Samsung unveiled what might be the most ambitious TV at CES: a 130-inch Micro RGB prototype that dominated its exhibition space like a cinema screen in a living room. The company clarified this is a technology demonstration rather than a retail product, but it serves a purpose – showcasing what Micro RGB can achieve at scale.
Samsung unveiled the world’s first 130-inch Micro RGB TV (R95H model) at CES 2026.
“Micro RGB represents the peak of our picture quality innovation, and the new 130-inch model takes that vision even further,” said Hun Lee, Samsung’s executive vice president of visual display, at the company’s CES briefing. “We’re reviving the spirit of our original design philosophy introduced more than a decade ago to deliver an unmistakably premium display.”
What will hit shelves is Samsung’s expanded Micro RGB lineup, ranging from 55 to 115 inches. The 115-inch model (R95H) is already available in Australia through Harvey Norman and Samsung’s online store for $41,999.
That’s serious money, but it’s also a genuinely new category of display, and still notably cheaper than Samsung’s Micro LED “The Wall” technology, which starts at $110,000.
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The key selling point is colour accuracy. Samsung’s Micro RGB TVs achieve 100 per cent coverage of the BT.2020 colour standard, certified by German testing body VDE. That’s not marketing fluff, it’s an industry first for consumer televisions, and it means these screens can display the full range of colours that HDR content is mastered for.
When pressed on whether the technology might trigger a “super cycle” of TV upgrades, Lee pointed to favourable timing: “Three, four years ago, we were hit by COVID-19, and at that time there was huge demand for TVs. And now, after three, four years, we’ve come to that cycle where consumers are thinking about upgrading.”
This year’s major sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup, will make it perfect timing for many.
Samsung’s broader Micro RGB lineup – in more accessible sizes like 55, 65 and 75 inches – will arrive through 2026. Australian pricing for these models hasn’t been confirmed, but the expanded range suggests Samsung is serious about making the technology more accessible, not just targeting the ultra-premium market.
“Big screens are no longer the exception; they’re the expectation,” said Simon Howe, Samsung Australia’s audiovisual director. “Micro RGB brings unmatched colour accuracy, glare-free display, and added brightness, ideal for Australian living spaces.”
Aaron Westbrook of LG Electronics US unveils the LG OLED evo W6, the world’s thinnest, true wireless wallpaper TV.Credit: AP
LG: The TV that disappeared
Perhaps the most visually striking TV at CES wasn’t the biggest: it was the thinnest.
LG’s OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TV is just nine millimetres thick. That’s roughly the width of a ballpoint pen. In person, it looks almost two-dimensional, like a poster stuck to a wall rather than a television.
The trick: LG moved nearly all the TV’s internal components into a separate “Zero Connect” box that sits up to 10 metres away and wirelessly transmits both video and audio to the screen. No cables, no visible hardware, just a paper-thin OLED panel flush against your wall.
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LG confirmed Australian availability for mid-to-late 2026 in 73- and 83-inch sizes. Pricing hasn’t been announced, but given LG’s previous thin designs have had a price tag north of $5000, expect wallet-emptying territory.
The W6 supports 165Hz refresh rates (a first for wireless TVs), Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync for gaming, and features LG’s new Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen 3 with Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot integration.
LG also launched its own Micro RGB evo lineup in 75, 86 and 100-inch sizes, joining Samsung in the RGB arms race. The company claims 100 per cent coverage of BT.2020, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB colour spaces. Australian pricing and availability are yet to be confirmed.
Hisense: Making RGB accessible
While Samsung and LG are targeting the premium end, Hisense is playing a different game. The Chinese manufacturer – already a significant player in Australian living rooms – announced plans to bring RGB MiniLED technology down to 55-inch screens through its new UR8 and UR9 series.
Hisense unveiled its 116UXS flagship at CES.
These TVs use the same dual-chip architecture as Hisense’s flagship models but at more accessible price points. The UR series supports refresh rates up to 180Hz for gaming and includes anti-glare matte screens for bright Australian living rooms.
Christopher Mayer, Hisense’s ANZ product lead, was bullish about 2026.
“We’re really proud to be the first company in the world to launch RGB Mini LED last year, and the first company in the world to actually bring it to consumers,” he said. “If competitors are following us, it shows the direction we’ve followed is the right direction.”
More intriguing is Hisense’s 116UXS flagship, which adds a fourth “Sky Blue-Cyan” LED to the standard RGB mix, claiming 110 per cent BT.2020 coverage – which would be an industry first if the numbers hold up in independent testing.
At the extreme end, Hisense also showed a 163-inch MicroLED display (confusingly different from Micro RGB) with the addition of yellow LEDs for improved warm tones. It’s the kind of TV that makes you wonder what living room it’s designed for. Australian pricing and availability for Hisense’s 2026 range will be announced in the coming months.
TCL is essentially hitting the theoretical ceiling for HDR content with its new X11L.
TCL: The brightness outlier
TCL took a different approach entirely, skipping Micro RGB in favour of what it calls “SQD-Mini LED” (Super Quantum Dot) in its flagship X11L.
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The headline numbers are staggering: up to 10,000 nits peak brightness and 20,000 local dimming zones. For context, most high-end OLED TVs max out around 1500 nits. TCL is essentially hitting the theoretical ceiling for HDR content.
The X11L also claims 100 per cent BT.2020 colour coverage and comes with a built-in Bang & Olufsen soundbar. Available in 75-, 85- and 98-inch sizes, US pricing starts at $US7000 ($10,400) for the smallest model.
Australian pricing hasn’t been confirmed, but TCL has historically brought its flagship models to local retailers. Expect announcements in coming months.
The bottom line
What’s notable about this year’s CES is that the major manufacturers are finally competing on something that matters. After years of pushing 8K resolution (which nobody needs yet) and curved screens (which nobody wanted), they’ve landed on colour accuracy – a genuine improvement that viewers can actually perceive.
Whether that translates to mass-market upgrades or remains a niche premium play will depend on how quickly prices come down. History suggests: faster than you’d think.
David Swan travelled to Las Vegas with support from Samsung, LG, Hisense and Lego.
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