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CES 2026 is well underway, and the talk of the show for TV fans has been RGB Mini-LED TVs. TCL is taking things a bit differently with a new subset of Mini-LED models called its SQD (Super Quantum Dot) Mini-LED series, which offer enhanced dimming zones and broader color coverage for superior picture performance.
TCL also announced a new RM9L RGB Mini-LED TV that will use similar technology to other models in the market with the X11L's UltraColor filter. Pricing and an official release date are still to be determined.
TCL 2026 TVs: X11L SQD Mini-LED TV
The TCL X11L SQD Mini-LED is a jaw-dropping display that boasts serious upgrades over its primary competition, including Mini-LED and QLED models. Think of the X11L as a step above Mini-LED TVs, offering 20,000 local dimming zones, up to 10,000 nits of peak brightness, and 100% coverage of the BT.2020 gamut.
We'll have to wait and see just how accurate those numbers are once we get the X11L in our labs, but the star of the show is the so-called "Super QLED Crystals," for which Super Quantum Dots (SQD) gets its name. Essentially, the X11L uses highly advanced quantum dots to deliver superior color.
Here are the prices and available sizes for the TCL X11L SQD Mini-LED series:
- TCL X11L 75-inch: $6,999
- TCL X11L 85-inch: $7,999
- TCL X11L 98-inch: $9,999
Note that the 75-inch model will be introduced at a later date, while the 85-inch and 98-inch models launch in January. You can already pre-order the TCL X11L SQD Mini-LED TV at TCL's web store.
Several standout features also make the cut on the X11L, unlike several of its competitors, including Dolby Vision 2 Max. This is thanks to the advanced TSR AI processor, which supports Super Resolution, which also gives the X11L access to HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG.
Any concerns about blooming are also put to bed as the X11L features TCL's Deep Color System that combines its UltraColor Filter and Advanced Color Purity algorithm to get as close to life-like accuracy as is possible. It also aims to diminish color crosstalk, otherwise known as blooming, so the image keeps its fullness even with bright whites and darker scenes take up the screen.
There's a lot to love about the new TCL X11L. It's a promising look at the future of Mini-LED TV technology, but it's still too early to tell how well it fares against the more premium RGB Mini-LED sets also debuting at CES. The X11L isn't the only SQD Mini-LED TV set to launch this year, as it is also bringing to market the QM8L and QM7L.
TCL 2026 TVs: QM8L & QM7L SQD Mini-LED TVs
TCL is launching two additional SQD Mini-LED TVs in 2026, which include the QM8L and QM7L, which will also act as successors to the TCL QM8K and TCL QM7K from last year's lineup. It will also be debuting a budget Mini-LED model in the QM6L that takes up from the 2025 TCL QM6K, one of our favorite budget Mini-LED TVs.
There's precious little extra information available about these sets at this time, as TCL has focused primarily on the X11L for CES 2026. We can expect more details, including release dates and pricing, to be unveiled later this year, potentially in March or April.
TCL 2026 TVs: RM9L RGB Mini-LED TV
Like many of its counterparts, TCL is also bringing to markets its own RGB Mini-LED TV, but decided against showing it at CES. Called the TCL RM9L RGB Mini-LED TV, the advanced display is riddled with mystery. TCL has thus far only announced the name of its new RGB Mini-LED TV, offering minimal additional details about pricing, sizes, and specs.
However, TCL did note that the RM9L features the same UltraColor Filter found on the TCL X11L, which should give it a hefty leg up with enhanced accuracy and contrast, as well as diminished blooming. That's about all we know about the RM9L at this time, but keep your eyes peeled for more information as it's unveiled later this year.
TCL 2026 TVs: outlook
As others tout their advanced technologies, noting the enhanced colors and picture performance available in RGB Mini-LED TVs, TCL decided to take a step back for CES this year. The TCL X11L is an excellent starting point for TCL's 2026 strategy, offering a small glimpse into what can be expected from the brand beyond where the industry as a whole is moving.
However, we still know very little about its main Mini-LED lineup, which could be some of the best TVs to come out in 2026. The TCL QM6K Mini-LED TV remains one of our favorite budget models, and the QM6L could be yet another go-to budget gaming set that offers enhanced features over its predecessor.
Similarly, the TCL QM8L and TCL QM7L could give Hisense a run for its money. This is where the real battle will take place for TCL, noting the leaps and bounds its SQD Mini-LED TVs offer against prime competition, particularly against Hisense's U8 and U7 series TVs.
It's challenging to delineate where the new RM9L RGB Mini-LED TV lands in the ever-growing pool of similar models, as information about the model is currently sparse. We'll have to wait and see what else TCL is cooking up for the rest of 2026.
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