The television industry is not practically OLED, as brands are also putting concentrate on RGB Mini-LED Televisions. Philips is a terrific example of it. For 2026, the Dutch brand exceeds OLED, revealing the MLED981 from The Xtra series as its very first RGB Mini-LED TV. It is positioned as a premier choice for those who want the cinematic depth of an OLED however require the severe brightness of an LED for well-lit rooms.
The MLED981 television adopts RGB Mini-LED innovation that changes conventional blue LEDs and quantum dots with separate red, green, and blue LEDs to achieve 100% BT.2020 color volume. The RGB Mini-LED backlight consists of 11,520 zones and provides an outstanding peak light output of 2,500 Nits. The main focus was on the general image quality with much better control of halos and movement artefacts.
This RGB mini-LED television is geared up with a 10th Gen AI P5 processor for enhanced AI HDR tone mapping that uses much better contrast and highlights. There is likewise a new AI HDR expansion/restore function that uses frame-by-frame analysis to determine the inbound HDR signal and restore the original light output of the content, based on the peak light output of the screen. It utilizes a 165Hz panel with 97% DCI broad color range coverage and supports Dolby Vision IQ Max for improved visual efficiency.
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The three-sided Ambilight lighting system additional develops an immersive watching experience. This result makes the screen feel bigger, enhances viewed contrast, and reduces eye pressure. The television likewise supports the new Matter-enabled AmbiScape feature that allows you to extend the ambient lighting effect into the seeing area. You can connect the MLED981 television to approximately 4 external Smart lights.
Just like the 2026 OLED lineup, the MLED981 runs on the most recent version of the TitanOS Smart television platform and is powered by a MediaTek Pentonic 800 chipset, allowing 4 HDMI 2.1 ports. With a wide 48-330Hz bandwidth, it supports high-end video gaming PCs for ultra-smooth motion in busy gameplay. The display screen includes a 70W 4.1-channel stereo, comprising 2 down-firing and two side-firing drivers, together with a rear-mounted subwoofer for immersive audio.
As for aesthetic appeals, the Philips MLED981 RGB Mini-LED television features an extra-narrow metal bezel frame with a thin brushed strip throughout the bottom of the screen to match the metal ‘edge’ arched feet in a Satin Chrome Sheen finish. The television will be available in an 85-inch screen size when launched in October 2026.
Via: News release