Core Insights - The focus of the 2026 CES is the competition between Chinese and Korean companies in the Mini LED television market, highlighting advancements in RGB-Mini LED technology [2][4] - Major brands like Hisense, Samsung, LG, and TCL are showcasing high-end Mini LED televisions, emphasizing color richness and realism, with AI integration expected to deepen in the industry [2][4] Group 1: Technology Advancements - Hisense introduced RGB-Mini LED technology, incorporating a fourth cyan LED chip to address color issues and achieve 110% BT.2020 color gamut, while reducing blue light and energy consumption [3] - Samsung's Micro RGB Mini LED television utilizes sub-100 micron LED chips to enhance image quality, and LG's Micro RGB Mini LED also achieves 100% BT.2020 color gamut [3][5] - TCL's SQD-Mini LED television combines quantum dot technology with Mini LED, achieving 100% BT.2020 color gamut and a peak brightness of 8500 nits [3][5] Group 2: Market Trends - Mini LED televisions are expected to challenge OLED's position in the high-end market and are projected to grow significantly, with an estimated shipment of 21.1 million units in 2026, a 58% increase year-on-year [9] - Despite an overall decline in global television shipments, Mini LED televisions are anticipated to grow by 40%, reaching a market penetration of 10% [9] - The global shipment of Mini LED televisions is expected to reach 16.12 million units in 2026, marking a 30.1% increase, with the Chinese market leading the growth [10] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Chinese brands are narrowing the gap with global leaders in the television market, with predictions that they may challenge for the top position by 2026-2027 [11] - The competition among brands has shifted from basic specifications to differentiated display technologies focusing on light sources, chips, and color management systems [5] - AI technology is set to play a significant role in enhancing television experiences, with expectations for deeper integration in 2026, moving towards generative AI applications [11]