuo said he expects Apple to launch a new 14-inch MacBook Pro with a completely new design at the end of the second or third quarter of this year. Kuo says these MacBook Pro models will have Mini-LED displays for increased brightness, improved contrast, richer colors and more.
MacBook Pro models are designed to be the main driver of mini-LED panel deliveries, as they are supposed to win mini-LEDs ahead of the iPad and see faster delivery growth.
As a result, Apple is likely to introduce the mini-LED as a “Pro” Mac feature, however Kuo believes the company will be able to offset the increased cost, as the cost of “Apple Silicon” chips is significantly lower than that of Intel processors, which will allow i bring the technology to the most popular MacBook below.
Kuo’s optimistic scenario sees MacBook deliveries grow by 100% over the next three years, with up to 35 million units a year, thanks to the adoption of “Apple Silicon” and updated models.