Key Points
- Dasung’s Paperlike 103 features a 10.3-inch e-ink display with a 60 Hz refresh rate, a resolution of 1,874 x 1,404, and a 4:3 aspect ratio.
- A front light with adjustable brightness and color temperature reduces eye strain.
- E-ink screens consume less power and reduce optical stress compared to LED screens.
- E-ink technology still trails LED in color accuracy and advanced features.
Chinese e-ink manufacturer Dasung has launched the Paperlike 103, a 10.3-inch e-ink display that achieves an impressive 60 Hz refresh rate, bringing e-ink technology closer to traditional LED screens in terms of responsiveness. According to Chinese tech outlet Sina, the device features a resolution of 1,874 x 1,404 pixels with a 4:3 aspect ratio, making it ideal for productivity tasks such as reading and typing. The Paperlike 103 has a front light with adjustable brightness and color temperature to reduce eye strain during prolonged use.
Dasung has been a pioneer in the development of fast-refresh e-ink displays. The company previously introduced a 25.3-inch curved black-and-white e-ink monitor with a resolution of 3,200 x 1,800 pixels and was the first to launch a color e-ink monitor in 2023. Last year, it also introduced a 12-inch portable color e-ink touchscreen monitor in the U.S., demonstrating its commitment to pushing e-ink technology forward.
Previous e-ink displays typically offered refresh rates of 30 Hz to 40 Hz, which made them feel sluggish compared to modern LED displays. With the introduction of the Paperlike 103, Dasung aims to bridge this gap by providing a refresh rate of 60 Hz, matching the standard refresh rate of most LED TVs and monitors used for everyday tasks.
While 60 Hz may seem underwhelming compared to today’s LED screens that offer refresh rates of 90 Hz, 120 Hz, or even 360 Hz, it is a significant leap for e-ink technology. Unlike LED displays, e-ink screens consume far less power, do not emit light directly, and can retain content without power consumption. This makes them a valuable option for individuals who experience eye strain from prolonged exposure to traditional screens.
Despite these improvements, e-ink technology still lags behind LED displays in color accuracy and HDR support areas. However, with the Paperlike 103’s enhanced refresh rate, e-ink screens are becoming increasingly viable for productivity tasks like writing and data analysis.
