> At a Glance
> – TCL unveils X11L as its sole CES 2026 TV, a 4K LCD up to 98 inches
> – Super Quantum Dot layer + MiniLED backlight claims 10,000-nit peak brightness
> – Covers 100 % of BT.2020 color space via three new “Deep Color” systems
> – Why it matters: If verified, it could become one of the brightest consumer TVs ever shipped
TCL is betting everything on one flagship at CES 2026: the X11L, a giant LCD that fuses MiniLED backlighting with a fresh Super Quantum Dot layer the company says pushes color and brightness to eye-searing levels.
How TCL Plans to Outshine MicroRGB rivals
While LG and Samsung promote MicroRGB backlights for purer hues, TCL insists its SQ-LED approach delivers superior contrast thanks to a proprietary backlight system married to a Halo Control algorithm that curbs halos on high-contrast scenes.
The set’s 4K panel layers three new in-house technologies under the “TCL Deep Color System” banner:
- Super Quantum Dot Crystals (Super QLED)
- TCL UltraColor Filter
- TCL Advanced Color Purity Algorithm
Together, TCL claims, they secure full BT.2020 coverage.
Brightness, Bezels, and Audio Credentials
A MiniLED array drives peak luminance to a claimed 10 000 nits-a figure that, if accurate, would park the X11L among the brightest TVs commercially produced. The WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel ships in an anti-reflective, ZeroBorder design that visually erases the bezel.
Support stacks up as follows:
| Format | Supported |
|---|---|
| Dolby Vision IQ | Yes |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HDR10 | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
Bang & Olufsen supplies the onboard sound system, with Dolby Atmos playback baked in.
Early Eyes-On: Vivid, but Filmmaker Mode Dims the Party
Daniel J. Whitman previewed the X11L briefly beside competing MicroLED sets. In Standard mode the picture looked punchy and high-contrast, echoing the performance of TCL’s QM8 and QM9 lines. Switching to Filmmaker Mode, however, drained saturation noticeably, leaving color accuracy and standard adherence still in question.
Size and Availability
TCL will ship the X11L this month in three screen sizes:
- 75-inch
- 85-inch
- 98-inch
Key Takeaways
- Single flagship strategy: only one new TCL TV at CES 2026
- Spec-sheet-leading 10 000-nit claim hinges on independent verification
- Full BT.2020 coverage promised via triple-layer color system
- Real-world Filmmaker Mode performance remains unproven
If lab tests confirm the 10 000-nit figure and BT.2020 mastery, TCL’s lone-wolf approach could leave rivals scrambling to catch up in the brightness race.
