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Sony announces a new generation of televisions based on technology referred to as True RGB. This solution is supposed to be another step in the development of LED displays and an attempt to reach a level that has so far been the domain of OLEDs. The manufacturer promises higher brightness, better color reproduction, and greater control over the image than in previous designs. The new televisions will be presented in a few weeks. It seems that at the press presentation, Sony did not unveil all of its models for the upcoming year.
What is True RGB technology?
In classic LED televisions, even those with Mini LED backlighting, light is generated indirectly. Usually, blue diodes are used, and the final color is achieved through additional layers, such as PFS or QLED, which filter the light. Sony takes a different approach. In True RGB technology, each diode is supposed to emit a specific red, green, or blue color without the use of filtering layers. This is a more "physical" approach to color generation, which eliminates the losses associated with light filtering. The result? A purer spectrum of colors, greater precision, and potentially significantly better color gamut coverage.
Advantage Over Competing RGB LED Solutions
Although solutions referred to as RGB LED or Micro RGB are already appearing on the market, many of them use intermediate methods for generating colors. In practice, this means using several light sources supported by additional layers (e.g., PFS or QLED). According to information presented by Sony and industry analyses (including materials from Vincent at HDTV Test), competing technologies often do not control each “sub-diode” independently. It happens that two diodes operate simultaneously, and the target color is only achieved after passing through the emission layer.
This leads to less precise color reproduction, which can be observed, for example, in spectrometer measurements, where the red spectrum can be “jagged,” and the declared coverage of BT.2020 deviates from the ideal and the marketing claim of 100% coverage of this palette. Sony claims that their solution allows for complete, individual control of each RGB, which is intended to result in a more uniform and accurate spectrum of light.
Brightness and color volume up to 4000 nits
One of the most interesting aspects of True RGB is the declared brightness. Sony suggests that the new televisions can reach levels of up to around 4000 nits, which is a huge leap compared to current models; for comparison, BRAVIA 9 achieves around 1500 nits in real movie scenes. Such high luminance, combined with pure colors, can significantly enhance the so-called color volume, meaning the ability to maintain saturated colors at high brightness. This is one area where OLEDs have had their limitations until now.
Technological Foundations and Experience of Sony
True RGB is not a random experiment. It is the result of years of work by Sony on LED backlighting technologies. The company has been developing RGB systems since the time of the QUALIA 005 model from 2004, and later introduced solutions such as Backlight Master Drive. The new technology combines expertise in precise control of LEDs with the advantages of Mini LED, while trying to achieve the image quality associated with OLED but without its typical limitations.
New leaks about Bravia 7 II and Bravia 9 II
The first leaks regarding specific models utilizing True RGB technology are appearing online, referring to the upcoming Sony Bravia 7 II and Bravia 9 II. According to unofficial information, the TVs are set to hit the market in a wide range of large screen sizes (from about 65 to even 115 inches), although the exact variants vary depending on the source. This is, of course, still merely speculation, but everything suggests that the Bravia 7 and Bravia 9 series could receive a really solid upgrade if all these reports are confirmed.
Is this a threat to OLED and QD-OLED?
On paper, True RGB looks very promising. If Sony indeed achieves the declared brightness, full coverage of wide color spaces, and precise control of each subpixel, it could be one of the biggest changes in the television market in years. However, we will have to wait for declarations on whether the "True RGB" television is better than OLED.
Sony True RGB is set to be a breakthrough in display technology, moving away from light filtering towards direct emission of specific colors. This approach could provide higher brightness, better color reproduction, and greater control over the image than previous LED systems. If the manufacturer's announcements are confirmed, the television market may face a significant shift in the balance of power, and OLED may finally encounter a truly strong competitor.
source: HDTVTest
