CES 2026: LG Pushes LCD Beyond MiniLED With A New Micro RGB TV: Here’s Why That’s Exciting

LG is getting ready to show a new flagship TV at CES 2026, and it’s doing something a little different this time. The company has previewed its first Micro RGB TV, called the LG Micro RGB evo, which sits above its existing MiniLED TVs but doesn’t replace OLED.

Instead, this looks like LG experimenting with how far LCD technology can be pushed when colour and light control are taken seriously.

What LG Means By “Micro RGB”

At a basic level, the Micro RGB evo uses extremely small red, green, and blue LEDs for backlighting. Unlike traditional LCD TVs that rely on white or blue LEDs with colour filters, this setup allows LG to control colour and brightness more directly.

LG says the idea is to improve precision, especially in how colours are rendered and how light is managed across different parts of the screen. Rather than chasing headline brightness numbers, the focus here seems to be accuracy and control.

Colour Accuracy Is The Big Focus

LG is leaning heavily into colour with this TV. The company says the Micro RGB evo covers 100 percent of major colour spaces like BT.2020, DCI-P3, and Adobe RGB.

That’s not a spec most casual buyers look for, but it matters for HDR content, gaming, and anyone who cares about how close a TV gets to the creator’s intent. It also signals that LG sees this TV as a step toward OLED-like colour performance, without actually using an OLED panel.

A New Processor Handles The Heavy Lifting

The Micro RGB evo is powered by LG’s Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen 3. LG says it uses a dual AI engine approach, which allows it to handle upscaling and image refinement at the same time.

In practical terms, this is about making lower-resolution content look sharper without pushing things too far and making images look artificial. It’s a familiar promise, but one LG has been steadily refining over the years.

Better Dimming, Less Guesswork

Another key part of the setup is what LG calls Micro Dimming Ultra. The system manages more than a thousand dimming zones, which should help with contrast control, especially in scenes that mix bright highlights with darker areas.

This is one area where LCD TVs usually show their limits. LG’s pitch is that tighter dimming control can reduce blooming and make scenes look more balanced overall.

Software Stays Familiar

On the software side, there aren’t any big surprises. The Micro RGB evo runs LG’s webOS platform with features like Voice ID, AI Picture and Sound Wizard, and a personalised home screen.

LG has also updated its AI Concierge and chatbot features, which are meant to help users find content faster. If you’ve used a recent LG TV, this part will feel familiar.

Big Screens Only, For Now

LG says the Micro RGB evo will be available in 100-inch, 86-inch, and 75-inch sizes. That alone tells you who this TV is for. It’s clearly aimed at the high end of the market, not everyday living rooms.

Pricing and availability haven’t been shared yet. LG is expected to reveal more once CES gets underway in January.