Present at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, TCL lifted the veil on its new SQD-Mini LED display technology. The fruit of over ten years’ research, this innovation marks a further step in the manufacturer’s commitment to improving the image quality of its Premium TVs, combining luminous precision, color fidelity and an ultra-slim design. What are the main advantages of this technology, and how does it differ from previous generations?
A more precise, more stable, more immersive Mini-LED
SQD-Mini LED technology introduces several key improvements: it draws on TCL’s Deep Color system to broaden the color spectrum and enhance contrast. This reduces color interference (known as crosstalk), ensuring hue stability even in complex scenes rich in detail and color.
Another essential component is the Halo Control system, which effectively limits halo effects around bright objects against a dark background. The result is sharper images and better-controlled contrast, even in bright rooms. This system is housed in an ultra-thin chassis that’s less than 2cm thick, designed to blend discreetly into modern interiors.
Enhanced performance thanks to an optimized structure
The SQD-Mini LED TV panel offers wider colorimetric coverage, with a 33% improvement in gamut and a 69% increase in color accuracy, thanks to a new Super QLED layer. This stability is expressed even at high brightness levels, while preserving the legibility of dark areas. This is a significant advantage when it comes to rendering high-contrast scenes in which bright and dark areas coexist.
The integration of artificial intelligence, via Google Gemini, also enables advanced personalization of the user experience, in a connected environment, whether for entertainment or voice control of the TV ecosystem.
X11L: the flagship of the home theater range
The flagship model presented at CES, the TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED, embodies this move towards the high-end segment. It combines backlighting with 20,000 dimming zones, brightness of up to 10,000 nits and a native refresh rate of 144Hz. This trio ensures smooth, punchy playback for fast-moving content such as action films or sporting events.
Thanks to the use of Super Quantum Crystals, the UltraColor filter and a color purity algorithm, TCL promises to render nuances with enhanced realism. Compatibility with the BT.2020 spectrum used in the film industry guarantees vivid, accurate colors. All this is combined with a WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel, which offers a uniform image whatever the viewing angle.
Regarding audio, the collaboration with Bang & Olufsen, initiated in 2024 on TCL NXTVision A300 Pro TVs and then extended to TCL Premium TVs in 2025, delivers full, immersive sound without the need for external speakers.
Summary
With its SQD-Mini LED technology and Premium X11L range, TCL confirms its position as a major player in the evolution of Mini-LED TVs. The combined approach of hardware innovations (optimized panels, light control, design) and software (embedded AI, intelligent image processing) aims to deliver a visual experience that meets the expectations of the most discerning home theater enthusiasts. Pricing and availability of the new models, including the X11L, will be announced later this year.
