TCL's RGB-Mini LED TVs will start at $8,000

Source: Engadget

Overview

TCL introduced its new flagship X11L SQD‑Mini LED TV at CES 2026 and is now expanding the lineup with additional SQD‑Mini LED models and its first RGB‑Mini LED TV. All sizes of the TCL QM8L SQD‑Mini LED TV are available now, while the TCL QM7L SQD‑Mini LED TVs and the RM9L RGB‑Mini LED TVs are available for pre‑order.

SQD‑Mini LED

SQD‑Mini LED panels are TCL’s latest iteration of Mini LED technology. “SQD” stands for Super Quantum Dot, a layer of tiny crystal dots that filter the light from the LEDs, improving color accuracy without sacrificing HDR contrast.

QM8L

• Anti‑reflective SQD‑Mini LED panel
• Up to 4,000 discrete dimming zones
• Peak brightness up to 6,000 nits (after a software update)
• Supports Dolby Vision 2 Max
• Audio by Bang & Olufsen
• Runs the latest version of Google TV with Gemini support

QM7L

• Anti‑reflective SQD‑Mini LED panel
• Up to 2,100 discrete dimming zones
• Peak brightness up to 3,000 nits
• Supports Dolby Vision IQ
• Audio by Bang & Olufsen
• Runs Google TV with Gemini support

RGB‑Mini LED

TCL is also adopting the growing trend of Micro RGB / RGB Mini LED panels. Instead of using white or blue LEDs converted by quantum dots, the RGB‑Mini LED approach starts with discrete red, green, and blue LEDs, delivering richer color reproduction.

RM9L

• New RGB‑Mini LED display with anti‑reflective layer
• Over 3,800 discrete local dimming zones
• Peak brightness up to 6,000 nits (after a software update)
• Supports Dolby Vision 2
• Audio by Bang & Olufsen
• Google TV with Gemini support

![Image: TCL RM9L TV]

Pricing and Availability

• QM8L (SQD‑Mini LED) – order now:

  • 65‑inch: $2,500
  • 75‑inch: $3,000
  • 85‑inch: $4,000
  • 98‑inch: $6,000

• QM7L (SQD‑Mini LED) – pre‑order:

  • 55‑inch: $1,200
  • Up to 98‑inch: $4,000

• RM9L (RGB‑Mini LED) – pre‑order:

  • 85‑inch: $8,000
  • 115‑inch: $30,000