After recently teasing it, LG Display showed off its newest version of OLED technology , called Primary RGB Tandem 2.0, at CES 2026. This update is all about two things: making the peak brightness higher and making the surface reflections lower. The company says that its new TV panels can reach an impressive 4,500 nits. The announcement is a direct response to the growing competition from high-end Mini LED and QD-OLED displays.
LG Display’s new Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 display tech for brighter OLEDs
The “Tandem” architecture is what makes the 2.0 update work. This technology has many layers of red, green, and blue organic light-emitting diodes. LG wants to get higher brightness levels without speeding up the breakdown of the organic materials by spreading the work across these layers.
Beyond raw brightness, LG is emphasizing a new “Perfect Black Anti-Reflection” coating. The firm claims a reflectance rate of 0.3%, which is currently the lowest for large-format displays . This technical adjustment targets a long-standing criticism of OLED screens: their tendency to lose contrast and act as mirrors in environments with high ambient light.
27-inch OLED gaming monitor at 720Hz
The Tandem 2.0 stack is also moving into the monitor market. LG Display showcased a 27-inch panel capable of a 720Hz refresh rate. To achieve this, the display uses Dynamic Frequency & Resolution (DFR) technology. The monitor also allows users to choose between a 540Hz QHD mode or a 720Hz HD performance mode.
Additionally, the company is diversifying its portfolio with a 39-inch ultrawide curved monitor featuring a 5K2K resolution.
Automotive integration
The automotive sector is becoming a primary focus for LG’s flexible OLED technology. At their exhibit, the company demonstrated a 51-inch “pillar-to-pillar” display designed to cover the entire width of a vehicle’s dashboard. This implementation aims to provide separate “infotainment” zones for the driver and passenger.
LG also presented a “Slidable OLED” concept for dashboards. Using a plastic OLED (P-OLED) base, the screen can be partially hidden or extended to a full 33-inch display depending on whether the vehicle is in motion or parked.
The staggering 4,500-nit figure is a significant technical claim. However, it is important to note that these measurements often reflect specific, small-window test conditions. It is a similar situation to that of HBM and peak screen brightness on mobile devices. It would be best to check the real-world performance of these displays beyond laboratory peaks. Still, they promise to offer truly impressive results.
