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  • October 16, 2025
  • 3 Minute Read
  • Michael Federkeil

QLED and Dolby Vision: A non-negotiable for your meetings and classes

For meeting rooms and modern universities, technology has become the cornerstone of productivity and learning. Whether it's a leadership team brainstorming strategy in the boardroom, a professor lecturing in a 400-seat auditorium, or a student group presenting research, the quality of the display technology can make or break the experience.

Interactive displays are a crucial part of that experience. The ability to consume content easily, whether remote or in-person, in both large and small rooms, is a non-negotiable. That's where QLED and Dolby Vision come in.

In this blog, we'll explore the ins and outs of both QLED and Dolby Vision, and unpack how these technologies make a big impact on the business and higher education worlds.

What is QLED technology?

QLED stands for "Quantum Dot Light Emitting Diode," which is a display technology that enhances brightness, contrast, and color accuracy by using quantum dots - tiny particles that emit colors when illuminated.

Here’s what this means for you, in practical terms:

  • Richer colors. No matter what you're displaying, you can trust that with QLED, every shade and nuance will be accurate and true to life.
  • Brighter images. Even in rooms with bright light and windows, QLED displays cut through the light, so there' clarity no matter what space you're in.
  • Longer life span. QLED displays maintain peak performance even over years of heavy use. It's a great investment for the future.

Choosing a QLED display ensures that the quality of your content is always at its best, so your peers and students are never guessing what you’re sharing.

What is Dolby Vision technology?

Dolby Vision is an advanced form of High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging. Unlike SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) which is limited to Rec.709 color and ~100 nits brightness, HDR formats vastly expand both brightness and color. Essentially, Dolby Vision optimizes all the core elements of an image (like its brightness, contrast, and color scene) frame by frame instead of just blanketing an entire video with a standard quality adjustment.

It's essentially personalized optimization for your videos. And you definitely want it. Here’s why:

  • Sharper contrast. Text, charts, and diagrams pop off the screen, reducing eye strain and making even dense content easier to digest.
  • Dynamic adjustment. Whether you're showing a customer testimonial, a historical documentary, or a physics simulation, Dolby Vision adjusts to bring out hidden details that would be lost in HDR10 and SDR.
  • Immersive storytelling. Videos and visuals appear more cinematic, capturing attention and helping viewers retain information longer.

The impact is powerful: Dolby Vision ensures every visual is presented at its best, so your audience isn't just watching, they're experiencing.

SMART Board T Pro series display showing the difference between Dolby and UHD

Note: Dolby Vision requires three elements to function:

  • Content that's encoded for Dolby Vision
  • A playback device or add-on that is capable of running Dolby Vision
  • A display that supports Dolby Vision technology

Why this matters for organizations

Innovation, teaching, and decision-making depend on the ability to digest and comprehend complex data and content. QLED technology ensures everyday visuals (spreadsheets, presentations, video calls) are consistently bright and accurate. Dolby Vision adds value for supported video content where richer color and contrast matter.

  • Data visualization clarity. QLED makes spreadsheets, graphs, and dashboards become easier to interpret with sharper contrast and deeper colors.
  • Professionalism in presentations. Whether presenting the latest brand advertisement or delivering a strategic update, the quality of the display reinforces credibility.
  • Reduced fatigue. Meeting participants can focus longer without visual strain, making sessions more productive.

QLED and Dolby Vision technologies are essential for modern organizations wanting to present content, but are they really enough to foster meaningful collaboration?

Why this matters for Higher education

It’s crucial for colleges and universities to capture student attention and engagement while meeting the varied needs of different kinds of meeting and lecture spaces. QLED ensures clarity for slides, notes, and documents, while Dolby Vision enhances media-rich instruction (films, scientific visualizations, historical archives).

  • Engagement through clarity. Students are more likely to follow and participate when visuals are crisp and vibrant, especially in large spaces.
  • Accessibility and inclusivity. Clear contrast helps students with visual impairments or those seated far from the screen engage equally.
  • Hybrid learning impact. Instructors sharing their displays in online classes ensure remote students experience the same detail and color accuracy as those in the room.

Teachers in a higher education setting with students using a T Pro series SMART Board

How SMART elevates QLED and HDR with interactivity

At SMART, we've taken the incredible qualities of QLED and HDR technologies and put them on a giant interactive canvas where people and ideas can truly meet. The SMART Board® T Pro series is the market's only QLED interactive display supporting Dolby Vision. It's our latest OS-free interactive display designed for business environments and Higher education. It combines brilliant visuals with unmatched interactivity for an experience that fosters creativity and breakthrough.

SMART Board T Pro series interactive display 

With the T Pro series, you get:

  • Unmatched image quality. QLED and Dolby Vision deliver cinema-class visuals, with HDR10 as a fallback for universal compatibility
  • True interactivity. Multiple users can write, draw, and annotate directly on the screen with zero interruptions, blending world-class visuals with hands-on collaboration.
  • Simple to deploy. Through just a single USB-C cable (100W power delivery), users can connect their laptop to the display and transform their static presentation into a fully interactive experience
  • Future-ready investment. SMART displays undergo rigorous accelerated life testing for extreme temperatures, pressures, impacts, and more, ensuring your investment stands the test of time.
  • Extra specs for an immersive meeting experience. The T Pro series is compatible with Microsoft Teams Rooms and comes with an integrated 60W of audio output, 8-microphone array, and proprietary collaboration software (SMART Ink, SMART Meeting Pro).

Interactive displays transform the way professors and leaders connect with their audiences; the T Pro series elevates presentations, fosters collaboration, and makes content memorable by combining QLED and Dolby Vision visuals, SMART Ink, and SMART Meeting Pro software with the interactive power SMART is known for.

In today's world, professionals and their audiences deserve more than just a display. Combine the power of interactivity with these incredible display technologies with the T Pro series today.

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Michael is the Manager of Mechanical Engineering at SMART, where he’s been a driving force behind the design and development of interactive hardware solutions for over 20 years. With a background in mechanical engineering and a passion for creating intuitive, reliable, and classroom-ready technology, Michael leads a team dedicated to delivering products that enhance teaching and learning experiences. His work ensures that SMART's solutions are not only innovative but also durable, easy to use, and aligned with the needs of educators and institutions around the world.