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RGB MiniLED TV market expands, Dolby Vision 2 rollout

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The RGB‑Mini‑LED and True‑RGB TV market continued to broaden through mid‑2026. New consumer models appeared in Europe, with Radio Popular in Portugal offering MiniLED‑RGB and MicroLED‑RGB sets and LG unveiling its Micro‑RGB evo TV, while Sony announced pricing and a 30 % discount for its flagship QD‑OLED Bravia. Hisense solidified its lead, reporting a 55.2 % share of the 100‑inch‑plus segment in Q1 2026 and launching the UR8/UR9 RGB‑Mini‑LED series, the XR10 laser projector and the high‑refresh‑rate UX gaming monitors (2304‑zone backlight, up to 2000 cd/m²). A 32‑inch RGB‑Mini‑LED monitor entered the Chinese market, and a Hong Kong flagship store showcased a 116‑inch 8 000‑nit RGB‑Mini‑LED TV paired with a Devialet sound system. The company also released a 144 Hz ULED Mini‑LED line in India and staged pop‑up fan zones and sensory‑room installations at World Cup venues, including a five‑day Hudson Yards experience and a sponsorship of Vienna’s Donauinselfest. Sony rolled out its True RGB BRAVIA 9 II and 7 II TVs worldwide, adding the BRAVIA Theatre Trio home‑audio system and offering regional discounts in the United States, Mexico, Germany, Australia and India. Reviews highlighted the panels’ colour volume, peak brightness and OLED‑competitive performance. Market forecasts from RUNTO and Omdia projected 400‑500 k RGB‑Mini‑LED units sold in 2026, with global Mini‑LED shipments expected to near 30 million by 2030 and RGB‑LED revenue share rising to 13 % by 2030 as OLED burn‑in concerns recede. monitors. In August 2026, Dolby Laboratories introduced Dolby Vision 2, a next-generation HDR standard ~~available in two tiers:~~ featuring a ~~standard version for budget-friendly televisions and~~ tiered licensing strategy. This includes a ~~high-end~~ premium ‘Dolby Vision 2 Max’ for ~~premium hardware.~~ high-end hardware—offering features like ‘Authentic Motion’, ‘Light Sense 2’, and ‘Precision Black’—and a standard version designed to lower licensing hurdles for budget-friendly televisions. To ~~support the rollout,~~ ensure content availability, Dolby is using machine learning to automate the upgrade of approximately 33,000 existing titles, though high-end capabilities still require manual human intervention to maintain creative integrity. Hardware adoption is underway, with Hisense beginning a rollout of Dolby Vision ~~titles.~~ 2 support via firmware for select 2026 models (including UX, UR9, UR8, and U7 series) across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. These updates utilize the MediaTek Pentonic 800 chip and support both Google TV and VIDAA OS. Streaming platforms such as CANAL+, iQIYI, and Peacock have already announced support. Conversely, Sony indicated it does not plan to provide Dolby Vision 2 updates for its current lineup of 4K Blu-ray players, despite theoretical compatibility via HDMI.

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