LG Introduces:

· 40 new models headlined by the LG OLED evo W6, the world’s thinnest True Wireless OLED TV¹;

· Debut of ultra-premium Micro RGB (MRGB) evo display technology;

· New Alpha 11 AI Processor that leverages a Dual AI Engine to power AI picture and sound quality;

· Enhanced gaming and cinematic viewing with 4K 165Hz capability;

· Updated webOS 26 platform, offering a more personalised user experience.

 

AUCKLAND, 18 MARCH 2026: LG Electronics New Zealand (LG) today announced local availability of its 2026 TV lineup, delivering a home entertainment range set to enhance the way New Zealanders enjoy content at home. 

 

The lineup is headlined by the return of the iconic LG OLED evo Wallpaper TV (W6), now featuring True Wireless technology. At just 9.9mm thin, the W6 offers users greater freedom in their interior design by wirelessly transmitting visually lossless 4K video and audio from the separate Zero Connect Box.¹

 

Powering the company’s premium 2026 models (W6, G6, C6), the Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen3 uses a new Dual AI Engine that goes beyond single-engine capabilities, running parallel algorithms to refine sharpness and texture simultaneously, delivering natural and balanced images. This hardware is the foundation for the company’s Affectionate Intelligence philosophy, its approach that defines LG AI as a partner that is designed to work with users to enhance their daily lives. This comes to life through new webOS 26 features that learn and adapt to the user, creating a viewing experience that is both powerful and intuitively personalised.

 

The launch comes at a time where the role of the TV continues to evolve into a multi-purpose screen at the heart of the home. Today’s households face a modern media dilemma with complexity and fragmentation from juggling live broadcast TV, multiple streaming services, high-performance gaming, and casting from personal devices.  

 

Dylan Cruickshank, Category Marketing Manager (Home Entertainment & IT), LG Electronics New Zealand, commented on the launch:

“With our 2026 lineup, we're proud to offer Kiwis a comprehensive range of home entertainment solutions, designed to suit a variety of lifestyles and budgets. 

 

Whether it’s the cinematic perfection of LG OLED evo for the movie enthusiast, the big screen QNED models for the ultimate sports night, or the latest in TV technology with our new Micro RGB evo for colour brilliance, this range is built on providing Kiwis with genuine choice. Our goal is to ensure that every household can find an LG screen that not only fits their space but elevates their entertainment experience."

 

The kings of OLED reign - LG OLED evo

Building on the company's 13-year legacy as the leading global brand in OLED technology,³ LG continues to deliver the pinnacle of picture quality. The self-lit pixels of LG OLED deliver perfect blacks and True Colour in any light, achieving 100% Colour Volume to DCI-P3⁴ for realistic images.  

 

This is enhanced in 2026 by Hyper Radiant Colour Tech on premium models,⁵ a next-generation OLED technology that delivers incomparable brightness and colour in almost any light. This is complemented by a tiered Brightness Booster technology with the premium OLED W6 and G6 models (55- to 83-inch) featuring Brightness Booster Ultra. The technology uses an advanced light-boosting algorithm to reveal more vivid highlights and clearer details, delivering up to 3.9 times the brightness of the LG OLED B6 TV.⁶ For added clarity in bright rooms, premium models (W6 and 55- to 83-inch G6) are also Reflection Free Premium as certified by Intertek, minimising distracting screen reflections to less than 0.5% of natural and ambient light.⁷

 

The flagship LG OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TV revives the iconic LG Wallpaper Design first launched in 2017, with a new model that's just 9.9mm thin. The model sits flush against the wall for a seamless, art-like look, made possible by the separate Zero Connect Box which transmits 4K visuals wirelessly.¹ This is complemented by the premium G6 series, which also features the Flush Fit Gallery Design,⁸ and for long-term peace of mind, both the W6 and G6 series are covered by a 5-year limited panel warranty under OLED Care+.⁹

 

The popular C6 series continues to offer a balance of performance and value, now powered by the Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen3 and featuring Brightness Booster Pro on its larger 77- and 83-inch models. This technology illuminates a brighter picture up to 3.2x brighter than LG OLED B6, through enhanced light and colour control, making every scene pop. Meanwhile, the 48- to 65-inch C6 and 97-inch G6 models’ Brightness Booster technology helps reveal impressive highlights and clear detail.

 

As an entry to the world of OLED, the B6 series offers an accessible option powered by the new Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen3. 

 

For gamers, the LG OLED lineup provides an immersive advantage, with select models offering up to 4K 165Hz capability and ClearMR 10000 certification.¹⁰ All OLED models support NVIDIA® G-SYNC® and AMD FreeSync™ Premium and a near-instantaneous 0.1ms response time for exceptionally smooth and responsive gameplay.

 

Home cinema experience – Dolby Atmos FlexConnect

The cinematic experience is further elevated by the TV's ability to act as the central hub for the new LG Sound Suite. Compatible 2026 LG TVs support Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, an innovative technology that allows users to wirelessly connect a modular sound system and place speakers anywhere in the room, all while intelligently optimising the sound to the room's layout for a truly immersive and flexible Dolby Atmos experience.² To match the visuals, select models also support Dolby Vision paired with FILMMAKER MODE™ with Ambient Light, preserving the director’s vision by optimising the picture to the surrounding light levels.

 

New frontier in colour precision – LG Micro RGB evo

Further demonstrating its leadership in display technology, LG is expanding its premium lineup with the introduction of LG Micro RGB evo. 

Leveraging the same powerful Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen3 typically used to control 8 million self-lit pixels in the company’s premium OLED TVs, this immense processing power enabled RGB Primary Colour Ultra, delivering the highest colour reproduction for LG LCD TVs to date. For viewers who prioritise professional-grade colour accuracy, Micro RGB evo offers a compelling new choice, with Triple Crown 100% Colour Gamut Area Ratio to BT.2020, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB colour spaces.¹¹

 

Big screen stadium experience – LG QNED evo

For New Zealanders seeking the ultimate big-screen experience, the 2026 LG QNED evo TV range delivers premium LED picture quality on expansive screens up to huge 115-inches. The QNED evo lineup leverages Dynamic QNED Colour Pro, a wide colour gamut technology replacing quantum dots that achieves 100% Colour Volume to DCI-P34 for a rich spectrum of lifelike colour, perfect for sports viewing in bright, open-plan living rooms.

 

This year, LG has expanded its advanced MiniLED technology across the entire QNED range, including the entry-level QNED70 model. This provides even the entry point to the range with a premium feature. High-end models (QNED87 and QNED90) are powered by the advanced Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen3, and MiniLED with Precision Dimming Technology, using tiny, precisely controlled backlights to deliver sharp contrast and fine detail.

Intelligent and personalised Smart TV experiences – webOS 26 & AI

At the heart of the 2026 range is a suite of intelligent features built on the upgraded webOS 26 platform, designed to simplify the viewing experience. At the core of the range are new AI processors that automatically optimise picture and sound. Features such as AI Picture Pro upscale content to 4K that upscales every frame and scene on screen, while AI Object Remastering intelligently enhances voices for crystal-clear dialogue.¹²

 

This Affectionate Intelligence comes to life through the new AI Hub, an intuitive command centre featuring Multi AI Search for complex conversational questions powered by Google Gemini and MS Copilot, and AI Voice ID which offers a personalised 'My Page' for each member of the household.¹³

The award-winning webOS 26 offers users a secure and worry-free entertainment environment. Reinforced by LG Shield, the platform features robust multi-layered protection, including network encryption and digital signatures, ensuring peace of mind with every interaction.¹⁴

 

Furthermore, LG delivers long-term value with the return of the webOS Re:New Program, ensuring the entertainment experience continuously evolves as the technology does. With a commitment to five years of webOS upgrades, users will consistently receive the latest features and technologies, keeping the TV experience fresh and engaging.¹⁵

Smart connectivity is also central to the platform with the Home Hub transforming the TV into an intuitive central control point for the smart home, connecting and managing devices from Google Home, LG ThinQ, and Matter.¹⁶

 

To help New Zealanders navigate the modern media dilemma, webOS 26 provides seamless access to a comprehensive suite of content, where viewers can access the content they know and love, and find new favourite movies and TV shows. LG 2026 TVs include popular streaming services including Netflix, Neon, Disney+and Apple TV+, catch live and on-demand sport through Sky Sports Now and access local content with catch-up TV apps from TVNZ+and ThreeNow. This is complemented by LG Channels, the company's FAST channel service, offering more than 100 free via IP, without the need for a terrestrial aerial or satellite.¹⁷

 

The 2026 LG TV range is available from leading retailers from April 2026, with LG Sound Suite rolling out later in the year. To find out more, please visit: https://www.lg.com/nz/tv-soundbars/all-tv-soundbars/

 

The full 2026 TV range includes:   

 

Type	Model	In-store
OLED evo W6	OLED83W6	July
	OLED77W6	July
OLED evo G6	OLED97G6	April
	OLED83G6	May
	OLED77G6	April
	OLED65G6	April
	OLED55G6	April
OLED evo C6	OLED83C6	May
	OLED77C6	April
	OLED65C6	April
	OLED55C6	April
	OLED48C6	April
	OLED42C6	May
OLED B6	OLED77B6	April
	OLED65B6	April
	OLED55B6	April
Micro RGB evo	100MRGB96	April
	86MRGB96	May
	75MRGB96	May
Mini RGB evo	86MRGB86B	April
	75MRGB86B	April
	65MRGB86B	April
	55MRGB86B	April
QNED evo Mini LED QNED87B	100QNED87B	May
	86QNED87B	April
	75QNED87B	April
	65QNED87B	April
	55QNED87B	April
QNED evo Mini LED QNED80B	86QNED80B	April
	75QNED80B	April
	65QNED80B	April
	55QNED80B	April
	50QNED80B	April
	43QNED80B	April
QNED Mini LED QNED70B	86QNED70B	April
	75QNED70B	April
	65QNED70B	April
	55QNED70B	April
	50QNED70B	April
	43QNED70B	April