Intel and BOE Collaborate to Improve Battery Life by 65% Using 1Hz Displays

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Intel and BOE unveil 1Hz laptop displays with Multi-Frequency Display and SmartPower HDR, boosting battery life by up to 65% in 2026 Panther Lake laptops.

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Intel has partnered with Chinese display manufacturer BOE to introduce laptop displays capable of operating at a 1 Hz refresh rate. This means static content, such as images, can be shown with minimal power usage, resulting in up to 65% longer battery life for future laptops.

The new Multi-Frequency Display (MFD) technology, managed by Intel graphics drivers and the operating system, automatically adjusts the panel's refresh rate based on the content—boosting it for dynamic actions like scrolling, and dropping to 1 Hz for static screens. SmartPower HDR further optimizes energy use by dynamically adjusting display voltage and brightness during HDR playback, reducing power draw in darker scenes while maintaining visual quality.

These innovations are expected to debut in Intel's 2026 laptop lineup, likely paired with Panther Lake CPUs. BOE will supply the panels, and Intel will coordinate the launch with its next major CPU release.

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