We typically see LG TV announcements a bit before CES, but this year the company had a surprise in store. CES 2026 marks the return of LG's ultra-thin "Wallpaper" TV. The latest version sports a gorgeous OLED screen and wireless connectivity, and it's about as thin as a pencil. We were able to check out the new Wallpaper TV during a CES preview event, along with LG’s Gallery and Micro RGB sets. The company also announced refreshed OLED and LED sets for this year, but it's clear that 2026 will be filled with intriguing TVs for a variety of consumers.
LG's 2026 Wallpaper OLED TV (Devindra Hardawar for Engadget)
The Wallpaper TV (LG W6)
If money were no object, I'd want a 100-inch LG Wallpaper TV in my family room immediately. It looks shockingly thin in person — almost as if it's some sort of sci-fi prop — and it delivers the rich colors and dark levels we expect from OLED. Cable management is also a cinch, since it requires just a single power cable. The A/V inputs are handled by LG's One Connect box, which you can position wirelessly up to 10 meters away from the TV.
LG's 2026 Wallpaper OLED TV from the rear (Devindra Hardawar for Engadget)
The LG W6 combines the best of LG's OLED technology, including "Hyper Radiant Color" for improved black levels and color, "Brightness Booster Ultra" to crank up luminance 3.9 times more than conventional OLEDs and a reflection free screen material. LG's Alpha 9 Gen 3 processor beefs up its performance, and its NPU also helps to improve upscaling and overall image performance. (And yes, you can also access generative AI features via Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini, if you're into that sort of thing.)
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All of that adds up to one of the most remarkable TVs I've seen in years. I haven't been too enamored with other TV gimmicks lately, like everything trying to mimic Samsung's The Frame, or the usless 8K sets. But a super-thin wireless TV with the best OLED panel available? That's the stuff dreams are made of.
LG's 2026 Gallery TV (Devindra Hardawar for Engadget)
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