TCL does not tiptoe to 2026. Already during the CES at the beginning of the year gave us clues of some of the things they were preparing, but it was not until now that we have begun to know more details about the next models that the firm has already ready. And in its catalog of televisions for 2026 we find more than a dozen models that cover from the access segment to the premium range, all based on its own technology with which it intends to gain ground.
Through a press event that we were able to attend, the company presents itself as the fastest growing consumer electronics brand in Europe in recent years, and it wants to make 2026 the year in which it makes this achievement most visible. Below these lines we tell you which products they want to strengthen their strategy with.
SQD Mini LED and RGB Mini LED, the big protagonists of TCL by 2026
TCL makes its own panels, giving it a lot of leeway on costs and specifications that few rivals can replicate. This advantage of vertical integration is what allows it to stand up to big brands like Samsung or LG. In the Mini LED segment they already have a long way to go, and this year they want to materialize all that experience in their products with two new technologies: SQD-MiniLED and RGB Mini LED.
The spearhead: SQD-Mini LED in two versions
The most ambitious model of the new batch is the X11L, direct successor to the X11K. It is the reference that TCL placed at the top of his hierarchy and arrives in sizes of 75, 85 and 98 inches. It uses what the brand calls SQD-Mini LED, a combination of its Mini LED backlight technology with extended colorimetry quantum dot panels and an improved self-color filter.
On paper, the goal is to reduce light pollution between local dimming zones (the eternal Achilles’ heel of Mini LED versus OLED) and improve color purity. In addition, it has sound signed by Bang & Olufsen, a native 144 Hz refresh rate and compatibility with Dolby Atmos.
Down the scale, the C8L inherits the C8K with the same 55, 65, 75 and 85 inches plus the addition of the 98-inch size. TCL aims for up to 6,000 nits of peak brightness (remember that this figure is always in a very small panel window), AiPQ processor for AI scaling and up to 4,032 local dimming zones.
The C7L, for its part, further expands the size range (from 50 to 115 inches) and shares the SQD-Mini LED technological base with 2,176 local dimming zones, native 144 Hz and variable refresh rate (VRR).
RGB Mini LED: a generation leap in color
TCL’s other big technical bet for 2026 is what it calls RGB-Mini LED, a type of technology that other manufacturers have also tested (see Sonythat now collaborates with TCL, Hisenseor Samsung with its Micro RGB), and that TCL shows in two models: the RM9L and the RM7L.
Unlike conventional Mini LED, where the backlight LEDs emit white light, This technology uses primary colored LEDs (red, green and blue) integrated directly into the panel. The result ends up leading to greater chromatic precision, also reducing color bleeding between adjacent areas.
The RM9L comes in the most striking measurements in the catalog: 85, 98 and the monumental 115-inch screen. On the other hand, the RM7L covers 65, 75, 85 and 98 inches. It should also be noted, as usual, that all models work with Google TVand also all their high-end televisions offer a 144 Hz refresh rate.
QD-Mini LED and the mid-range: the bulk of the volume
The middle strip of the catalog, probably where TCL will move the largest number of units, is occupied by models with QD-Mini LED panels (Quantum Dot + Mini LED, without the RGB component). Here comes the C6K Pro (successor of the C6K), available from 50 to 98 inches with a central base support, and the P8L (evolution of the P8K), which starts at 55 inches but with a base at both ends of the television. Both work at 144 Hz and 4K UHD resolution.
Entry range, affordable models for all audiences
To complete the catalog, TCL adds several more affordable lines that operate at 60 Hz and with less complete panel technologies. The A400 and A400U incorporate conventional QLED technology in sizes from 55 to 98 inches, models for users who prioritize size over everything. The P7L (QLED) and the P6L (LCD-LED) are the options for those who prioritize price in the 43 to 85-inch segment.
And in the most economical range, for those smaller living rooms or other rooms in the home, there is the S5L with Full HD resolution diagonally between 32 and 50 inches with a QLED panel and Android TV operating system, while the S4K is the only reference with HD resolution, only available in 32 inches.
The lifestyle model: the NXTVISION A400 Pro
Outside of the main list of conventional televisions, TCL also presents the A400 Pro NXTVISION, its bet on the most design-oriented display segment and home decoration. The concept is similar to that of frame televisions from other companies: it is placed against the wall or on a separate dedicated stand, it has a matte anti-reflective screen and, when it is not playing content, it can display works of art as if it were a painting.
It is driven by a QD-Mini LED panel and has up to 448 local dimming zones. It is the only model in the catalog that escapes purely technical logic to find a decorative space in our living room.
Selling only cheap TVs has long been over.
TCL doesn’t want to be just the manufacturer that sells cheap TVs. In fact, for years it has proven to have a very good hand in its high-end panels. The premium segment continues to revolve around OLED panels, but the manufacturer continues to insist with its Mini LEDsinnovating year after year in this segment. For our part, it remains to be seen first-hand about their SQD-Mini LED and RGB-Mini LED technology and see how far they can go with improvements in performance.
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