Samsung introduced its RGB Micro LED TV technology at CES 2025. It later released a 115-inch commercial model priced at $29,999.99. At CES 2026, the company also showed a 130-inch R95H in a Timeless Frame design, which received one of Ubergizmo’s Best of Show Awards. Samsung is now launching its 2026 Micro RGB TV lineup in sizes from 55-inch to 115-inch, with the 100-inch model arriving later this year.
The new lineup includes two series: R95H and R85H. The main change is that Micro RGB is no longer limited to a giant $30,000 screen. It is now part of Samsung’s premium 4K TV range, in sizes much more practical for high-end home use. The current lineup includes 55, 65, 75, 85, and 115 inches, while the 100-inch size is scheduled to follow later. Pricing starts at $1,599.99 for the 55-inch R85H and goes up to $6,499.99 for the 85-inch R95H, with the 115-inch MR95F remaining at $29,999.99.
Samsung gave me an early look at several of its TVs at its New Jersey office, including the flagship Micro RGB R95H. Here are my first impressions.
Display Color Technology: 100% of the BT.2020 Color Area
Micro RGB uses thousands of micro-sized red, green, and blue LEDs, each under 100 μm, and each emits light independently. That is the key difference between Micro RGB and a typical LED-LCD or Mini-LED TV. A conventional LED TV starts with a white or blue backlight, then filters that light to create the final image. Micro RGB works directly with separate red, green, and blue light sources, which gives it more precise control over color output and reduces color bleed.
That is also why Samsung is putting so much emphasis on color purity. According to the manufacturer, the lineup reaches 100% of the BT.2020 color area, verified by VDE. This is the foundation of the Micro RGB argument: more precise RGB light control, wider color reproduction, and stronger color vibrancy than a conventional LED-backlit set.
New processors: Micro RGB AI Engine and Micro RGB AI Engine Pro
During our briefing, the representative explained that Samsung built a dedicated Micro RGB AI Engine for these TVs. Because the backlighting system uses independent RGB light sources, the processor must compute more than basic upscaling or scene recognition. It also has to manage how those red, green, and blue lights work together to build the final image. In the briefing, Samsung used a simple example: if a fire truck is mostly red with some white highlights, the processor has to tell the display how much red and how much white-like mix is needed to render it correctly.
Additionally, the new engine delivers Samsung’s Vision AI feature, AI Upscaling, which makes low-resolution content look significantly better.
That processing split also defines the lineup. The R95H gets Micro RGB AI Engine Pro wit AI Upscaling Pro, while the R85H gets Micro RGB AI Engine with AI Upscaling. Samsung also made clear in the briefing that the backlighting technology itself is the same across both series and all sizes. The difference is in processing and feature tier, not in a different display structure. The flagship R95H also adds Micro RGB Color Booster Pro, Micro RGB HDR Pro, and AI Motion Enhancer Pro, while the R85H uses Micro RGB HDR+. Both models support HDR10+ ADVANCED.
Micro RGB vs. OLED
OLED: better blacks and usually the most “infinite contrast” look because pixels can turn fully off. Because OLED is based on organic compounds (carbon-based, it has a burn-in risk that inorganic LED-based systems do not have in the same way.
Micro RGB: stronger on color purity, very high brightness, and vivid HDR highlights. The technical basis for that is the use of independent red, green, and blue micro-sized LEDs and 100% BT.2020 coverage. In the briefing, Samsung also described Micro RGB as delivering the highest level of color vibrancy in its TV lineup, compared with its OLED range. That does not make OLED less relevant. It means the two technologies are stronger in different areas. OLED is the more obvious choice for black levels and dark-room contrast, while Micro RGB is the more obvious choice for color intensity, high brightness, and HDR impact.
For instance, most high-end 4K OLED TVs already cover nearly all of the DCI-P3 color space used for HDR movies, but their BT.2020 coverage typically falls between 70% and 80%, though some QD-OLED models can go beyond that, which is why Samsung’s claim is notable.
Design – Very Good
The R95H includes Glare-Free and Wireless One-Connect Ready, while both the R95H and R85H support the Slim Fit Wall Mount and the Samsung Art Store.
The $4.99 monthly subscription to the Samsung Art Store includes access to more than 5,000 works. For users who do not want to break the bank, the company offers 30 free rotating pieces each month through Art Store Streams. This feature was previously exclusive to the Samsung Frame TV. Both Micro RGB series support Art Store, while the R95H features more premium hardware extras.
The bezel-less 65-inch R95H model I saw was mounted on an Infinity Air stand, which is almost invisible. The device profile is impressively thin for its size. Combined with the Glare-free finish, the Slim Fit Wall Mount helps the screen work well as a display for artwork from the Art Store, giving it a more art-piece feel when it is not being used as a TV.
Image Quality – Excellent
During the demo session, I watched a range of content, including broadcast TV, Netflix shows, artwork from the Art Store, and various 4K YouTube videos. Overall, the picture quality was excellent, with vivid colors and high brightness throughout. The artwork rendering was convincing enough to give the screen the feel of a real painting when the TV was not in use.
In my viewing, the flagship S95H OLED and this Micro RGB set were comparable in overall image quality. The stronger color accuracy could make the R95H especially appealing to art enthusiasts. OLED remains the more obvious choice for movie lovers watching in a dark room, while Micro-LED would be the better fit for brighter rooms, though its high brightness handles lowlight environments well.
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