LG Electronics plans to introduce its first LCD television featuring an RGB micro-LED backlight, the Micro RGB Evo, at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The model promises enhanced color accuracy with over 1,000 dimming zones and certification for 100% coverage of the BT.2020 color gamut. Available in 75-, 86- and 100-inch sizes, it builds on AI processing for improved picture quality.
LG Electronics announced preliminary details of the Micro RGB Evo, its inaugural flagship LCD TV equipped with an RGB micro-LED backlight, ahead of its debut at CES 2026. Set for unveiling in January in Las Vegas, the television—model MRGB95—employs smaller micro LEDs to achieve over 1,000 dimming zones, which LG describes as a "significant step forward" in picture quality. This setup allows for precise backlight control, enabling the generation of a wider array of colors compared to traditional blue or white backlights.
The TV integrates the Dual AI Engine-based α (Alpha) 11 AI Processor Gen3, which handles backlight management and 4K upscaling. It has earned Intertek certification for 100% color gamut coverage in the BT.2020 standard, as well as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. Additionally, the model runs the next iteration of LG's webOS platform, featuring improved personalization and integration with an AI chatbot.
Micro RGB technology represents a hybrid approach, bridging the gap between OLED's pixel-level precision and mini-LED screens by using individually controlled red, green, and blue micro LEDs for the backlight. This positions it as an upgrade over existing LCDs. For context, Samsung introduced its own RGB Micro LED backlight TV in 2025, priced at $29,999 for a 115-inch model, while LG's offerings are smaller but expected to command premium prices. In comparison, competitors like TCL's QM8K boast 5,000 dimming zones for finer contrast.
Pricing and full availability details remain undisclosed, with further specifications anticipated at CES, running from January 6 to 9.
