Can RGB mini-LED dethrone OLED? Here’s what it needs to do

OLED has been at the very top of the TV market for several years now and is arguably the most popular of panel technologies. Thanks to its self-emissive pixel design, it generates the most accurate blacks and contrast available, along with vibrant colors and excellent detail.

One area where OLED used to struggle, however, was its brightness. The best OLED TVs used to cap out at roughly 1,000 nits peak brightness a few years ago, making them difficult to view in brighter viewing conditions. This is where mini-LED came in. Even more affordable, mid-range mini-LED TVs were capable of hitting higher peak brightness, making them the top choice for brighter rooms.

But OLED TVs are getting brighter. At CES 2026, OLED panels capable of hitting 4,500 nits were introduced by LG and Samsung, and although this will be under specific testing conditions, we’ve seen ...