TL;DR
At CES 2026 TV makers focused on ever-larger screens, novel backlight chemistries and slimmer designs. Highlights included LG’s return of a near-wall ‘Wallpaper’ model, TCL’s ultra-bright mini LED with new quantum dots, and prototype micro‑RGB and RGCB LED giants from Samsung and Hisense.
What happened
TV manufacturers used CES 2026 to push brightness, color gamut and form factor extremes. LG reintroduced its Wallpaper concept with the W6, a 9 mm-thin set that mounts flush to the wall and pairs with a smaller wireless Zero Connect Box 2.0 that supports 4K at up to 165 Hz across its HDMI ports; LG says the W6 uses a Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 panel, Hyper Radiant Color processing and 12-bit color handling for improved brightness and fewer artifacts versus last year’s model. TCL’s X11L SQD Mini LED departs from the RGB backlight trend by running blue LEDs with reformulated quantum dots and an improved color filter, claiming up to 10,000 nits, as many as 20,000 dimming zones and wide BT.2020 coverage; the smallest 75-inch version starts at $6,999.99. Samsung showed a 130-inch R95H micro‑RGB prototype with its Timeless Frame and HDR10+ Advanced support, while Hisense expanded its UX lineage with a 116-inch UXS that adds a cyan LED (making it RGCB) to smooth color transitions and reduce certain blue‑light output. LG’s G6 flagship also appeared, with the same panel family as the W6 and claims of deeper blacks and lower reflectance.
Why it matters
- Manufacturers are prioritizing higher peak brightness and expanded color gamuts, pushing HDR performance and color accuracy.
- New backlight approaches (micro RGB, RGCB, blue‑LED + quantum dots) show divergent paths for achieving wider color and reduced blooming.
- Extremely large, prototype screens indicate continued demand for experiential displays, but not all shown models are consumer‑ready.
- Slim, wall‑flush designs are returning to the mainstream TV conversation, altering installation and living‑room aesthetics.
Key facts
- LG W6 Wallpaper TV is 9 millimeters thick and hangs flush to the wall.
- The W6 pairs with a wireless Zero Connect Box 2.0 that is 35% smaller than its predecessor and supports 4K at up to 165 Hz on all HDMI ports.
- LG’s W6 and G6 use Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 panels and Hyper Radiant Color Technology; LG claims about a 20% brightness boost over the prior G5.
- TCL X11L SQD Mini LED uses blue LEDs combined with reformulated quantum dots and an updated color filter from TCL CSOT, claiming up to 10,000 nits and up to 20,000 dimming zones.
- TCL’s X11L covers 100% of the BT.2020 color space and the 75‑inch starting model is priced at $6,999.99.
- Samsung displayed a 130‑inch R95H Micro RGB TV prototype with a Timeless Frame, full BT.2020 coverage, a glare‑free screen and HDR10+ Advanced support.
- Hisense upgraded its UX line to the 116‑inch UXS by adding a cyan LED to create an RGCB backlight; the company says this smooths blue‑to‑green transitions and reduces some blue‑light output, claiming 110% BT.2020 coverage.
- LG’s G6 flagship is said to offer deeper blacks and reflection‑reducing technology rated under 0.5% reflectance.
What to watch next
- Samsung said it will introduce R95H sizes down to 55 inches in 2026 — follow availability announcements for those consumer models.
- Consumer availability and shipping dates for prototype and show models like Samsung’s 130‑inch R95H are not confirmed in the source.
- Broader retail pricing and launch timing for LG’s W6 and G6 beyond the specifications shown at CES are not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- BT.2020: A wide color gamut standard used in UHD and HDR video that encompasses more colors than the older Rec.709 standard.
- Mini LED: A backlighting approach that uses many small LEDs and local dimming zones to improve contrast and reduce blooming compared with traditional LED arrays.
- Micro RGB / RGCB: Backlight designs that add separate colored LEDs (such as red, green, blue, and cyan) behind the panel to expand color reproduction and control.
- HDR10+ Advanced: An HDR format that adds dynamic metadata to improve frame‑by‑frame tone mapping for supported content and displays.
- Quantum Dots: Nanocrystal materials used in some displays to convert light from a backlight into purer colors, improving color volume and gamut coverage.
Reader FAQ
Which CES TV claimed the highest peak brightness?
TCL’s X11L SQD Mini LED is claimed to reach up to 10,000 nits according to the source.
Is Samsung’s 130‑inch R95H available to buy now?
No — the R95H shown at CES was described as a prototype; broader availability is not confirmed in the source.
Does the LG W6 need a lot of cables for source devices?
The W6 uses a wireless Zero Connect Box 2.0 to handle source connections, though a thin power cable runs to the TV.
Are final prices listed for all the TVs shown?
Not confirmed in the source. Only TCL’s 75‑inch X11L starting price of $6,999.99 is provided.
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