▲AQUOS 4K mini LED TV
In VGP 2026, one of Japan's largest comprehensive awards for audiovisual equipment, sponsored by Ongen Publishing Co., AQUOS 4K mini LED TV
The HV1 Line earned high praise for its "AI Auto" mode, which automatically optimizes picture and sound quality. Judges also highlighted its outstanding energy-saving performance and the availability of large-screen sizes.
The Gold Award–winning AQUOS QD-OLED <4T-C65HS1> is equipped with a latest-generation QD-OLED (Quantum Dot OLED) panel. By combining Sharp’s proprietary heat dissipation structure and panel drive circuitry that maximize brightness performance, peak brightness has been improved to approximately twice that of Sharp’s previous models*¹, delivering exceptional brilliance and rich color reproduction. In addition, the TV features the high-quality, high-output 100W “AROUND SPEAKER SYSTEM PLUS,” which provides an immersive integration of sound and visuals. Its ability to achieve both outstanding picture quality and powerful audio was highly praised.
In the category awards, five products received Gold Award, including AQUOS QD-OLED 4K TV <4T-C55HS1>, AQUOS OLED 4K TV <4T-C42HQ2>, and AQUOS XLED/AQUOS mini LED series.
■ VGP 2026 Award Winners (Gold Award and Above)| Special Grand Prize | 4K Mini LED TV AQUOS HV1 Line | ||
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4K OLED TV Category (50" to 60") |
Gold Award |
4K OLED TV AQUOS QD-OLED <4T-C55HS1> |
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4K OLED TV Category (Under 45") |
Gold Award |
4K OLED TV AQUOS OLED <4T-C42HQ1> |
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4K LCD TV category (80" to 100") |
Gold Award |
4K mini LED TV AQUOS <4T-C85HV1> |
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4K LCD TV category (70" to 80") |
Gold Award |
4K mini LED TV AQUOS XLED <4T-C75HP1> |
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4K LCD TV category (55" to 60") |
Gold Award |
4K mini LED TV AQUOS XLED <4T-C55HP1> |
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VGP is Japan's largest and most prestigious comprehensive award for audiovisual equipment, launched in 1987. It covers "audiovisual products" such as 4K OLED/LCD TVs and Blu-ray recorders, "pure audio products" such as speaker systems and audio players, and "lifestyle products" such as earphones/headphones, wireless speakers, smartphones, and PCs. The VGP judges, consisting of 10 critics who are active in numerous media such as specialized magazines, as well as leading retailers nationwide, vote and judge the best-selling products, taking into account not only outstanding equipment performance but also market trends.
VGP jury： 10 members (in no particular order): Shintaro Ohashi (jury chairman), Kenzo Konoike, Takashi Iwai, Kazuya Orihara, Shinobu Unakai, Saburo Ubukata, Atsushi Takahashi, Kenji Nomura, Masanori Hayashi, and Atsushi Yamamoto.
＊ The products introduced above are for the Japan market.