We’ve heard a lot about RGB TV technology from all the mainstays – Sony and Samsung included – and now LG is making its debut at CES 2026 (Consumer Electronics Show) of what it believes is the best of the best: a Micro RGB TV that could deliver one of the widest color gamuts we’ve seen from an LCD screen.
LG’s first ever Micro RGB TV will be showcased at the annual show and is dubbed the LG Micro RGB evo. Like other RGB TVs – including Samsung’s Micro RGB TV, which I saw in person, whose vivid picture clearly outshone many Mini LED TVs with bolder, more refined colors – the idea here is brighter output and better controlled local dimming for one of the best possible pictures.
Essentially, it’s about combining high brightness with precision-level control for deeper blacks and a more immersive visual experience overall. The new backlights and processor are paired with what LG calls Micro Dimming Ultra, its name for the over 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 closer than most other LCD-based TVs.
As for color, LG notes that the Micro RGB evo has been certified by Intertek for 100% color gamut coverage across BT.2020, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. That’s a claim about the range of colors the TV can display, rather than a guarantee of perfectly clear color accuracy.
Still, it’s a rare trifecta, and if LG’s implementation is fine-tuned – something we’ll look into when we see it in person – the Micro RGB evo could end up among the best LCD TVs ever released.
The new-for-2026 α11 AI processor Gen 3 also introduces more features, including the ability to process two AI upscaling tracks simultaneously. While many smart TVs have offered upscaling for several generations, LG promises that this approach will increase sharpness without deviating from natural-looking images.
Like other LG TVs, the Micro RGB evo comes with webOS, offering access to major streaming services and a range of AI-powered features including a chatbot, Voice ID and picture quality enhancements.
LG is not first, but RGB TV technology is starting to get interesting
LG isn’t the first brand to show off RGB TV technology – Samsung and Hisense have already demonstrated it and are selling TVs – but the Micro RGB evo suggests the category is evolving quickly. LG’s emphasis on a wider color gamut and tighter backlight control could give it a meaningful edge, especially for HDR content.
What’s particularly promising is how RGB TVs continue to close the gap between LCD and OLED. If LG can combine its wide color gamut requirements with strong factory calibration and effective local dimming, this could become a compelling option for buyers who want massive screen sizes, high brightness and fewer long-term risks than with OLED. Price will also be important, but LG doesn’t share that just yet, and competing RGB kits aren’t cheap.
That said, CES 2026 is shaping up to be a defining moment for next-generation TV technology. With other manufacturers expected to show their own take on Micro RGB, refined Mini-LED and alternative backlighting solutions, LG’s Micro RGB evo is unlikely to be the only standout on the show floor. We’ll be watching closely to see how it stacks up—and what other surprises pop up when CES gets underway.
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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