RGB TV Buyer's Guide 2026

RGB TV Buyer's Guide 2026: Find the Best TV for Your Home

Samsung, Sony or TCL? Our top RGB Mini LED picks for 2026

By the Atlantic Electrics team
Updated
19 top picks for 2026

RGB Mini LED is the latest innovation in display technology, combining the brightness and efficiency of Mini LED with enhanced colour performance. By using dedicated red, green and blue light sources, RGB Mini LED TVs deliver vibrant colours, impressive brightness and improved contrast for an immersive viewing experience, whether you are watching movies, gaming or enjoying live sport.

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What makes RGB Mini LED different?

In this RGB TV Buyer's Guide we dive into everything you need to know before making that important purchase: the leading brands, the key features to consider and the technology that sets different models apart, along with our top RGB TV picks for 2026.

Colour created at the source

Instead of a white backlight passing through colour filters, dedicated red, green and blue light sources generate colour directly.

Vibrant, lifelike colour

Richer shades and greater colour realism bring movies, TV shows and games to life with more detail and depth.

Impressive brightness

RGB Mini LED combines the brightness and efficiency of Mini LED, so the picture stays punchy even in bright rooms.

Improved contrast

Precise control of the backlight delivers deeper contrast for an immersive experience across movies, gaming and sport.

RGB: Red, Green, Blue
Mini LED: Thousands of tiny backlight LEDs
BT.2020: Ultra-wide colour gamut standard
HDMI 2.1: Next-gen gaming connection

The leading RGB TV brands of 2026

Samsung, Sony and TCL RGB TVs explained

As RGB Mini LED technology continues to grow, several leading TV manufacturers have introduced RGB models in 2026, bringing new levels of brightness, colour accuracy and picture performance to the market. Sony, Samsung and TCL are among the key brands embracing this next generation of display technology, each taking its own approach to RGB Mini LED innovation. From premium flagship models focused on cutting-edge picture quality to feature-packed options designed for everyday viewing and gaming, these brands are helping shape the future of RGB TVs and providing consumers with plenty of choice.

Micro RGB

Samsung Micro RGB TV features

Samsung's Micro RGB range showcases the brand's latest display technology to deliver exceptional picture quality with outstanding brightness, colours and contrast. The range also includes premium features designed to enhance everything from HDR movies and live sports to next-generation gaming.

Micro RGB AI Engine ProAt the heart of Samsung's Micro RGB range is its advanced AI-powered processing. The Micro RGB AI Engine Pro intelligently controls RGB colours to deliver vibrant hues and deep contrasts for more natural-looking images, revealing subtle tones and fine details.
Micro RGB Precision Colour 100Samsung's Micro RGB TVs are designed for highly accurate colour reproduction, covering 100% of the BT.2020 wide colour gamut. Movies, TV shows and games appear more vibrant, detailed and true to life, with richer shades and greater colour realism.

Ideal for: HDR movies, live sport and next-generation gaming.

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True RGB

Sony RGB TV features

Sony's 2026 RGB Mini LED range builds on the brand's long-standing reputation for cinematic picture quality, combining exceptional features with advanced image processing to deliver excellent brightness, colours and contrast. This range is ideal for viewers who want a premium home entertainment experience.

RGB Backlight Master Drive ProPowered by Sony's latest Backlight Master Drive Pro technology, the True RGB system independently controls the red, green and blue LEDs for greater precision. This enables a wider colour range, smoother colour gradation and improved viewing angles for a more immersive and lifelike experience when watching films, TV shows and other content.

Ideal for: viewers who want a premium, cinematic home entertainment experience.

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TCL 98-inch RGB Mini LED TV: bigger colours, brighter moments — TCL RGB Mini LED

RGB Mini LED value

TCL RGB TVs

For buyers who want the benefits of RGB Mini LED technology at a more affordable price, TCL's 2026 RGB TV range could be the ideal choice. Known for offering strong performance at competitive prices, TCL has brought RGB Mini LED technology to a wider audience by combining impressive picture quality with excellent value.

Impressive picture qualityRGB Mini LED backlighting brings vibrant colour, high brightness and strong contrast to TCL's 2026 range.
Excellent valueStrong performance at competitive prices, with screen sizes from 65 to 98 inches.

Ideal for: buyers who want RGB Mini LED picture quality at a more affordable price.

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Our top picks of 2026

The best RGB TVs to buy in 2026

At Atlantic Electrics, we have put together our list of top picks for 2026, focusing on the RGB models that stand out for picture quality and overall value. Whether you are looking for the ultimate home cinema experience or simply want a sharper, more vibrant everyday screen, these are the RGB TVs we recommend.

Samsung MRE55R85HAUXXU 55" 4K Micro RGB Vision AI Smart TV - Titan Black

£1,199.00

Samsung MRE65R85HAUXXU 65" 4K Micro RGB Vision AI Smart TV - Titan Black

£1,799.00

Samsung MRE75R85HAUXXU 75" 4K Micro RGB Vision AI Smart TV - Titan Black

£2,399.00

Samsung MRE85R85HAUXXU 85" 4K Micro RGB Vision AI Smart TV - Titan Black

£3,099.00

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Samsung MRE100R85HUXXU 100" 4K Micro RGB Vision AI Smart TV - Black

£10,999.00 £11,499.00

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Sony K50XR75M2PB.UKA 50" BRAVIA 7 II True RGB LED 4K Google TV With AI XR Processor - Black

£1,549.00 £1,599.00

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Sony K55XR75M2B.UKA 55" BRAVIA 7 II True RGB LED 4K Google TV With AI XR Processor - Black

£1,699.00 £1,999.00

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Sony K65XR75M2B.UKA 65" BRAVIA 7 II True RGB LED 4K Google TV With AI XR Processor - Black

£1,899.00 £2,299.00

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Sony K75XR75M2PB.UKA 75" BRAVIA II True RGB LED 4K Google TV With AI XR Processor - Black

£2,599.00 £2,999.00

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Sony K85XR75M2PB.UKA 85" BRAVIA 7 II True RGB LED 4K Google TV with AI XR Processor - Black

£3,499.00 £3,999.00

Sony K98XR75M2PB.UKA 98" BRAVIA 7 II True RGB LED 4K Google TV with AI XR Processor - Black

£6,999.00

Sony K65XR95M2PB.UKA 65" BRAVIA 9 II True RGB LED 4K Google TV with AI XR Processor - Black

£3,499.00

Sony K75XR95M2PB.UKA 75" BRAVIA 9 II True RGB LED 4K Google TV With AI XR Processor - Black

£4,299.00

Sony K85XR95M2PB.UKA 85" BRAVIA 9 II True RGB LED 4K Google TV with AI XR Processor - Black

£5,499.00

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Sony K115XR95M2B.UKA 115" BRAVIA 9 II True RGB LED 4K Google TV With AI XR Processor - Black

£22,999.00

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TCL 65RM7L-UK 65" 4K Ultra HD RGB MINI LED Google TV - Black

£1,199.00 £1,299.00

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TCL 75RM7L-UK 75" 4K Ultra HD RGB MINI LED Google TV - Black

£1,499.00 £1,699.00

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TCL 85RM7L-UK 85" 4K Ultra HD RGB MINI LED Google TV - Black

£2,099.00 £2,299.00

TCL 98RM9L-UK 98" 4K Ultra HD RGB MINI LED Google TV

£7,999.00

Your questions answered

RGB TV FAQs

We have listed some of the common questions we are often asked when buying an RGB TV.

What does RGB Mini LED mean on a TV?

Instead of using a white backlight and colour filters, RGB Mini LED technology uses dedicated red, green and blue Mini LEDs to generate colour directly.

Is RGB Mini LED good for gaming?

Yes. RGB Mini LED TVs are ideal for bright-room gaming thanks to their high brightness and HDMI 2.1 support.

Is RGB Mini LED the same as MicroLED?

No. MicroLED uses self-emissive pixels, similarly to OLED, whilst RGB Mini LED is a backlit LCD technology.

Which brands make RGB TVs in 2026?

Sony, Samsung and TCL are the key brands to have launched RGB Mini LED TVs in 2026. Samsung calls its range Micro RGB, Sony uses True RGB across its BRAVIA line-up, and TCL offers RGB Mini LED models at more affordable prices.

Which RGB TV offers the best value?

TCL's 2026 RGB TV range is the one to look at if you want the benefits of RGB Mini LED at a more affordable price, combining impressive picture quality with excellent value.

Need help choosing your RGB TV?

At Atlantic Electrics, we will help you choose a reliable model that gives you the best viewing experience. If you have any questions, simply get in touch with our team.

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