Two 100 Percents, Versus Three
Mini RGB and Micro RGB are two names you will meet on both LG and Samsung shelves in 2026 - three different product lines sharing two names. On the LG side, the difference between its two series is written on their certificates: Mini RGB is certified for two 100 percents (full DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB colour coverage); Micro RGB for three - adding BT.2020. This article explains what that third 100% actually is, where else the two series differ, and how to tell Samsung's same-name technology apart. Every spec below follows the official pages and newsroom wording, with sources at the end.
Three Names, Sorted First
| Name | What it is | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| LG Mini RGB evo (MRGB85) | The mainstream three-colour-backlight series, with the Alpha 8 Gen3 processor | 65, 75, 86 inch |
| LG Micro RGB evo (MRGB95/96) | The flagship three-colour-backlight series, with the Alpha 11 Gen3 processor (in Hong Kong the 86-inch is MRGB95, the 100-inch MRGB96) | 75, 86, 100 inch |
| Samsung Micro RGB (R85H/R95H) | Samsung's own three-colour backlight flagship line - unrelated to LG, they simply share the name | See our separate review |
Note the Hong Kong-specific trap: both LG series exist at 86 inches - the 86-inch MRGB85 is Mini RGB, the 86-inch MRGB95 is Micro RGB. One digit, two tiers. For Samsung's side of the name, see our Samsung R95H / R85H Micro RGB review.
Technically: Half the Same, Half Not
A conventional Mini LED TV backlights the panel with blue LEDs and derives colour through a quantum dot layer (the fundamentals are in our Mini LED vs OLED vs QLED technology guide). The half the two series share: the backlight itself becomes red, green and blue LEDs, so colour is separated at the light source rather than filtered afterwards - that is what lets the gamut stretch this far, and LG launched the two series together as one family.
The half they do not share deserves respect: Micro RGB is not simply a boosted Mini RGB - it is a different class of backlight design. Its three-colour LEDs shrink to micro scale, LG's newsroom specifies more than a thousand individually controlled dimming zones, and the processor jumps to the Alpha 11 dual AI engine. Mini RGB uses mini-scale three-colour LEDs, its dimming is simply called Precision Dimming, and LG publishes neither its backlight structure nor a zone count - so neither do we. In one line: the colour principle is shared; the light-control layer is a different animal.
The Third 100%: What BT.2020 Is
Three colour standards, three jobs: DCI-P3 is what cinema and mainstream streaming are mastered in; Adobe RGB is the photography and print standard; BT.2020 is the target gamut for ultra-HD broadcast and HDR mastering - the widest of the three, and one that most TVs on the market, including many OLEDs, cannot fill. Micro RGB's triple 100% is certified by Intertek per IDMS v1.2, and LG calls it a first for an LCD TV. For everyday viewing, full DCI-P3 is already plenty; the real beneficiaries of that BT.2020 100% are people doing imaging work who want their TV to agree with professional standards.
Row by Row: Where the Two Series Differ
| Item | Mini RGB (MRGB85) | Micro RGB (MRGB95/96) |
|---|---|---|
| Colour certification | Double 100%: DCI-P3 + Adobe RGB | Triple 100%: adds BT.2020 (Intertek) |
| Dimming | Precision Dimming (no zone count published) | Micro Dimming Ultra (newsroom: more than a thousand zones) + Dynamic Tone Mapping Ultra |
| Processor | Alpha 8 AI Processor 4K Gen3 | Alpha 11 AI Processor 4K Gen3 (dual AI engine) |
| Refresh (official wording) | VRR 144Hz (120Hz Native) | Native 120Hz, VRR up to 165Hz |
| HDMI | 3 ports (4K 120Hz, eARC, VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT) | 4 ports (same spec) |
| Audio | 20W 2.0 channel, Dolby Atmos | 40W 2.2 channel with woofers, Dolby Atmos |
| Network | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
And a set of things identical across both, so they never enter the decision: Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG all supported, with webOS 26 and Re:New programme support on each.
Gaming: the Real Difference Is the Ports
Both series run native 120Hz panels, so a PS5 or Xbox Series X gets its full 4K 120Hz either way. The VRR ceilings - 144Hz versus 165Hz - only matter with a PC attached. The difference a gaming household actually feels is HDMI count: Mini RGB has 3 ports, and a soundbar takes the eARC one, leaving two; Micro RGB has 4. And one label defused while we are here: the Micro RGB sheet lists "Motion Booster 330" - that 330 is a motion-enhancement mode label, not a 330Hz panel, the same species of number as other brands' "HSR" and "Motion Rate" figures. Read the native row, not the booster row.
Choosing: One Simple Fork
Everyday movies and dramas, want a big Dolby Vision screen - Mini RGB is already a complete choice, and the savings are better spent on a soundbar (its 20W 2.0 speakers are exactly the part worth topping up). Imaging work, colour accuracy, more than two HDMI boxes, or you want the full 100 inches - Micro RGB: triple gamut, four ports, 40W 2.2, Wi-Fi 6E. Set on 86 inches - you are the one group genuinely choosing between the two series: the table above, seven rows, is your whole decision.
For where these two series sit in LG's full year - OLED, QNED and all - see our LG 2026 TV lineup guide.
Buying From Us, Practically
Both series come as international versions with a 10-day exchange plus 3-year on-site warranty (full terms on the warranty policy page). Delivery and installation are priced by size - for the 86 and 100-inch class, photograph your lift and doorway measurements and WhatsApp us before ordering; rates are on the delivery and installation page. International versions differ from Hong Kong licensed sets in broadcast standard - we have tested reception of local free-to-air channels in Hong Kong ourselves, and our technicians tune the channels during installation; if you rely on an aerial for local TV, talk to us before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Mini RGB or Micro RGB?
Micro RGB is a clear tier up: triple 100% colour, more than a thousand dimming zones, the Alpha 11 processor, 4 HDMI ports and 40W audio. But for everyday viewing both series carry Dolby Vision and native 120Hz - if you do not do imaging work, Mini RGB plus a soundbar is the more sensible combination.
Does Motion Booster 330 mean 330Hz?
No. The 330 is a motion-enhancement mode label; the official spec is a native 120Hz panel, VRR up to 165Hz, and HDMI at 4K 120Hz. A PS5 runs 4K 120Hz without issue.
Is Samsung's Micro RGB the same thing as LG's?
Not the same product - they are two manufacturers' separate three-colour LED backlight technologies that happen to share a name. Samsung's are the R85H and R95H, which we reviewed separately.
Both series come in 86 inches - how do I tell them apart?
By the model number: the 86-inch MRGB85 is Mini RGB, the 86-inch MRGB95 is Micro RGB. The differences are colour certification (double versus triple), dimming, processor, HDMI count (3 versus 4) and audio (20W versus 40W).
About This Article
Specs for both series were checked row by row on 20 August 2026 against the LG Hong Kong official product pages (65/75/86-inch MRGB85, 86-inch MRGB95, 100-inch MRGB96); the triple-gamut certification details, the "more than a thousand dimming zones" figure and the series sizes come from LG's global official newsroom. The Samsung Micro RGB section refers to our separate article and makes no new spec claims. Market versions can differ - the set in front of you is the reference. For live specs and prices once the products are listed, WhatsApp us.
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