# Razor-Thin OLED TVs The Sony XBR-A1E Bravia OLED TV was Shown Off at CES 2017 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-xbra1e-bravia-oled-tv References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/sony-xbr-a1e-bravia-oled-tv/) & [sony](http://www.sony.com/electronics/televisions/a1e-series) Technology is becoming inherently thinner and lighter with each passing year, but the [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-master-series-a95k) XBR-A1E Bravia OLED TV identifies how the technology is being further developed. The OLED TV was shown off by the brand at CES 2017 and features [8-million self-illuminating pixels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-micro-rgb) in the painstakingly thin design. The majority of [OLED TVs on the market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-displays) hide the various components necessary for the set to operate in a base, but the Sony XBR-A1E Bravia OLED TV puts everything into the rear kickstand. This doubles as the way to keep the unit upright when placed in a room, while the speakers on the unit are virtually invisible. This is because the speaker system is built-in to the screen itself to emit sound in a way that unifies it with the picture like never before. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Thinner OLED Technology:** The development of razor-thin OLED TVs showcases the trend of technology getting thinner and lighter. - **Integrated Speaker Systems:** The Sony XBR-A1E Bravia OLED TV exemplifies the trend of built-in speaker systems that unify sound with the picture. - **Invisible Components:** The innovative design of the Sony XBR-A1E Bravia OLED TV highlights the trend of hiding components within the TV itself. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of thinner OLED technology to develop more compact and stylish TVs. - **Home Theater:** The home theater industry can leverage integrated speaker systems to create immersive audio experiences without the need for separate speakers. - **Display Manufacturing:** The display manufacturing industry has an opportunity to innovate by developing new methods to hide components and create sleeker TV designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Thin Wireless TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oled-evo-w6.md) - [Optimized OLED TV Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-master-series-a95k.md) - [Wireless Transparent Oled TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-signature-oled-t.md) - [Transparent OLED Premium Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-oled-t-smart-tv.md) - [Giant High-Resolution Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravia-xr-sony.md) - [Groundbreaking Glare-Free TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-s95d-qdoled-tv.md) - [Stunning Stacked LED Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-display-oled-technology.md) - [Deep Learning TV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-oled-tvs.md) - [Wireless High-Definition TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oled-m.md)