LG's RGB LED TV Trails OLED Despite Brighter Picture

LG's new RGB LED television, the Micro RGB evo MRGB95B, delivers brighter and more colorful pictures than standard LED sets but falls short of the company's own OLED lineup, according to a review published by The Verge.

What makes the MRGB95B different from OLED?

RGB LED is a newer backlight technology that uses individual red, green, and blue LEDs instead of the white or blue LEDs paired with phosphors found in most LED-LCD TVs, The Verge reports. The approach is meant to close the color and contrast gap with OLED while retaining the brightness advantages of LED backlighting. LG has built its reputation primarily on OLED panels, where it has outpaced Samsung and Sony, per the outlet, making the MRGB95B part of a broader 2026 industry push into RGB LED technology that The Verge says "almost every major company" has now entered.

How much does the TV cost and what's included?

The reviewed 75-inch MRGB95B lists at $3,600 and is the smallest of three available sizes, according to The Verge. The set includes four HDMI 2.1 ports and supports Dolby Vision, though not the newer Dolby Vision 2 or HDR10+ formats, the review states. It ships with a redesigned Magic Remote that has a more traditional shape than LG's earlier curved wand version.

By the numbers

• $3,600: price for the 75-inch MRGB95B reviewed by The Verge
• Four: HDMI 2.1 ports built into the set, per the review

What problems does The Verge report?

The review describes a picture that is "bright and punchy" but notes the panel is "very reflective," a drawback for rooms with ambient light. The TV runs LG's webOS platform, which The Verge's reviewer says operates quickly but is "less intuitive to navigate than Google TV, Apple TV, or Roku." The outlet frames these as part of a pattern of smaller shortcomings rather than one disqualifying flaw.

"A bunch of little issues add up to make the MRGB95B not worth the price when competitors do it better," The Verge's review concludes.

Why does The Verge recommend OLED instead?

The review's bottom-line judgment is that LG's own OLED models offer a stronger value proposition than the MRGB95B at its current price, even though the RGB LED set gains real brightness and color performance from the technology. The missing HDR10+ and Dolby Vision 2 support, combined with the reflective panel and webOS navigation complaints, are cited as the specific gaps that let lower-priced RGB LED competitors catch up on overall value, according to the review.

What should buyers watch for with RGB LED TVs in 2026?

• Check whether a model supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision 2, formats the MRGB95B lacks per The Verge
• Test panel glare in a lit room before buying, given the reflectivity issue noted in the review
• Compare price against OLED alternatives from the same brand, since The Verge found OLED the better value here
• Spend time with the smart TV interface in-store, as webOS navigation drew criticism in the review

Full testing details and additional specifications are available in The Verge's complete review.

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