Samsung unveiled a world-first at CES 2026, with its mighty 130-inch Micro RGB TV.
But what is the purpose of Micro RGB technology? Should you be considering upgrading your TV to a Micro RGB model? And why are TV technologies so confusing?
While we can’t quite explain the latter point, we can explain what Micro RGB is, how it works and how it differs from other screen technologies you might be familiar with.
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What is a Micro RGB TV?
We’ll begin by explaining what Micro RGB technology actually is. Micro RGB screens are equipped with individually controlled red, green and blue LEDs, each under just 100 microns in size.
With that all in mind, a Micro RGB TV should result in a more accurate colour and contrast compared to other display technologies. The small size of the LEDs is also important, as this will provide a sharper image and more detailed picture quality too.
As mentioned earlier, Samsung unveiled its 130-inch Micro RGB TV (R95H model) at CES 2026, which is promised to leverage AI to “enhance dull tones and refine contrast” while delivering vivid colour and subtle detail too. In addition, the TV promises to deliver 100% of the BT.2020 wide colour gamut too.
Is Micro RGB better than Micro LED?
Although the names are frustratingly similar, keep in mind that Micro RGB and Micro LED are different. Micro LED promises to offer all the benefits of OLED but with higher brightness levels and less risk of burn-in.
We got into more detail in our Micro LED guide, however as an overview MicroLED promises to offer all the benefits of OLED but with higher brightness levels and less risk of burn-in. Essentially, Micro LED screens are made up of micrometre-sized self-emitting LEDs, which means each LED can turn off to create true black with vibrancy and depth.
Otherwise, the headline feature of Micro RGB is its ability to display accurate and vibrant colours, all with high brightness levels too.
With that in mind, it would be wrong to assertively say that Micro RGB is “better” than Micro LED, or vice versa, as they both have their respective strong points. Even so, it’s worth pointing out that Micro RGB, especially Samsung’s offering, sits firmly between Mini LED (on the lower end of the spectrum) and Micro LED (on the more premium end).
Micro RGB vs OLED
So, if you already own one of the best OLED TVs, do you need to consider opting for a Micro RGB alternative? As both TV types have their own respective advantages and disadvantages, we’ll explain how the two compare.
Firstly, thanks to the nature of their LEDs, Micro RGB TVs are designed to offer a more accurate and brighter colour compared to other TVs – especially OLEDs. Having said that, OLEDs offer deep and vibrant darks as each of its pixels can be independently turned off to eradicate any light emission.
Even so, the biggest factor to consider is that OLEDs are much more readily available to buy than Micro RGB TVs. Sure, 2026 and beyond will likely see a larger range of Micro RGB offerings, with not only Samsung but also LG marketing their own models, but they’re substantially more expensive than OLEDs.
