LG confirms Australian pricing and availability of radically revamped 2026 TV lineup — and there’s one big change I’m excited about the most
After a strong 2025, in which we gave all three of LG’s OLED TVs – the B5, C5 and G5 – positive reviews and saying the mid-range C5 is the best TV for most people, the company has finally revealed Australian pricing and availability for its 2026 TV range.
As was the case last year, here in Australia we were late to experience the new range, but thankfully I’ve now been able to get up close and personal with the QNED, the OLED TV and even the company’s only Micro RGB model.
A more refined television series
The biggest change this year, in my opinion, is that LG has now said goodbye to its entry-level NanoCell TV series – which debuted last year at just AU$749 – instead opting for QNED technology as the default gateway to its TVs. What’s even more exciting is that LG’s QNED TVs have also done away with edge-lit backlighting systems, with Mini LED backlighting being used across the range.
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I spent some time with the QNED81 TV in January 2024 and was able to compare it side-by-side with the then-flagship G3 OLED. I found the color production to be good, but it ultimately struggled when it came to brightness, which had a negative effect on contrast. Now that QNED TVs are all moving to Mini LED backlighting, over which the onboard processor will have better control, I’m excited to see just how much improvement has been made.
When I saw the new QNED displays at a recent demo, the colors and brightness were indeed much better. I’ll look forward to seeing these in more normal living conditions, because with prices starting again at AU$749 for a 43-inch QNED70, there could be a lot of value there.
OLED continues to shine
Of course, LG is best known for its OLED TVs and this year the company has made some exciting updates that it hopes will allow it to continue to compete at the highest level.
The G6 flagship gets a new Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 display panel, a second-generation version of the Primary RGB Tandem panel used in the LG G5. Improvements include Hyper Radiant Color technology, which LG says extends the brightness benefits of its Tandem RGB primary panel to other picture quality factors such as color and contrast.
The TV also gets a new Brightness Booster Ultra feature that claims to provide a 20% increase in brightness over the G5. Finally, the screen’s anti-glare coating has been improved, with LG claiming a screen reflectance of less than 0.5%.
My UK-based colleagues recently ran a side-by-side test of the flagship LG G6 against the Samsung S95F to see how LG’s new technology fared against what is arguably the best TV for watching in bright rooms, thanks to its Glare Free panel technology. In short, this is a positive result for LG, with less pronounced reflections than on the G5, while maintaining excellent black levels.
The other big change for the LG OLED 2026 lineup is the popular mid-range C6 model, which will now be offered in two versions. One version will receive the same primary Tandem 2.0 RGB panel found in the flagship G6, while the other will continue to use the same WOLED panel found in previous C-series TVs.
In other global markets, the top model will be known as the C6H. However, I asked local LG reps if the same model name would be used in Australia, and they told me no, it wouldn’t. The C6 name will be used for the entire range, but TV specialists and displays in stores are expected to highlight the fact that the larger models benefit from an upgraded OLED panel.
The slight downside is that to get the more advanced OLED panel, you’ll need to opt for the 77-inch or 83-inch LG C6. On paper, you might wonder why you would go for a big-screen G6, when you can get the same technology in a more affordable model. The main difference between the two is the anti-reflective coating, with the C6 benefiting from a lower variant.
All versions of the LG C6 and G6 will receive the same AI Alpha 11 Gen 3 processor, which promises major picture improvements, including upscaling. Previously, the flagship G series received the latest processor, so it’s great to see it also coming to the mid-range C series this year.
I’ll have to wait for TechRadar’s team of TV experts to finish reviews of all the new models, but I expect the LG C6 to become the best TV for most people in 2026.
Massive RGB mic
Finally, LG also presented its new Micro RGB television, the MRGB96. Oddly enough, the number in the model name doesn’t relate to screen size: it will be available in 75-, 86-, and 100-inch variants, with prices starting at AU$7,999.
LG still positions its OLED TVs as the pinnacle of its entire lineup, but there’s no denying how impressive the colors look on the new model. This shouldn’t be too surprising, as LG claims to offer the triple crown of color accuracy, with 100% coverage of the BT.2020, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces.
When can I get LG 2026 TVs and how much will they cost?
LG has maintained the same introductory prices for its OLED TVs this year as last year, and in fact the massive 97-inch G6 OLED has dropped AU$10,000 to an introductory price of AU$29,999 (the 97-inch G5 launched at AU$39,999).
Full pricing and availability is as follows.
