We’ve heard a lot about RGB TV technology from all the mainstays – Sony and Samsung included – and now LG is debuting at CES 2026 (Consumer Electronics Show) what it considers to be the best of the best: a Micro RGB TV that could deliver one of the widest color gamuts we’ve seen on an LCD screen.
LG’s first-ever Micro RGB TV will be showcased at the annual show and is dubbed LG Micro RGB evo. Like other RGB TVs — including Samsung’s Micro RGB TV that I saw in person, whose vibrant picture clearly outperformed many Mini-LED TVs with brighter, more refined colors — the idea here is brighter output and better-controlled local dimming for one of the best pictures possible.
It’s essentially merging high brightness with precision level control for deeper blacks and a more immersive overall viewing experience. The new backlights and processors are paired with what LG calls Micro Dimming Ultra, its term for the more than 1,000 local dimming zones found on the Micro RGB evo. It’s not quite OLED – where individual pixels can turn off completely for perfect blacks – but it should come close to most other LCD TVs.
For color, LG notes that the Micro RGB evo has been certified by Intertek for 100% color gamut coverage on BT.2020, DCI-P3, and Adobe RGB. This is a statement about the range of colors the TV can display, rather than a guarantee of perfect color accuracy from the start.
Even so, it’s a rare trio, and if LG’s implementation is fine-tuned – something we’ll take a close look at when we see it in person – the Micro RGB evo could end up among the best LCD TVs ever released.
The new 2026 α11 Gen 3 AI processor also introduces several features, including the ability to process two AI scaling tracks simultaneously. While many smart TVs have offered upscaling for several generations, LG promises that this approach will improve sharpness without straying from natural visuals.
Like other LG TVs, the Micro RGB evo comes with webOS, offering access to major streaming services and a range of AI-based features including a chatbot, voice ID and picture quality improvements.
LG isn’t the first, but RGB TV technology is starting to get interesting
LG isn’t the first brand to introduce RGB TV technology – Samsung and Hisense have already demonstrated it and are selling TVs – but the Micro RGB evolution suggests the category is evolving quickly. LG’s focus on a wider color gamut and tighter backlight control could give it a significant advantage, especially for HDR content.
What’s particularly promising is how RGB TVs continue to bridge the gap between LCD and OLED displays. If LG can combine its wide color gamut claims with solid factory calibration and effective local dimming, it could become an attractive option for buyers who want massive screen sizes, high brightness, and fewer long-term risks than with OLED. Pricing will also be important, but LG isn’t sharing that yet, and competing RGB sets aren’t cheap.
That said, CES 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for next-generation TV technology. While other manufacturers are expected to introduce their own versions of Micro RGB, refined Mini-LED, and alternative backlighting solutions, LG’s Micro RGB evo likely won’t be the only standout at the show. We’ll be watching closely to see how this plays out – and what other surprises emerge once CES begins.
The LG Micro RGB evo (model MRGB95) will launch in 75-inch, 86-inch and 100-inch sizes later in 2026.
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