We’ve heard a lot about RGB TV technology from all the mainstays, including Sony and Samsung, and now LG is preparing to debut at CES 2026 (Consumer Electronics Show) what it believes is the best of the best: a Micro RGB TV that could offer one of the widest color gamuts we’ve seen on an LCD screen.
LG’s first Micro RGB TV will be showcased at the annual show and is called LG Micro RGB evo. Like other RGB TVs, including the Samsung Micro RGB TV I saw in person, whose vivid image 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 images.
Basically, it’s about combining high brightness with precision level control for deeper blacks and an overall more immersive viewing experience. The new backlights and processor are combined with what LG calls Micro Dimming Ultra, its term for the more than 1,000 local dimming zones found in the Micro RGB evo. It’s not exactly OLED, where individual pixels can be turned 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 in 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 perfect, out-of-the-box color accuracy.
Still, it’s a rare trifecta, and if LG’s implementation is well-tuned (something we’ll get a closer look at when we see it in person) the Micro RGB evo could end up among the best LCD TVs ever released.
The α11 Gen 3 AI processor, new for 2026, also features several features, including the ability to process two AI enhancement tracks simultaneously. While many smart TVs have offered improvements over several generations, LG promises that this approach will increase sharpness without deviating from natural-looking images.
Like other LG TVs, the Micro RGB evo ships with webOS, offering access to major streaming services and a range of AI-powered features, including a chatbot, voice ID and image quality improvements.
LG isn’t the 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 sell TVs), but Micro RGB evo suggests the category is evolving rapidly. LG’s emphasis on a wider color gamut and tighter backlight control could give it a significant advantage, particularly for HDR content.
What’s especially promising is how RGB TVs continue to bridge the gap between LCD and OLED. If LG can combine its claims of a wide color gamut with solid factory calibration and effective local dimming, this could become an attractive 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 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. With other manufacturers expected to show their own versions of Micro RGB, refined Mini-LED and alternative backlighting solutions, LG’s Micro RGB evo probably won’t be the only standout at the show. We’ll be watching closely to see how it compares and what other surprises will emerge once CES begins.
The LG Micro RGB evo (model MRGB95) will launch in 75-, 86-, and 100-inch sizes later in 2026.
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