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In this video, Kate takes you through the top 5 new TVs for 2026, including totally new TVs and refreshes of flagship models from Samsung and LG. At CES we saw the newest TV tech, including RGB Mini-LED TVs that come in ridiculous sizes and super bright SQD Mini LED’s from TCL. We also cover the latest updates to Samsung’s flagship S95H as well as LG’s premier G6 OLED models with Hyder Radiant Color technology and the more affordable C6 OLED with newly upgraded panels.

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00:002026 is already shaping up to be an exciting one for TVs. From super bright OLEDs to wild new RGB
00:06backlighting tech, this is the year your next TV might genuinely blow you away. Let's count down
00:12the coolest TVs that you should keep on your radar. Kicking things off with one of the most
00:19surprisingly impressive OLEDs that we previewed at CES 2026, the Samsung S95H. This is the
00:26successor to one of the best Samsung TVs ever, boosting brightness and refining picture that you
00:32love from QD OLED. What stands out? A glare-free matte screen that cuts reflections dramatically,
00:38great if your living room has, you know, big windows and natural lighting, and a stylish new
00:42metal bezel with an optional wireless One Connect box that adds up to four HDMI ports for support for
00:49eight total. It's not just about the looks here. The S95H is set to deliver deep blacks and vivid HDR
00:56performance, which is exactly what you want for movies, sports, and games.
01:02LG's G6 OLED is the 2026 flagship from the OLED King, and the only reason I didn't mention it first
01:09was because, like, duh, LG's flagship is always the best that it gets. Powered by a second-generation
01:14primary RGB tandem OLED panel with hyper-radiant color technology, LG is pushing brightness up roughly
01:2120% over its last-gen G5, also while retaining OLED's signature deep blacks and that wide color gamut.
01:28This should hopefully mean punchy HDR highlights and a more dynamic picture even in bright rooms,
01:34a key OLED weakness in the past. The G6 also throws in 4K 165Hz gaming support, VRR, ALM, and four
01:42HDMI 2.1
01:43ports, making this a killer pick both for your movies and next-gen gaming consoles.
01:51Then there's the LG C6 OLED, a step down. It uses a version of the primary RGB tandem OLED panel
01:58as well,
01:58but with a twist only on the larger 77 and 83-inch C6H models that are getting that upgraded panel
02:05for
02:06richer color and higher brightness. Smaller sizes should still benefit from OLED performance, excellent
02:12picture quality, but without the full-tech of the G6. Every C6 model gets the same Alpha 11 Gen 3
02:19processor, which improves upscaling and motion handling, and the TV supports four HDMI 2.1 ports.
02:25If you want OLED performance, that's a bit more approachable than the G6, but still excellent for
02:31movies and gaming. The C6 family is where it's at, especially if you go for one of the larger C6H
02:37screens.
02:40Now let's talk mini-LED. TCL's new X11L SQD mini-LED specifically. This flagship TV uses super
02:48quantum dot mini-LED tech to smash traditional LCD limits. Up to 10,000 nits peak brightness and 20,000
02:56local dimming zones for deep contrast and vivid HDR highlights. TCL claims full BT 2020 color coverage
03:03with better consistency and reduced color crosstalk compared to traditional or typical RGB mini-LEDs.
03:09What does that mean for you? Big brightness for daylight rooms, precise highlights in HDR movies,
03:15and fewer haloing artifacts around bright objects on dark backgrounds, things that LCD has historically
03:21struggled with. It also packs Dolby Vision 2.0, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and premium audio tune with Bang
03:28&
03:29Olufsen. This TV is actually available to order at the time of recording this video,
03:33so you don't even have to wait. I'll link it in the description.
03:39Now for something a little bit different. Hisense's 116 UXS RGB mini-LED blew us away at CES,
03:47and not just because of the size. Hisense's next-gen RGB mini-LED tech adds a cyan subpixel
03:53alongside the red, green, and blue. That means an expanded color gamut that exceeds 110% of BT 2020,
04:00allegedly delivering some of the richest, most vibrant LCD picture quality that we should see
04:06and that we definitely saw at the show. What that means for you is that the RGB mini-LED plus
04:11cyan backlighting should help with brightness, control, and color fidelity, and that made it
04:16one of the most visually stunning LCD TVs that I think I've ever seen.
04:24This video was me narrowing down premium TVs that we already know are coming this year and have
04:29already had the chance to see in person. You'll notice I didn't mention anything ultra-premium,
04:34I also didn't mention Sony, and that's because we won't hear about Sony TV plans until later in the
04:39year, maybe March or April, but we do know that Sony is going all-in on RGB TVs this year,
04:45so stay tuned.
04:46For now, these are the TVs that I know we're going to prioritize getting into our testing bench for
04:51full reviews, but it would help me a lot if you would let me know exactly what you want to
04:55see
04:55tested first, so be sure to sound off in the comments. Also, be sure to subscribe to the channel
05:01so you don't miss our next video. Thanks for watching guys, I'll catch you next time.
05:16We'll see you next time.
05:17Bye.
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