Final 12 months at CES, Samsung debuted its first mainstream Micro RGB TV, a 115-inch mannequin that stunned us with its wealthy, vivid colours and $30,000 price ticket. Now, the corporate has introduced that it is going to be exhibiting off a whole lineup of Micro RGB TVs at CES 2026 starting from 55- to 115-inch fashions, promising to set “a brand new commonplace for premium dwelling viewing.”
As a reminder, Micro RGB is a singular new know-how much like Mini LED shows. In contrast to the white backlights used on Mini LEDs, although, it makes use of tiny pink, inexperienced and blue LEDs that produce extra correct colours and supply smaller and extra controllable dimming zones. Nonetheless, as a result of pixels cannot be turned on and off individually like Micro LED or OLED, Micro RGB distinction ratios aren’t as excessive. They promise to be brighter and extra colour correct than different applied sciences, although, therefore the excessive costs and “premium” branding.
Samsung’s upcoming Micro RGB lineup can be accessible in 55-, 65-, 75-, 85-, 100- and 115-inch fashions and use the subsequent evolution of the corporate’s know-how. The principle declare to fame is close to broadcast monitor-like colour accuracy, overlaying 100% of the demanding BT.2020 HDR commonplace. That new commonplace now has a reputation and VDE certification: Micro RGB Precision Shade 100.
Different key options embrace Samsung’s “Micro RGB AI Engine Professional” for extra exact frame-by-frame readability and realism, new colour enhancement features, Samsung’s glare free tech and enhanced audio options together with Dolby Atmos and Adaptive Sound Professional.
Yesterday, LG introduced that it could additionally exhibit new televisions utilizing Micro RGB know-how, with 75-, 86- and 100-inch fashions coming subsequent 12 months. What stays to be seen, nonetheless, is pricing. Given the $30,000 price of the 115-inch mannequin, you’ll be able to probably anticipate the primary Micro RGB televisions to be among the many costliest within the lineups of each LG and Samsung.
