At IFA 2026 in Berlin, Hisense is putting its new generation of RGB MiniLED televisions front and center – LCD sets whose backlight no longer relies on white or blue LEDs plus a color filter, but on separately addressable red, green and blue diodes. The manufacturer says this delivers a markedly wider color gamut and more precise local dimming.
What RGB MiniLED brings technically
Instead of pushing light through a color-filter or quantum-dot layer, RGB MiniLED panels create color directly at the light source. According to Hisense, the 2026 range therefore covers up to 100% of the BT.2020 color space (up from around 95% in 2025). Controlling brightness and color together is meant to improve contrast and color fidelity, with image processing handled by the company’s own “Hi-View AI Engine RGB”. For gaming, Hisense cites high refresh rates of up to 165 to 180 Hz – all manufacturer figures; independent measurements are still pending.
Series, sizes and prices
At the core are the UR9S and UR8S series in sizes from 55 to 100 inches, joined by the flagship UX models up to 116 inches. Both rely on Dolby Vision 2, Devialet audio and anti-glare matte panels. European prices start, according to retailers, at around EUR 1,499 (UR8S, 55-inch) and reach about EUR 3,999 (100-inch); the UR9S sits between roughly EUR 2,199 and 3,699. Hisense lists availability as spring to summer 2026.
World Cup partnership and market context
Hisense underpins the rollout with its role as official sponsor and VAR review TV partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026; RGB MiniLED displays were deployed at the International Broadcast Centre in Dallas. RGB MiniLED is the defining premium-LCD trend of 2026: Samsung (Micro RGB), TCL, LG and Sony (True RGB) all bet on independent RGB light sources, while OLED stays the competing high-end path.
Sources: Hisense Europe Newsroom, Tom’s Guide, TechRadar, Son-Video.
