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Tom’s Guide’s decade-tested TV reviewer highlights five 2026 models to watch: LG B6 OLED (value OLED), Samsung R95H (RGB Mini-LED flagship), LG G6 (RGB Tandem OLED with brighter HDR), Hisense UR8 (RGB Mini-LED value), and Samsung S95H (QD-OLED flagship). The year’s evolution centers on RGB Mini-LED and brighter OLED tech, with prices ranging from budget-friendly to premium for high-end sets.
Sony is reorganizing its TV business by creating Bravia, Inc., with TCL owning 51% and Sony 49%, transferring manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics to TCL while Sony retains control of image processing, tuning, audio, and branding. The change is largely behind the scenes and won’t affect today’s Sony OLED/Mini-LED TVs. Bravia, Inc. is set to begin operations around 2027, with any material differences likely showing up gradually by 2028+. Buyers could see benefits like potentially lower costs, improved availability, and stronger Mini-LED development, but long-term risks include shifts in Sony’s control over picture quality and branding, and uncertainty around OLED strategy. For now, no immediate impact on current models.
Samsung is selling budget Mini LED TVs—the M70H and M80H—on sale, with 43-inch and 50-inch models starting around $350–$400 and larger 65–85-inch sets up to about $1,800; the company also introduced higher-end Neo QLED models (QN70H and QN80H) offering brighter backlighting and full color volume (up to 100% DCI-P3), with prices spanning roughly $600 to $2,300 depending on size. Features include One UI, smart home compatibility, voice assistants, and Gaming Hub, while Dolby Atmos is noted for the Neo QLED line and not specifically for the budget models. Samsung also teased a 100-inch M90H arriving later this year.
Tom’s Guide argues that 2026 marks RGB LED TVs’ ascent, with brands like Samsung and Hisense rolling out RGB LED models that could supplant high-end Mini-LED sets. While RGB LED promises brighter, purer color, it’s still early days: the market could either replace flagship Mini-LEDs with RGB LED or redefine both categories as RGB LED models prove their performance in real-world testing. The article discusses specific RGB LED models from Hisense and Samsung and compares them to last year’s Mini-LED flagships, noting this pivot could reshape the high-end LCD market in coming years.
Apple’s refreshed Studio Display and the new Studio Display XDR share most features (27-inch 5K panel, Center Stage camera, six-speaker system, Thunderbolt, etc.). The XDR adds a mini-LED backlight, higher brightness (up to 2,000 nits HDR), 120Hz with Adaptive Sync, and broader color support, plus a more powerful chip, which drives its much higher price. For most users, the standard Studio Display delivers nearly identical day-to-day performance at roughly half the cost, making it the sensible choice unless you need HDR, extreme brightness, or specialized color workflows.
Apple’s Studio Display XDR introduces a 27-inch, 5K Mini-LED panel with 120Hz ProMotion, 2,000 nits peak brightness, a 12MP Desk View camera, a six-speaker system, and an A19 Pro chip for image processing and audio. It adds Thunderbolt 5 with upstream and downstream ports and includes a tilt/height-adjustable stand, plus the ability to daisy‑chain a second display. However, it remains a premium, single-input monitor with a steep price, best for Mac users who want Apple’s latest display.
Apple refreshes its 5K Studio Display lineup with the Studio Display XDR, which uses 2,304-zone Mini LED backlighting for brighter HDR and better contrast, adds adaptive sync up to 120Hz when connected to M4/M5 devices, and supports up to 140W charging; preorder starts March 4 and shipping begins March 11. The base Studio Display remains 60Hz, with the XDR priced at $3,299 (nano-texture glass raises to $3,599).
A fresh leak says Apple is developing two Studio Display 2 models for 2026, with ProMotion up to 120Hz and HDR. The higher-end model is tipped to include upgraded speakers, Thunderbolt 5, and mini-LED backlighting, with speculation that a 32-inch panel could appear while a 27-inch option is expected for the lower-end model. An A19 or A19 Pro chip is also rumored to boost performance. Release is anticipated in the first half of 2026, though some details (such as a potential 90Hz option) remain unconfirmed.
Verge highlights four standout 4K TVs on sale for the Super Bowl, including Samsung S95F (QD-OLED), LG C5 OLED, TCL QM7K (QD-mini-LED), and Hisense U75QG (100-inch mini-LED), detailing why they stand out for brightness, color accuracy, gaming features, and price across sizes from 55 to 100 inches.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple plans to release a Studio Display 2 in the first half of 2026, with rumors of mini-LED backlighting, HDR, ProMotion up to 120 Hz, and an A19 (or A19 Pro) chip. The display is expected to remain LCD (not OLED), potentially with brighter performance and camera improvements, and may launch alongside new Macs (possibly Mac Studio or Mac mini). Current Studio Display stock is running low, which some see as a sign an update is imminent; a March–June 2026 window is suggested by Gurman.
CNET highlights the top Super Bowl 2026 TV deals from Samsung, LG, Sony and TCL, with discounts up to $1,100 on OLED, QLED and mini-LED models and practical tips like in-store pickup to ensure delivery before kickoff.
At CES 2026, Dolby Vision 2 and HDR10+ Advanced demos showcased brighter, more detailed HDR with improved motion handling and creator-driven metadata, as brands like Samsung and Hisense/TCL/Philips prepare to bring the formats to mainstream TVs this year. HDR10+ Advanced will have Amazon Prime Video as an early content partner, while Dolby Vision 2 Max targets higher-end models. While the tech looks promising, real-world testing and content availability remain key questions for 2026.
An opinion piece from Tom's Guide analyzes Micro RGB (RGB Mini-LED) TVs from Samsung, Hisense, Sony, and LG, noting they promise brighter, more vivid color but still fall short of OLED's pixel-level dimming and contrast; while RGB models are expanding to mainstream sizes, pricing is expected to be higher than mid-to-high-end OLEDs, which could limit broad adoption in 2026; in short, OLED likely remains the top pick for picture quality, with Micro RGB shaping the technology landscape but not dethroning OLED yet.
CES 2026 showcased major TV innovations from Samsung, LG, and TCL, including Samsung's Micro RGB LCDs with enhanced color accuracy, LG's ultra-thin Wallpaper OLED with wireless capabilities, and TCL's high-brightness Mini LED TV, highlighting ongoing advancements in display tech across OLED, Micro RGB, and Mini LED categories.
RGB LED TVs, also known as micro RGB or RGB mini LED, are emerging as a major technology in 2026, promising highly accurate colors and extreme brightness by using red, green, and blue backlighting. These TVs aim to surpass previous LED and OLED models in color range and brightness, with early models from major manufacturers showcasing impressive visuals, though some issues like color bleed and blooming remain to be fully tested and addressed. This technology is expected to become a key feature in mid-tier TVs, enhancing content quality and viewing experience over time.