When it comes to TV and display technology, CES 2026 has been a wild ride so far. We have already seen Samsung and LG launch their respective Micro RGB TVs, Amazon enter the Art TV domain, and Displace giving its wireless TVs a wall-sized treatment. The biggest surprise, however, comes from TCL, as the Chinese manufacturer ditches the RGB trend in favor of its X11L SQD-Mini LED TV instead.
While we won’t dive deep into the nuances of SQD, it’s important to point out here that SQD stands for Super Quantum Dots, but what’s its role? Tech Radar states ‘Super QLED Crystals’ used in the X11L’s display panel go beyond the capabilities of the standard quantum dots used in QLED and mini-LED TVs by providing 100% coverage of the BT.2020 color gamut, which should position the X11L among the brightest TVs in the industry.
There is no denying that Mini-LED has been closing the gap on OLED for years, but TCL’s CES 2026 reveal with the next-generation SQD series might finally tip the balance. Early reports and booth impressions describe the TCL lineup as one for the ages. This is possible courtesy of “TCL Deep Color System” technologies that help achieve 100% BT.2020 color coverage, up to 20,000 dimming zones, and 10,000 nits of peak brightness, for superior HDR performance, color, and brightness.
Other features include the latest Halo Control System for precise light management, support for Dolby Vision 2 (via future OTA updates), four HDMI 2.1 ports, and integration with Google TV, including Gemini AI. This is enhanced with a Bang & Olufsen audio system that makes viewing TV at home no less of a theatrical experience.
This level of clarity, coupled with peak brightness, is high enough to make bright-room viewing effortless, while maintaining contrast and color depth that rivals (and in some cases beats) premium OLED panels. The X11L SQD-Mini LED TV will be available in three sizes: 75, 85, and 95 inches, with each priced at $7,000, $8,000, and $10,000, respectively. There is no word on the exact release date, but expect it to hit the market well before the first Prime Day this year.
