Katarzyna Petru
During the CES 2026 trade show, Hisense presented the second generation of its RGB LED technology, as well as the next incarnation of true MicroLED. The manufacturer focuses on expanding the color palette by adding a fourth color both in the LCD backlighting and in the MicroLED diodes themselves. We previously reported on Hisense's plans for 2026, but the presentation at CES revealed additional details about two new flagship televisions.
RGB MiniLED evo – four colors in LCD backlighting
After introducing one of the first LCD TVs with RGB LED backlighting in 2025, Hisense is developing the concept in the second generation, called RGB MiniLED evo. The technology will debut in the 116-inch model 116UXS, the successor to last year's 116UX.
A key novelty is the addition of cyan as the fourth color of the backlighting LEDs, alongside red, green, and blue. According to Hisense, this expands the color gamut to 110% BT.2020, the color space used in HDR. The manufacturer has also confirmed that the 116UXS offers "tens of thousands of local dimming zones." In practice, most movies, series, and HDR games are still created in the smaller DCI-P3 space, so BT.2020 remains primarily a safeguard for the future. However, Hisense clearly signals that it is preparing its TVs for the next stage of HDR development.
The new model also features an improved image processor Hi-View AI Engine RGB, support for Dolby Vision 2, and other enhancements. The previous generation claimed a peak brightness of up to 10,000 nits. The price has not yet been revealed, but for comparison, the 116UX from 2025 cost around $25,000.
RGBY MicroLED – the fourth subpixel in true MicroLED
The second novelty is RGBY MicroLED, which is another step in the development of true MicroLED. Unlike models marketed as “Micro RGB” by LG or Samsung, Hisense's solution does not use an LCD matrix. Each subpixel is an individual LED. Following last year's 136-inch MicroLED for around $100,000, Hisense plans to introduce a 163-inch MX MicroLED model with the new RGBY structure in 2026. The classic RGB set has been augmented with a yellow subpixel, which – according to the manufacturer – allows breaking the “color ceiling” that the current MicroLED technology encounters.
The goal is ambitious: 100% coverage of BT.2020 for HDR content. Peak brightness has not yet been revealed, nor has the price, although it can be expected to be in the ultra-premium segment again.
Technology vs. Costs
Hisense presentations clearly show that the manufacturer is intensively experimenting with expanding the color gamut – both in LCDs with advanced backlighting and in true MicroLED. However, the question arises whether this direction is indeed the key today.
Perhaps, similar to Samsung, LG, or Sony, a greater challenge is no longer the further "tightening" of image parameters but drastically reducing the production costs of MicroLED so that this technology can move beyond the niche, luxury market segment.
