LG OLED vs Samsung RGB: I tested the two brands' latest flagship TVs side-by-side using reference 4K Blu-ray scenes here's which one came out on top

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Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000

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RGB TVs seek to take the TV crown from OLED, so I decided to test a flagship LG OLED against a flagship Samsung Micro RGB to see if the new tech can take the throne

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter RGB TVs are the latest talk of the TV world, with multiple brands embracing the new technology. Known by different names depending on the brand, such as Micro RGB ( Samsung and LG ), True RGB ( Sony ), and RGB mini-LED ( Hisense and TCL ), RGB TVs use a layer of red, green and blue mini-LEDs in their backlight, where standard mini-LED just uses white LEDs. The aim is to produce bolder, richer colors and better backlight control compared to traditional mini-LED.

Ive tested a few RGB TVs now, and the tech shows promising signs. One of
those TVs, currently sitting in our testing lab, is the Samsung R95H, the brands flagship Micro RGB TV. Ive compared the R95H to a rival True RGB TV from Sony, the Bravia 7 II , and both showed what RGB is capable of. But, given that RGB is aiming to take OLED s spot at the top of the best TVs pile, I thought Id compare the R95H to a rival OLED, using reference scenes from 4K Blu-rays I use in my AV testing. The OLED Ive chosen is the LG G6, one of the best OLED TVs Ive tested so far in 2026. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

So, lets find out how a flagship OLED compares to a flagship RGB TV.

A quick note on the photos below: the R95H has a red tint due to the camera interacting with the glare-free matte screen. This red tint is not visible when viewing with the naked eye. You may like Sony Bravia 7 II vs Samsung R95H: which RGB TV comes out on top and can they topple OLED? LG C6 vs Sony Bravia 7 II: I tested these TVs side by side, and OLED had better watch its back I compared LG's latest OLED TVs side-by-side and I know which one I'd
buy with my own money Brightness Both TVs deliver big brightness, but surprisingly it's the LG G6 OLED (left) that has punchier highlights and brightness, shown in this shot of Speed Racer (Image credit: Warner Bros / Future) Traditionally, mini-LED would take the brightness crown easily, as mini-LED in recent years has easily exceeded 3,000 nits, even in budget models, while OLED has struggled to break the 2,000-nit mark. However, thats changed in the last couple of years, with OLED now delivering real brightness improvements.

Measuring both TVs brightness, the LG G6 initially hit 2,471 nits peak HDR brightness in my first tests in March 2026. Since then, the G6 has received a few firmware updates, and in my most recent measurements, taken in July 2026, it hit 3,004 nits (both measurements were taken in Filmmaker Mode). These are huge results for OLED. As for the Samsung R95H, it measured 1,977 nits peak HDR brightness in Filmmaker Mode, while in its brighter movie mode it hit 1,960 nits. So, the G6 easily takes the peak HDR win. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

As for fullscreen brightness, where mini-LED often succeeds, the G6 hit 451 nits fullscreen HDR brightness in Filmmaker Mode, while the R95H hit 612
nits. So here, the RGB TV takes the win, but the gap isnt as big as it used
to be. Flagship OLEDs would often struggle to break 300 nits two years ago, but thats changed now.

What does this mean for real-world scenes though? For the most part, I've found that these measurements have translated to in-person viewing. Watching Speed Racer, the G6 shows much punchier HDR highlights, such as the headlamps of the Mach 5 or the bright, blue sky above the city as the Racer family fly to Royalton Industries. Watching footage of snow from the Spears & Munsil UHD Benchmark 4K Blu-ray , the whites of the snow have more impact on the G6, though theres still some nice brightness in the R95H. The G6 (left) impressed me with its bright-room viewing, but the R95H's (right) matte screen is the best for completely eliminating mirror-like reflections (Image credit:
Future) Bright-room viewing and mirror-like reflections have often been OLEDs kryptonite, due to the very glossy screens of these TVs. However, when I tested the G6 next to the Samsung S95H/S99H , the latter of which has a glare-free matte screen, I found that the G6s anti-reflective screen was very effective at reducing reflections while maintaining strong black tones. The same is true here with the G6 and the R95H, though in terms of eliminating mirror-like reflections, the R95H, which is also equipped with the glare-free matte screen, does a better job. The G6 still impresses for an OLED, though. What to read next Is Samsung S95H/S99H or the LG G6 better for bright rooms?
I tested both OLED TVs side by side I tested Samsung and LG's best OLED TVs side-by-side, and we've never been more spoiled for choice here are the key ways each one beats the other in the real world I compared the LG G6 and LG
B6 OLED TVs to see what you're really paying for in the premium TV Colors
Both TVs deliver excellent colors, but while the R95H (right) has the color luminance, the G6 (left) has the color volume and depth. (Image credit:
Warner Bros / Future) Color reproduction is one area where RGB TVs are being touted for their capabilities, and based on the ones Ive tested so far, they certainly can deliver impressive results. OLED is known for the strength of its colors too, however.

In Speed Racer , both TVs deliver vibrant, punchy colors that really pop on screen. Both manage to reproduce the saturated, bright colors of the Racer household, with its orange walls, pink details and sometimes lime-green paintwork. The characters' clothing, such as Trixies bright pink shirt and Spritles yellow shirt, are also expertly handled by both TVs. The real difference is each TVs color profile. While the G6 delivers these colors with real depth and richness, the R95Hs colors are more subtle, and arguably more accurate and natural looking. Image 1 of 2 The G6 (left) delivers bolder colors comapred to the R95H (right) when displaying the Lumas from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Image credit: Nintendo / Universal Pictures / Future) Again, the G6's (left) colors have that bit more punch to them (Image credit: Nintendo / Universal Pictures / Future) Image 1 of 2 View Original Image 2 of 2 View Original Switching to animation, in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ,
both TVs again demonstrated excellent color reproduction, with a similar profile to what Id seen in Speed Racer . As the Lumas gathered for story
time, the various colors of their bodies popped on both TVs, and again the G6 had that beautiful depth and boldness, while the R95H had a more neutral but realistic look.

I did find at times that the G6 leaned a little too heavily towards red,
which made some reds, such as Marios hat and overalls or the red of a toadstool, look a little oversaturated compared to the rest of the picture. The R95H had a much more uniform color profile, with no one color standing out. Still, the G6s more vivid colors were hard to look over, and did really suit the crisp, colorful animation of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie . Contrast and dark room viewing Both the G6 (left) and R95H (right) deliver strong contrast, balancing light and dark tones well in this scene from The Batman (Image credit: Warner Bros / Future) Switching both TVs to Filmmaker Mode for darker content, I started my comparisons with my go-to contrast-y movie: The Batman . While OLEDs tend to be the best option for high-contrast scenes, thanks to their self-dimming pixels for deeper dark tones, I was surprised by how close this particular contest was.

In high-contrast scenes, such as the exploration of the crime scene at Mayor Mitchell's house, or as Bruce talks with Alfred in the Batcave, both TVs demonstrated an excellent balance between the dark tones of the environment and the lamps/overhead lights. While the G6 did show richer dark tones overall, the R95Hs highlights, such as light hitting the side of Commissioner Savages face at the aforementioned crime scene, actually had more impact, despite its lower peak HDR brightness.

Both TVs also showed superb shadow detail. When Batman stands on a darkened subway platform, his armor is completely legible, despite the dark surroundings and dimly lit nature of the scene; this is a scene that some TVs Ive tested have struggled with. Both TVs also did a very good job preserving the dark tones while accurately displaying these details too. Both TVs delivered deep black levels, accurately portraying this shot of space from Alien: Romulus (Image credit: 20th Century Studios / Future) Another thing I noticed while watching The Batman was that I actually preferred the R95Hs
skin tones. On the G6, peoples skin tones in darker scenes looked a little washed out, while on the R95H they appeared to have more color, looking more true-to-life.

Sitting between the two TVs, I did notice that off-center, the R95H is prone to some backlight blooming (where bright objects against a dark background have a halo of light around them), whereas the G6 wasnt, thanks to its self-dimming pixels and lack of backlight.

For one final test, I used a scene from Alien: Romulus , in which the team approaches the Romulus station for the first time. Both TVs did a fantastic job rendering the deep, black tones of space, and while I expected this from the G6 OLED, I was pleasantly surprised by how rich the R95Hs blacks were, especially for backlit TV. OLED vs RGB: who comes out on top? For me, the G6 OLED is the better TV of the two, but the R95H proves just how effective
Micro RGB can be, and how OLED manufacturers should be wary of the new technology (Image credit: Future) In terms of pricing, these two TVs are on a level pegging. A 65-inch G6 costs $2,999 / 2,999 / AU$4,999, while a 65-inch R95H costs $2,999 / 3,099 / AU$4,999. So, while they may both be at the very premium end of the market, if you have that kind of money, price isnt really
a factor here, as theres nothing much between them.

So it really comes down to performance. Ive said before that RGB TVs, at
least the ones Ive tested, havent achieved OLED-killer status just yet, and the same is true here but its getting close. For me, I preferred the G6s overall contrast, textures and color performance, but that doesnt mean the R95H didnt impress, especially for darker-room viewing, and when prices start to drop for these two TVs, my decision could swing the other way. OLED may be the current king, but RGB is hot on its heels. Over the next couple of years, this is going to be a thoroughly intriguing contest. Today's best LG OLED evo AI G6 4K Smart TV 2026 deals 1,699 1,599 View Deal 1,599.98 View Deal 2,099 View Deal Show more We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Today's best Samsung R95H Micro RGB 4K TV deals voucher gift 3,099 2,899 View Deal 2,899 View Deal 2,899 View Deal Show more We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Thinking of buying a new TV? Try our TV size and model finder! You tell it how far you sit from your TV, we'll tell you what size to buy based on viewing angle advice from image quality experts, and we'll recommend our three top TVs at that size for different prices. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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