TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED TV

TCL unveiled its X11L SQD-Mini LED TV series at CES 2026 in Las Vegas on January 5, positioning it as the company’s flagship model. According to TCL officials, the TV features Super Quantum Dot technology with up to 20,000 dimming zones and 10,000 nits peak brightness to deliver enhanced color accuracy and contrast.

The X11L SQD-Mini LED TV series is available in 75-, 85-, and 98-inch screen sizes, with pre-orders starting immediately at CES 2026 in Las Vegas on January 5, according to TCL’s official press release. U.S. pricing begins at $7,000 for the 75-inch model, $8,000 for the 85-inch, and $10,000 for the 98-inch, as confirmed by Engadget and TCL’s product listings. The company showcased live demonstrations at its CES booth, allowing attendees to experience the new flagship model firsthand.

The X11L employs Super Quantum Dot (SQD) technology combined with Mini LED backlighting, featuring up to 20,000 discrete dimming zones—more than three times the zones found in TCL’s previous premium QM9K model.

TCL officials said the X11L employs Super Quantum Dot (SQD) technology combined with Mini LED backlighting, featuring up to 20,000 discrete dimming zones—more than three times the zones found in TCL’s previous premium QM9K model. This system delivers peak HDR brightness of 10,000 nits and supports 100% coverage of the BT.2020 color space, which TCL claims minimizes color blooming and improves contrast. The TV also incorporates the TCL Halo Control System and Local Dimming Ultimate+, with up to 20,736 dimming zones, to further reduce halo effects and enhance black levels, according to TCL’s CES materials.

The X11L runs on the new TSR AI Processor, powered by the MediaTek Pentonic 800 chipset, with 2.5GB of RAM and 48GB of storage, as detailed in RTINGS.com’s AIDA64 tests. It supports 4K UHD HDR resolution via a WHVA 2.0 panel and includes four HDMI 2.1 ports, an ATSC 3.0 NEXTGEN TV tuner, and Google TV 14 integration, sources confirmed. TCL’s product page lists compatibility with premium HDR formats such as Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, and HLG through HDR ULTRA.

Smart features are enhanced by the Gemini smart assistant integrated within Google TV 14, enabling conversational control for content discovery and routine management, according to TCL’s press release and official blog. The TSR AI Processor also improves AI-based color accuracy, contrast, clarity, motion handling, upscaling, and sound quality. Voice commands via Gemini simplify user interaction, TCL officials said.

Audio performance is supported by a Bang & Olufsen system with AI-enhanced sound, as noted in both Engadget’s coverage and TCL’s announcements. TCL emphasized that the X11L series combines its SQD-Mini LED technology with premium audio and an elegant design to deliver a home theater experience.

The X11L SQD-Mini LED is positioned as the successor to TCL’s X11K series, shifting focus from the RGB Mini LED approach to Super Quantum Dot technology to avoid color crosstalk issues, according to analysis by RTINGS.com. TCL’s CES blog described the new series as “setting a new benchmark” and “the most advanced Mini LED TV globally.” The company also highlighted that the X11L’s immediate availability post-CES distinguishes it from competitors, which typically announce products months before release.

Following the U.S. launch, TCL plans to introduce the X11L series in Europe, with pre-orders becoming available after CES 2026, as reported by DisplaySpecifications. The company’s January 5 press release underscored its intent to “set a new standard for premium television” with the SQD-Mini LED technology, promising “ultimate performance with 100% BT.2020 color and unmatched contrast.”