LG Revives the Ultra-Thin Wallpaper TV at CES, Eliminating the Sound Bar

OLED evo W6: A Slightly Thicker Design with Wireless Innovation

Nearly a decade has passed since LG first launched its remarkably thin Wallpaper TV, a device so sleek it was akin to affixing wallpaper. Following the discontinuation of these ultra-slim models in 2020, LG is set to reintroduce its Wallpaper TV line with the new OLED evo W6, debuting at the 2026 CES event. This iteration is hailed by LG as the thinnest wireless OLED in the world, embodying significant advancements over its predecessor.

Innovative Connectivity: The Zero Connect Box

LG has revolutionized connectivity by replacing the traditional portal-housing soundbar with the Zero Connect Box. This unit manages all input connections and efficiently transmits signals over distances up to 32 feet. This concept is somewhat reminiscent of Samsung's Wireless One Connect Box, commonly paired with their Frame TVs. Despite the W6 being 9mm thick—noticeably thicker than the 2.6mm model before—it still maintains an impressively slim profile, comparable to an iPhone 17 Pro Max when adhered to a wall.

Enhanced Visual Technology and Gaming Features

Among the enhancements in the latest Wallpaper TV are LG's third-generation α 11 Processor and the brand-new Hyper Radiant Color Technology, promising darker blacks, richer colors, and greater brightness levels. LG has also introduced the Brightness Booster Ultra, which purportedly amplifies brightness fourfold compared to standard OLEDs. In order to counteract glare, the TV is designed with reflection-reducing screens.

The OLED evo W6 caters to gaming enthusiasts by supporting a 4K resolution at 165Hz refresh rate and a rapid 0.1 ms pixel response time, ideal parameters for intense gaming. It boasts compatibility with NVIDIA's G-Sync, AMD's FreeSync Premium, as well as integrations with Google Gemini and Microsoft's Copilot.

Gallery+ Feature and Future Availability

When not in active use, the Wallpaper TV can transform into a decorative display through LG's Gallery+ feature, showcasing screensaver art, personal photographs, or AI-generated images. As for size variations, LG has kept silent about what dimensions will be offered. Although pricing information is under wraps, the suggestion is that costs could mirror or surpass the previous offerings, which reached figures upwards of $20,000. These new models will be unveiled for public viewing later this week at CES 2026.