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TCL Sues Samsung in US Over Allegedly Misleading Mini LED Advertising

Chinese TV maker TCL filed a lawsuit in California accusing Samsung of falsely marketing three models as Mini LED.

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Chinese television manufacturer TCL filed a lawsuit in California against South Korean company Samsung Electronics on a Monday, accusing the rival of deceptive advertising. [1] TCL alleges that Samsung marketed three specific television models-the M70H, M80H, and M90H-as Mini LED products despite the claim that they lack the associated components and functions of that technology. [2] Samsung stated in a press release that it intends to defend itself vigorously and fully supports the quality and accuracy of its product descriptions. [3] TCL asserts that it surpassed Samsung in 2025 in the volume of Mini LED television sales in the United States, with a market share of 32.7% compared to Samsung's 31.1%. [4] TCL claims that Samsung rebranded a cheap model from a recycled product line as Mini LED, whereas the essential advantage of Mini LED is the independent control of small diod groups behind the screen to improve contrast. [5] The affected Samsung television models were launched in March 2026 with prices ranging from 330 to 2,499.99 dollars. [6]
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  1. Chinese television manufacturer TCL filed a lawsuit in California against South Korean company Samsung Electronics on a Monday, accusing the rival of deceptive advertising. · Diario Libre
  2. TCL alleges that Samsung marketed three specific television models-the M70H, M80H, and M90H-as Mini LED products despite the claim that they lack the associated components and functions of that technology. · Diario Libre
  3. Samsung stated in a press release that it intends to defend itself vigorously and fully supports the quality and accuracy of its product descriptions. · Diario Libre
  4. TCL asserts that it surpassed Samsung in 2025 in the volume of Mini LED television sales in the United States, with a market share of 32.7% compared to Samsung's 31.1%. · Diario Libre
  5. TCL claims that Samsung rebranded a cheap model from a recycled product line as Mini LED, whereas the essential advantage of Mini LED is the independent control of small diod groups behind the screen to improve contrast. · El Día
  6. The affected Samsung television models were launched in March 2026 with prices ranging from 330 to 2,499.99 dollars. · El Día
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