LG’s RGB LED TV is good for certain situations, but an OLED is better

This LG RGB LED TV costs more than comparable OLEDs from LG and Samsung and performs worse in key areas like color accuracy and contrast.

LG has released its 75-inch Micro RGB evo MRGB95B, a new RGB LED TV priced at $3,600, as the technology gains traction across the industry in 2026. Unlike traditional LED TVs that rely on color filters or quantum dots, RGB LED TVs use individual red, green, and blue LEDs for backlighting, promising enhanced brightness and color reproduction. The MRGB95B achieved a peak brightness of 4,011 nits and covers 100% of the P3 color gamut, performing well in bright rooms. However, the review highlights significant drawbacks, including poor near-black detail, noticeable blooming around bright objects in dark scenes, and reflections from its highly glossy screen. Color accuracy is also an issue, with the TV exhibiting a noticeable blue tint and cooler skin tones out of the box. Viewing angles cause colors to appear washed out. LG denies recent security concerns regarding its TVs involving alleged audio recording.

LG's foray into RGB LED technology with the MRGB95B highlights the nascent stage of this display innovation. While the technology offers impressive peak brightness and color volume, its practical implementation reveals challenges with shadow detail, blooming, and off-axis viewing, areas where OLEDs continue to excel. The $3,600 price point for the 75-inch model places it in direct competition with superior OLED offerings, suggesting that the market may not yet fully embrace RGB LED for premium viewing experiences.

The MRGB95B's performance issues, particularly its color inaccuracy and susceptibility to reflections, suggest that LG is still refining its approach to LED display technology. Competitors like Sony and Hisense offer comparable or better performance at lower price points, while LG's own OLED models present a more compelling value proposition. This positions the RGB LED TV as a niche product, perhaps best suited for extremely bright environments, but ultimately falling short of the overall picture quality offered by its OLED counterparts.