TCL used CES 2026 to introduce its new flagship X11L SQD-Mini LED Series, positioning the lineup as a top-end home theater option built around higher color accuracy, deeper black levels, and an ultra-thin industrial design. The X11L series sits at the top of TCL’s TV portfolio and serves as the debut platform for the company’s new SQD-Mini LED display technology.
The X11L is designed to address long-standing trade-offs between brightness and black level performance, pairing high peak brightness with a dense local dimming system and a new color architecture aimed at improving consistency across the screen.
SQD-Mini LED and TCL’s New Deep Color System
At the core of the X11L series is TCL’s new SQD-Mini LED technology, which combines Super Quantum Dots, the CSOT UltraColor Filter, and an Advanced Color Purity Algorithm. Together, these elements enable the display to reach 100 percent of the BT2020 color gamut while maintaining tighter color control and reducing artifacts such as color blooming.
The panel is supported by an enhanced Halo Control System that increases the number of discrete dimming zones to as many as 20,000, paired with peak brightness levels reaching up to 10,000 nits. The goal is to deliver deeper blacks, brighter highlights, and improved shadow detail with minimal haloing, even in challenging HDR scenes.
The CSOT WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel
X11L models use TCL’s new CSOT WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel, described by the company as its most advanced LCD panel to date. The panel features a wide color viewing angle, high static contrast rated up to 7,000:1, and a new anti-reflective layer designed to improve contrast in brighter rooms.
A ZeroBorder design reduces visible bezels, while the updated panel architecture supports the Deep Color System and higher brightness levels without increasing cabinet depth.
AI Processing and Google TV Integration
TCL pairs the new hardware with updated processing, including a new 26-bit backlight controller and the TSR AI Processor. The processor handles AI-based color tuning, contrast optimization, motion processing, upscaling, and audio adjustments, working in tandem with the Halo Control System to fine-tune local dimming performance in real time.
The X11L series runs Google TV with built-in Gemini support, enabling conversational voice control for content discovery, smart home interactions, and general TV navigation. TCL positions this integration as a way to make TV control feel more natural and less menu-driven.
Audio by Bang & Olufsen with Expandable Options
Audio duties are handled by Audio by Bang & Olufsen, with tuning focused on dialogue clarity, balanced mids, and a wider soundstage. TCL extends the audio experience further with an expandable wireless system that allows users to add an optional wireless subwoofer and up to four Dolby Atmos FlexConnect speakers for a 4.1.4-channel configuration.
This modular approach is intended to let users build out a surround setup over time without committing to a traditional soundbar or receiver-based system upfront.
Ultra-Thin Design and Art-Focused Features
All of the X11L technology is housed in an ultra-thin cabinet measuring just 0.8 inches deep. The flat-back design allows the TV to mount flush against a wall, reinforcing TCL’s focus on blending performance hardware with clean, minimalist aesthetics.
Art Mode and Art Gallery features are included, allowing the TV to display artwork when not in use, further supporting the “TV as décor” concept.
Pricing and Availability
TCL confirmed that the largest X11L models are available for pre-order now, with pricing set as follows:
- 75-inch model: $6,999.99 MSRP
- 85-inch model: $7,999.99 MSRP
- 98-inch model: $9,999.99 MSRP
