TCL C7L vs TCL X11L
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| TCLC7L | TCLX11L | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2026 | July 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Panel detail | SQD-Mini LED (Super Quantum Dot) on a CSOT HVA 2.0 Pro panel; dimming zones 800 (55″), 1,152 (65″), 1,352 (75″), 1,624 (85″), 2,176 (98″) | SQD-Mini LED (Super Quantum Dot) on a CSOT WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel; 11,520 dimming zones (75″), 14,400 (85″) |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced |
| Screen finish | 0.5% low-reflection film | 0.5% low-reflection film |
| Peak brightness | Up to 2,700 nits (55″) and 3,000 nits (65″ to 98″) (TCL) | Up to 9,000 nits (75″) and 10,000 nits (85″) (TCL) |
| Colour range | Up to 100% BT.2020 (area ratio, TCL lab figure) | Up to 100% BT.2020 (area ratio, TCL lab figure); 1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC) with quantum dots |
| Picture processing | AI ClarityMaster, AI ContrastMaster, AI ColourMaster, AI MotionMaster; 26-bit dynamic dimming; Super Condensed Micro Lens and Micro-OD backlight | AI ClarityMaster, AI ContrastMaster, AI ColourMaster, AI MotionMaster; 26-bit dynamic dimming; Super Condensed Micro Lens and Micro-OD backlight |
| Picture modes | – | Vivid, Standard, Sport, Filmmaker Mode, Movie, Game, PC, Intelligent |
| Motion handling | – | MEMC 120 Hz |
| Viewing angle | – | 178°/178° (typical, open cell) |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″ | 75, 85″ |
| Largest size | 98″ (better) | 85″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on HDMI 1 and 2 (the 288 Hz Game Accelerator works on these ports); HDMI 1.4/2.0/2.1 and HDCP 1.4/2.2; eARC/ARC; HDMI CEC | 4 × HDMI 2.1; eARC/ARC; HDMI CEC |
| Variable refresh range | 48–288 Hz (288 Hz via the Game Accelerator at lower resolutions, HDMI 1 and 2) | 48–288 Hz (288 Hz via the Game Accelerator at lower resolutions) |
| Input lag | – | 13.3 ms at 4K 60 Hz and 7.7 ms at 4K 120 Hz with local dimming on Low (RTINGS, 85-inch) |
| Game features | Game Master, Gamebar, 288 Hz VRR Game Accelerator, Dolby Vision gaming | Game Master, Gamebar, 288 Hz VRR Game Accelerator |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Processor | TSR AiPQ Processor | TSR AiPQ Processor (MediaTek Pentonic 800) |
| Speakers | 2.1 channels | – |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Speaker detail | Audio by Bang & Olufsen, 2.1-channel surround design with Hi-END speakers; TCL lists no power figure | Audio by Bang & Olufsen with Hi-END speakers; TCL lists no power or channel figures |
| Audio features | Beosonic sound tuning by Bang & Olufsen | Sound modes Movie, Music, Speech, Game, Sports, Night and Custom; DTS Virtual:X |
| Voice assistants | Google Assistant built in; hands-free voice control | Google Assistant built in; hands-free voice control via built-in microphone |
| Casting | Google Cast (Chromecast), AirPlay 2, Miracast | Google Cast (Chromecast), AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Software updates | Software and firmware updates for at least 8 years after the model leaves the market (TCL product information sheet) | Software and firmware updates for at least 8 years after the model leaves the market (TCL product information sheet) |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand, 55″ 1226 × 710 × 55.9 mm; 65″ 1444 × 832 × 56 mm; 75″ 1666 × 960 × 56.7 mm; 85″ 1888 × 1084 × 57.9 mm; 98″ 2180 × 1247 × 61 mm | Without stand, 75″ 1658 × 979 × 24 mm; 85″ 1880 × 1104 × 21 mm |
| Stand | Stand footprint (W × D), 55″ 315 × 270 mm; 65″ 386 × 369 mm; 75″ 386 × 367 mm; 85″ 408 × 379 mm; 98″ 1709 × 420 mm | Two feet; footprint 1496 × 380 mm (75″), 1718 × 380 mm (85″) |
| VESA pattern | 300 × 300 mm (55″ to 75″); 600 × 400 mm (85″, 98″) | 600 × 400 mm |
| Power use | SDR/HDR on mode, 55″ 64/250 W; 65″ 85/300 W; 75″ 107/370 W; 85″ 103/396 W; 98″ 124/520 W; 0.5 W standby, 2.0 W networked standby | SDR/HDR on mode, 75″ 128/276 W; 85″ 155/690 W; 0.5 W standby, 2.0 W networked standby |
| Energy class | SDR: E (55″ to 75″), D (85″, 98″); HDR: G | SDR: F; HDR: G |
| Warranty | 2 years (UK); TCL UK's registration offer adds 3 years for purchases made by 30 June 2027 | 2 years (UK); TCL UK's registration offer adds 3 years for purchases made by 30 June 2027 |
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