MicroLED TVs - Page 2

TCL launched two new microLED TVs in China, both are based on 163" 4K tiled microLED panels. The Max163M offers 10,000 nits XDR brightness, a 100% BT.2020 color gamut, ultra-low reflection and is based on TCL’s Spirit Control System 3.0 software.

The second TV is the Max163M Pro, which offers higher brightness (TCL only says "over" 10,000 nits) and 120Hz refresh rate (we do know the refresh rate of the regular Max163M, it is likely to be 90Hz or 60hz).

UBI Research shared an interesting analysis of the cost model of a 101-inch direct-view microLED TV. UBI listed 46 components and processes items for producing the TV, saying that the cost to produce it is around $52,000.

As you can see in the chart above, around 85% of the cost comes from two components - the microLED pixels and the backplane. By pixel, the company refers to the entire frontplane of the display. 

Omdia says that microLED display panel revenues will double in 2026, reaching $105.4 million, up from $52.4 million in 2025. The market is still very small and limit, Omdia says that rapidly maturing manufacturing capabilities and new product adoption are expected to drive significant shipment and revenue growth in the near term.

Most of the growth in the near future will be driven by AR microdisplays and large-area signage displays (which Omdia refers to as public displays). Omdia, like most other analysts, expect microLEDs to grow first in specialized application markets where competing technologies cannot meet performance requirements. - and these include ultra-large tiled displays and ultra-small ultra-high-brightness microdisplay.

Counterpoint (DSCC) estimates that microLED display revenues grew 150% in 2025. The company did not release the exact revenue numbers, but these are still quite low, probably below $100 million.

Most of the growth last year were from the AR display segment, and in fact Counterpoint says that AR microdisplays represent 58% of all microLED revenues. 

Samsung is demonstrating a new 140-inch microLED tiled TV, in which the display continues on its edges. Samsung calls this technology a Mirror Bezel, although this is a bit misleading as the edge is a full display and not just a mirror.

The idea is that the microLED display continues on the edge of the display, and can display extra information, or extend the image, or just provide ambient lighting (similar to Philips' Ambilight). 

Hisense announced a new 163-inch MicroLED display, the 163MX RGBY MicroLED Display, that is the first to feature a four-primary (RGBY) microLED color architecture. 

Hisense says that by adding a fourth, yellow subpixel to the traditional RGB structure, the 163MX display dramatically enhances the color fidelity compared to standard microLED displays.

As we reported last week, Samsung officially launched its new RGB MicroLED TVs, which are microLED-backlit LCDs. Samsung launched two series, the high-end flagship R95H and the R85H.

We'll start with the R95H, which is Samsung's flagship 2026 TV, that will be available in 130, 85, 75 and 65 inches. These are all 4K 144Hz LCDs that offer a color gamut of 100% Rec.2020, Tizen OS 10, Wireless One Connect Ready, Anti-glare coating, Eclipsa Audio, HDR10+, HFR, VRR, and HLG. The R95H utilize Samsung's latest Micro RGB AI Engine Pro processor.

According to Korean media reports, Samsung will launch a flagship 130-inch microLED RGB TV (microLED-backlit LCD) at CES 2026 next week. It is likely this model will be quite pricey, as Samsung's current 115-inch model costs $30,000.

A few weeks ago we reported that Samsung will introduce new microLED RGB TVs at CES, five different models: 55-, 65-, 75-, 85-, and 100-inches. But it seems it has recently decided to also launch a new flagship model, at 130-inch.

Yole Group has updated its microLED market forecasts, saying that the industry is now at a critical phase, as both wearable and automotive microLED displays are entering low-level production (at AUO's 4.5-Gen line), it has to be seen whether producers can achieve high yields and manufacturability, and reduce costs going forward.

As you can see above, Yole believes that actual meaningful volumes will begin only in 2027-2028, and the market will grow to reach almost $5 billion in revenue (at the panel level) by 2032. Most of the revenue will come from microdisplays (for AR/VR), luxury TVs, and automotive displays.

Samsung Electronics announced that it will unveil a new range of RGB MicroLED LCD TV at CES 2026. Samsung will introduces five new sizes - 55-, 65-, 75-, 85-, and 100-inches. Samsung is certainly aiming to offer more affordable panels that what it is currently offering.

Last year, Samsung Electronics launched the world's first microLED backlit LCD, the 115" MicroLED RGB, priced at $32,000 in Korea (and $29,999 in the US).