What (Not) To Expect: CES 2026 TV Preview

Let's talk about what to expect from TVs at CES 2026, but let's also talk about what we should not be expecting. If we manage our expectations, I think we'll all be much more excited in the long term! Also, leave your comments about what you want to learn from this year's show so I can try to plug in the answers where possible! CHAPTERS! 0:00 Vegas cold open + CES vibes 1:08 The premise: What not to expect at CES (and what you can) 1:24 Sony: don’t expect big TV announcements 2:13 What you can expect from Sony coverage (press sneak peeks) 2:39 No “new laws of physics” tech (QDEL/QE… not in TVs yet) 3:11 The real story: refinements + surprising evolutions of existing tech 3:47 Caleb’s CES plan: LG → Samsung → Dolby → TCL → Hisense 4:48 No 4K/240Hz gaming TVs (why it’s still not happening) 5:30 Gamer-friendly TV features + monitor advancements to watch 6:05 Don’t expect prices at CES (mostly) 6:32 The “one TV” price tease + subscribe plug 6:59 No mass-market microLED (yet) 7:56 Stop asking for 12-bit panels (and why BT.2020 doesn’t require them) 8:51 BT.2020 talk is coming — what it means + content reality check 10:02 Wrap-up + what to comment/ask Caleb to hunt down 10:38 Notes time (outro tag) Thanks to B&H for supporting CalebRated’s CES 2026 content! Here’s Rich’s stellar CES 2026 shooting rig, which you can get for yourself!  Canon R5C Cinema Camera: https://bhpho.to/4jp9AcU Canon Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens:  https://bhpho.to/4sjQWax DJI RS4 Gimbal: https://bhpho.to/4q8Pfvg Sirui Carbon Fiber Monopod: https://bhpho.to/4q8Pfvg Core SWX SNAP Mighty Smart Stacking Battery: https://bhpho.to/4q8PoPk Using these affiliate links may earn this channel a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!