The next generation of premium LCD TVs promises to be rich in innovation. At CES 2026, LG will present its very first Micro RGB TV, called LG Micro RGB evo, in a bid to break new technological ground. At the crossroads between OLED and LCD, this model uses very small RGB LEDs, driven by an OLED-derived video processor. With this announcement, LG joins a wider dynamic, alongside Sony, Hisense and Samsung, who have already put forward RGB backlighting solutions. So, what really sets LG’s Micro RGB apart from these other approaches?
Micro RGB: a technology that differs from Mini LED RGB
The LG Micro RGB evo’s main innovation is the use of micrometric RGB LEDs for its backlighting.
Unlike Mini RGB LEDs, whose diodes typically measure between 200 and 300 microns, Micro RGB evo LEDs are even smaller, often less than 100 microns. This finesse enables a much higher number of independent backlighting zones, each of which can be switched on or off very precisely.
Unlike self-emitting Micro LED displays, Micro RGB evo remains an LCD TV: RGB light still passes through an LCD panel to form the image. However, the increased LED density gives greater control over brightness and contrast, as well as more faithful color reproduction. Micro RGB evo therefore represents a step forward from Mini LED RGB, taking backlighting control to the next level.
Image processing: OLED precision for LCDs
The LG Micro RGB evo is powered by the Alpha 11 AI processor, already used in the brand’s OLED TVs. This engine uses a technology called Dual Super Upscaling, which enables two upscaling streams to be processed simultaneously for greater image precision. Here, LG draws on its thirteen years of OLED expertise to fine-tune the performance of its LCD TVs.
The processor also ensures dynamic management of RGB LEDs, optimizing sharpness, color balance and detail rendering in both dark and bright scenes. The result is a more natural, immersive image that’s faithful to the source.
Color reproduction: a fundamental trend in 2026
Thanks to its RGB Primary Color Ultra technology, Micro RGB evo covers 100% of BT.2020, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces, with Intertek certification to boot. This performance makes it suitable for demanding applications in both entertainment and professional image processing.
As Park Hyoung-sei, President of LG Media Entertainment Solution Company, explains:
“Achieving the utmost visual fidelity is the goal of any display, and with the LG Micro RGB evo, we have achieved a milestone previously thought impossible for this category.”
The trend towards RGB backlighting is clearly set for 2026. Sony (True RGB) and Hisense (UXQ) are focusing on Mini LED RGB, while Samsung is already marketing its own 115″ Micro RGB TV (MR95F), also based on micrometric RGB LED backlighting. Micro RGB differs from these Mini LED approaches in that it uses smaller LEDs and offers a higher level of control, enabling better management of light zones and increased colour fidelity.
An interface enhanced by artificial intelligence
The LG Micro RGB evo range doesn’t stop at image quality. It also offers a personalized user experience thanks to the webOS platform, enriched with AI functionalities: Voice ID voice recognition, “My Page” home screen, AI Concierge, AI Chatbot and AI Search. These tools facilitate access to content and adapt the interface to user preferences.
A range designed for large formats
The LG Micro RGB evo will be available in three sizes: 75, 86 and 100 inches, the latter having won a CES 2026 Innovation Award. The manufacturer is therefore targeting large living rooms, while meeting the expectations of home theater enthusiasts in search of very large-format images.
Summary
With the Micro RGB evo, LG is launching a new generation of high-end LCD televisions, which differ from Mini LED RGB solutions in that they feature smaller LEDs and image processing based on OLED expertise. At the same time, other players such as Samsung, Sony and Hisense are also investing in the RGB backlighting segment, whether Mini or Micro. By 2026, this approach will have become a major trend in premium LCD TVs, to meet growing demand for colorimetric performance and display precision.
Source: LG NewsRoom
