We're about to test two of 2026's most important TVs - but what makes them so special?

What Hi-Fi? previews upcoming television technology, specifically focusing on the performance of new RGB Mini LED and Micro RGB panels. The article notes that while 2026 has been underwhelming for TV innovation, new models from Samsung and others aim to improve picture quality.
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(Image credit: Dolby) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Let's face it, 2026 has been a bit of an underwhelming year for TVs so far. The good news is that might be about to change.
We don't want to sound too down, as we've tested a few truly impressive 2026 TVs. Take the Samsung S99H and LG C6 as examples. Both delivered stunning picture performances during our testing. But the two TVs are refinements on their five-star predecessors, so that isn't a huge surprise.
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