On the technical side, LG is banking on an improved version of its in-house processor, the third generation α11 AI, until now reserved for its most prestigious OLED televisions. This processor relies on a Dual AI Engine responsible for both backlight control and 4K upscaling, with the promise of “ natural and balanced ”, according to the manufacturer.
LCD which is openly inspired by OLED
The main novelty, however, lies in the backlighting. Unlike traditional LCD TVs, which use white or blue light, the Micro RGB evo relies on distinct red, green and blue LEDs, organized in clusters. LG announces more than a thousand local dimming zones, controlled with great precision via Micro Dimming Ultra. A respectable value, even if it remains lower than certain competing MiniLED models, such as the TCL QM8K and its approximately 5,000 zones.
Claimed result: 100% coverage of BT.2020, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces, supporting certification. A promise full of ambition, which places this LCD in a field until now largely dominated by OLED for professional uses, HDR cinema or photo editing.
LG is entering a booming market. Samsung has already marketed its first Micro RGB television this year, Hisense made an impression at CES with an impressive 116-inch model, while TCL and Sony have confirmed their intention to offer their own versions from 2026. All are betting on this technology as a credible alternative to OLED and microLED screens, still out of reach for most consumers.
However, a common confusion must be cleared up: Micro RGB is not microLED. Here, the RGB LEDs do not illuminate each pixel individually, but serve as a backlight for several pixels, always with a color filter. The difference is significant, particularly in terms of production costs, which gives hope for a gradual democratization of these screens, at least in the medium term. LG is not content with technical arguments. The Micro RGB evo will feature the next version of webOS, with enhanced customization and increased integration of assistance functions: voice recognition, AI Picture and Sound Wizard, chatbot, intelligent search engine. A software layer developed to support increasingly complex uses.
There remains a major unknown: the Price. Until now, RGB televisions cost tens of thousands of dollars, which severely limits their distribution. The arrival of more compact models, such as the 75 and 86 inches announced by LG, could initiate a rebalancing. Response expected in January, on the manufacturer’s stand at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
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