Samsung's OLED Cassette Player vs. Reality: CES 2026's Most Polarizing Design

Samsung’s CES 2026 OLED showcase is equal parts visionary and... confusing. The company will unveil the AI OLED Cassette and AI OLED Turntable, featuring 1.5-inch round and 13.4-inch circular OLED displays. These devices blend interactive elements like tuning dials with traditional audio controls, raising questions about practicality versus novelty.

"A New Era of Experience, Powered by AI & Display" is the stated goal of Samsung Display’s press release. The AI OLED Cassette includes an interactive tuning dial and status page displays, while the Turntable integrates a 13.4-inch circular touch interface.

Other highlights include an 18.1-inch Flexible L-shaped Center Display, a 30-inch 32:9 Rear Seat Entertainment display, and the UT One OLED, which claims a 30% reduction in size and weight compared to existing laptop displays.

Technical specifications for the UT One OLED include 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy and 1-120Hz variable refresh rates. Durability tests for OLED panels involve robot basketball, steel ball drop, and cold temperature resistance.

The AI OLED Mood Lamp and AI OLED Bot serve as demo platforms for circular OLED displays, showcasing their potential beyond traditional form factors.