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Hisense Unveils Next-Generation 'RGB MiniLED evo' and 'RGBY MicroLED' Technologies
At CES 2026, Hisense is unveiling second-generation RGB LED technology with cyan added as a fourth color and new true MicroLED technology with yellow added as a fourth color.
While FlatpanelsHD has already reported on Hisense's 2026 TV lineup, the Chinese TV manufacturer shared more details at the CES 2026 presentation.
These next-generation technologies are set to be featured in two new flagship TV models from Hisense.
RGB MiniLED evo
After launching one of the first LCD TVs with RGB LED backlighting in 2025, Hisense announced that it will market the second generation of this technology on the 116-inch UXS model under the name 'RGB MiniLED evo'.
Through 'RGB MiniLED evo,' Hisense adds cyan as a fourth LED beyond red (R), green (G), and blue (B) LEDs in the backlight behind the LCD panel. According to the company, this allows it to expand colors up to 110% of BT.2020, the color space used in HDR. (Update: Hisense announced that the 116UXS model features "tens of thousands of color dimming zones".)
Today, most HDR content, including movies, series, and console games, is produced within the smaller DCI-P3 color space, so BT.2020 is currently mainly a means to secure future competitiveness for displays. Going beyond BT.2020 is the next step, but Hisense is already preparing for it.
The 116UXS is the successor to the 2025 model 116UX, which was priced at $25,000 (approximately 33 million won). The 2026 version adds features such as an upgraded 'Hi-View AI Engine RGB' video processor and Dolby Vision 2. The previous year's model claimed to have already achieved a peak brightness of 10,000 nits.
RGBY MicroLED
After launching a true 136-inch MicroLED TV for $100,000 (approximately 130 million won) last year, Hisense plans to attempt technological advancement with 'RGBY MicroLED' in 2026.
To be clear, this is completely different from the recently announced 'Micro RGB' models from LG and Samsung. Those are LCD TVs using RGB LED backlighting, whereas Hisense's 136-inch TV is a true MicroLED where each individual sub-pixel is made of LEDs. There is no LCD panel at all. Samsung also sells true MicroLED TVs, but adds to the confusion by using the marketing term 'Micro RGB' for LCD TVs.
Why is Hisense adding a fourth MicroLED sub-pixel? The company claims that MicroLED has "hit a color limit," and explains that creating RGBY by adding yellow as a fourth LED to red, green, and blue could be a solution. Through this, it claims it can now achieve 100% implementation of the BT.2020 color space for HDR. Peak brightness has not been disclosed.
This new technology is set to be introduced in the 2026 163-inch MX MicroLED TV. While there's no mention of pricing yet, given that last year's model sold for $100,000, it's likely to target the ultra-premium market again.
But is Hisense, like Samsung, LG, and Sony, also missing the point? Rather than trying to refine MicroLED technology in the short term, perhaps they should focus on dramatically reducing production costs.
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