I would like to request an option for a WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) OLED screen for the next generation of the Framework Laptop 16.
Given this screen has a 16:10 aspect ratio, it might actually fit within the current chassis of the FW Laptop 16.
Many newer 16" laptops from other companies already have this as an option and I feel it would be nice if Framework gives us this option too.
Thanks
Well, you haven’t told us who makes it, so nobody can tell if it will fit.
A link to the manufacturers datasheet is needed.
Personally I’m not a big fan of the idea of Oled screens on laptops. My reasoning is that I spend a lot of time in web browsers and other applications with static hubs and taskbars. I know that burn-in isn’t that big of a problem anymore but it’s still there. I think a mini led screen will be a good compromise between media consumption and productivity. Someone on the forum tried to fit a mini led screen on the framework 16 but it seems like a dead end. Mini LED Replacement Display
Which would the Community prefer?
Apologies for the delay, but here’s the specifications of a panel that might fit within the existing FW Laptop 16 dimensions.
You can see more details and download a datasheet (PDF) at the following site:
https://www.panelook.com/ATNA60YV02-0_Samsung_16.0_OLED_overview_55705.html
I’m not concerned with burn-in, just let me have the deep black color 
And if ever burn-in gets too bad, I would always be able get a replacement panel from Framework.
Wow, that’s within a millimeter of what Laptop 16 uses!
But, but mini led also gets deep blacks…
Well this topic is about a oled screen request, I won’t interfere. Good Luck!
I’d take potentially eventual burn-in over halos any day but that is very personal preference.
The linked panel looks like it’d really fit the Framework 16 lid without a problem because the control board is slim and is located below the panel instead of on the backside. (See OLED panel vs. Framework 16 panel)
The connector on the panel is 40-pin 0.5mm pitch. I think, this adapter I found would be able to convert the Framework’s stock 40-pin 0.4mm pitch to fit the panel.
Now, I remember that OLEDs typically require a high-voltage power supply. From the link to the panel, I see the voltages it requires are “3.3/10.0V (Typ.)(VDD/VBAT)”. Now I have zero EE knowledge, but from the motherboard schematic, it seems that the eDP connetor has two voltage lines
From the motherboard schematic, I see that G516A1Y51U takes 19V from the battery as input, and, I guess, steps it down to some voltage. My first guess would be 3.3V as the mini-led panel I saw mentioned in other thread panel only requires that (seemingly??). But maybe, it’s actually 12V based on this comment.
Since the specs for the G516A1Y51U are not available, I wonder if someone from Framework could let me know, can the output of this chip be reprogrammed somehow to supply 10V for the OLED panel? Is this done by changing some resistor on the board, or can the EC change the output based on EDID it could get from the attached panel?
Sorry, if the answer is obvious in EC firmware, I haven’t yet looked through EC code, but I plan to do so.
Another possibility is that LCD panels take whatever voltage you give them on VBAT, if so I wonder if the OLED would be able to do the same.
My main focus for posting this topic is more about getting a higher resolution panel for the FW16 laptop, considering the FW 13 Laptop had a resolution panel upgrade, I’m hoping that Framework sees this topic and considers this for the FW 16 Laptop.
As for the type of panel, I really don’t care that much. I’d certainly prefer OLED but I will be just a happy with a Mini-LED panel, or even a LCD IPS panel.
I’d like to see either a WUXGA (1920x1200) or WQUXGA (3840x2400) option for the Framework 16.
While WQUXGA would be preferred, I think WUXGA would be better than the WQXGA panel that we have now despite being a lower resolution, since it would allow for 100% zoom on programs that don’t scale properly with different resolution. It would also mean a lighter load for the GPU.
With WQXGA, applications get scaled to 150% and it’s kind of a blurry mess… but if you change them to 100%, it’s too small to be usable/readable, and going up to 200% would lose too much display real estate.
WQUXGA would look nicer, and would scale to 200% nicely… but it would also mean more work for the GPU. I really think we need a better GPU before (or along with) a WQUXGA upgrade.
As for the screen type… I’m not too picky. I like OLED/AMOLED screens, but I’m not familiar enough with Mini LED to give an opinion on them. I think the current screen is fine too, even if it can’t do “true black”.
That’s just what I thought. I have an OLED and a Mini LED and the local dimming is just locked to almost full boar and gives me halos. I’d take a problem in 3 years over a problem for 3 years anyday.
