Samsung and LG are facing criticism for labeling some of their entry-level and Edge-Led televisions as "Mini-Led," a term that has become associated with high-quality displays. This practice has raised concerns among consumers and industry experts about the clarity and accuracy of product labeling. Mini-Led technology is known for its superior performance, with models from brands like TCL, Hisense, Samsung, and Sony showing strong results in brightness, contrast, and image quality. However, there is currently no official international standard defining what qualifies as Mini-Led, unlike standards such as USB or HDMI. Technically, a Mini-Led screen uses very small LEDs for backlighting. It is generally understood that true Mini-Led displays also use direct LED lighting, with LEDs placed behind the screen and individual control over multiple zones—known as local dimming. This setup allows for better contrast and fewer image issues like blooming or light leakage. However, Samsung and LG have adopted a broader interpretation of the term, focusing mainly on the size of the LEDs rather than the placement or the inclusion of local dimming. This means that Edge-Led TVs, which use LEDs only along the edges of the screen, can be labeled as Mini-Led even though they are considered to offer lower image quality compared to true Mini-Led models. At CES 2025, Samsung introduced The Frame Pro as a Mini-Led TV, but it later became clear that it used Edge-Led backlighting. In 2026, Samsung launched a new Mini-Led range, including models like the M80H and M70H, which are Edge-Led models. The company also shifted terminology from "Micro-Led RGB" to "Micro-RGB," which does not align with the Mini-Led RGB standard. LG has similarly used the term "Micro-RGB" for some of its models, including the MRGB96, which it classified as "Mini Led RGB." However, these models use Edge-Led technology without local dimming and employ white LEDs rather than RGB LEDs. According to Reuters, TCL has taken legal action against Samsung in the U.S. over the use of the term "Mini-Led." TCL previously faced a similar lawsuit in Germany regarding the use of the QLED designation. The absence of a clear standard for Mini-Led technology has left consumers confused, struggling to distinguish between different display technologies based on marketing labels.