Global large TV shipments soar, driven by falling prices and higher margins

ElectronicsExpensive DRAM leads to bigger profits for both makers and retailersConsumers are starting to prefer larger screens as shrinking bezels make screens of the same size feel smaller than before. (Photo by Hitomi Izawa)HITOMI IZAWAAugust 27, 2026 05:11 JSTTOKYO -- Global shipments of LCD TVs 70 inches and up are projected to jump 80% this year from four years ago, as falling retail prices and rising memory prices trigger a rush to produce larger sets with higher profit margins.Read NextLatest on Electronics