Samsung’s Micro RGB TV sets a new standard for next-generation displays

Samsung’s Micro RGB TV has gained international acclaim, winning the CES 2026 Best of Innovation Award and being named one of TIME magazine’s “Best Inventions of the Year.” Following its introduction as the world’s first Micro RGB TV, Samsung Electronics is expanding the range with a 130-inch ultra-large model, establishing a new benchmark in next-generation television technology.

The development of the Micro RGB TV involved pioneering the use of micro-size RGB (red, green, and blue) LEDs as a backlight unit, enhancing color expression, and integrating AI technology for ultra-large displays. This process was a series of firsts, with no prior examples to follow.

In an interview with Samsung Newsroom, Insang Hwang from the Visual Display Business Division’s Product Planning Group discussed the creation of this new TV category. Hwang mentioned that developing the Micro RGB TV required creating a new category with no existing references. The team had to innovate from the ground up, defining the value they could offer consumers. “We developed a proprietary concept called ‘Micro RGB,’ which miniaturized even the backlight unit itself to the micro level,” he explained.

A key feature of the Micro RGB TV is its color reproduction capability, achieved by using RGB LEDs as the backlight unit. The display aims for 100% BT.2020, the ultra-high-definition color standard set by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). “Achieving 100% BT.2020 means a level of color reproduction once limited to professional monitors can now be experienced on TVs,” Hwang noted.

The TV also includes Micro RGB Color Booster Pro, which uses a high-performance neural processing unit to enhance color expression in real-time, allowing users to experience vivid color performance across various content types. Additionally, the AI Soccer Mode Pro enhances colors for sports content, making it ideal for the upcoming football season.

The 130-inch model offers an immersive experience, with the Supersize Picture Enhancer ensuring sharp image quality on the ultra-large screen. The TV also features a 160W 10.4.2-channel speaker system for immersive sound and a wall-mount design that integrates seamlessly into living spaces.

Samsung’s Micro RGB TV is not just about technological advancement; it expands how users experience screens in everyday life and sets new industry standards. “Samsung TVs are evolving into screens that seamlessly integrate into users’ lifestyles and living spaces, enabling interactions and connecting limitless experiences and services,” Hwang stated.