In this Tech Deep Dive:
- The Secret: Why current LED TVs are actually Blue.
- The Innovation: Sony's "True RGB" vs. Samsung's "Micro RGB."
- The Physics: Removing the Yellow Phosphor crutch.
- OLED vs. True RGB: The battle for Color Volume.
- The Verdict: Should you buy a TV now or wait for 2026?
If you follow home theater news, you might have seen a new trademark floating around from Sony: "True RGB." Samsung has also launched a massive 115-inch "Micro RGB" panel. Is this just marketing fluff, or is it actually different?
For the first time in distinct LED history, manufacturers are changing the light source itself. "True RGB" promises to combine the brightness of Mini-LED with the color purity of QD-OLED. Here is why this technology is the "Holy Grail" for bright living rooms.
The Dirty Secret: Your TV is Blue
To understand why True RGB is revolutionary, you have to understand how a standard "White" LED works. Spoiler: White LEDs do not exist.
The Old Way (Blue + Yellow)
Current Mini-LED TVs use Blue LEDs coated in a yellow phosphor. The yellow and blue mix to create a "dirty white" light. This white light is then pushed through Red, Green, and Blue filters. This process is inefficient and limits how "Red" your Red can actually be.
The New Way (True RGB)
True RGB removes the yellow phosphor. Instead of one blue chip, the backlight uses three distinct chips (Red, Green, Blue) for every dimming zone. This produces pure, narrow-band light that matches the filters perfectly.
The Killer Feature: "Color Volume"
OLED has always been the King of Contrast. When a pixel is off, it is black. However, OLED has a weakness: Brightness desaturates color.
Most OLED panels use a "White Subpixel" (WOLED) to boost brightness. When you watch a movie explosion, the TV pumps up the White pixel, which washes out the orange and red of the fire.
True RGB solves this. Because the backlight is made of powerful Red, Green, and Blue LEDs, it can get incredibly bright (3,000+ nits) without washing out the color. This is called "Color Volume," and it is the one area where LED can objectively beat OLED.
Who is this for?
We expect "True RGB" (Sony) and "Micro RGB" (Samsung) panels to dominate the high-end market in 2026. But is it right for you?
| Feature |
OLED (LG G5 / Sony A95L) |
True RGB (Next-Gen LED) |
| Black Levels |
Perfect (Infinity:1) |
Great (But rare blooming) |
| Brightness |
Good (1,500 nits) |
Extreme (4,000+ nits) |
| Burn-In Risk |
Moderate Risk |
Zero Risk |
| Color Purity |
Excellent |
Reference Class (BT.2020) |
Conclusion
If you are building a dedicated dark theater room, OLED is still the king of contrast. But if you are putting a TV in a living room with windows, or if you watch news/sports (static HUDs) all day, True RGB is the technology you have been waiting for. It offers the color punch of QD-OLED with the durability and brightness of a traditional LED.
See It In Person
Reading specs is one thing; seeing 4,000 nits of brightness is another. Join Great Meets to find a local "Home Theater" or "Audiophile" group. Community members often host demo nights where you can see the latest hardware before you buy.
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