TCL C8L vs TCL X11L

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C8L compared with X11L

	TCLC8L	TCLX11L
Overview
Released
Released	May 2026	July 2026
Display
Panel
Panel	Mini-LED	Mini-LED
Panel detail
Panel detail	SQD-Mini LED (Super Quantum Dot) on a CSOT WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel (HVA 2.0 on the 55″); dimming zones 1,008 (55″), 2,040 (65″), 2,584 (75″), 3,200 (85″), 4,032 (98″)	SQD-Mini LED (Super Quantum Dot) on a CSOT WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel; 11,520 dimming zones (75″), 14,400 (85″)
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	144 Hz	144 Hz
HDR formats
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras
HDR extras	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced; Dolby Vision 2 promised in a future software update	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced
Screen finish
Screen finish	0.5% low-reflection film	0.5% low-reflection film
Peak brightness
Peak brightness	Up to 3,000 nits (55″), 5,000 (65″), 5,500 (75″) and 6,000 (85″, 98″) (TCL); about 3,500 nits sustained and 5,000 nits peak measured on the 65-inch (FlatpanelsHD)	Up to 9,000 nits (75″) and 10,000 nits (85″) (TCL)
Colour range
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
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
Picture modes	–	Vivid, Standard, Sport, Filmmaker Mode, Movie, Game, PC, Intelligent
Motion handling
Motion handling	–	MEMC 120 Hz
Viewing angle
Viewing angle	–	178°/178° (typical, open cell)
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	55, 65, 75, 85, 98″	75, 85″
Largest size
Largest size	98″ (better)	85″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	Yes	Yes
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	4 × HDMI 2.1; eARC/ARC; HDMI CEC	4 × HDMI 2.1; eARC/ARC; HDMI CEC
Variable refresh range
Variable refresh range	48–288 Hz (288 Hz via the Game Accelerator at lower resolutions)	48–288 Hz (288 Hz via the Game Accelerator at lower resolutions)
Input lag
Input lag	12.4 ms at 4K 60 Hz and 7.8 ms at 1440p 120 Hz (FlatpanelsHD, 65-inch)	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 features	Game Master, Gamebar, 288 Hz VRR Game Accelerator	Game Master, Gamebar, 288 Hz VRR Game Accelerator
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	Google TV	Google TV
Processor
Processor	TSR AiPQ Processor (MediaTek Pentonic 800)	TSR AiPQ Processor (MediaTek Pentonic 800)
Speakers
Speakers	2.1 channels	–
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X	Yes	Yes
eARC
eARC	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
Speaker detail
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
Audio features	Beosonic sound tuning by Bang & Olufsen	Sound modes Movie, Music, Speech, Game, Sports, Night and Custom; DTS Virtual:X
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	Google Assistant built in; hands-free voice control	Google Assistant built in; hands-free voice control via built-in microphone
Casting
Casting	Google Cast (Chromecast), AirPlay 2, Miracast	Google Cast (Chromecast), AirPlay 2, Miracast
Software updates
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
Size	Without stand, 55″ 1226 × 710 × 55.9 mm; 65″ 1434 × 824 × 50 mm; 75″ 1658 × 949 × 51 mm; 85″ 1880 × 1073 × 53 mm; 98″ 2166 × 1236 × 54 mm	Without stand, 75″ 1658 × 979 × 24 mm; 85″ 1880 × 1104 × 21 mm
Stand
Stand	Stand footprint (W × D), 55″ 315 × 270 mm; 65″ 388 × 380 mm; 75″ 388 × 368 mm; 85″ 410 × 379 mm; 98″ 1885 × 420 mm	Two feet; footprint 1496 × 380 mm (75″), 1718 × 380 mm (85″)
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	300 × 300 mm (55″, 65″); 400 × 400 mm (75″); 600 × 500 mm (85″, 98″)	600 × 400 mm
Power use
Power use	SDR/HDR on mode, 55″ 64/250 W; 65″ 67/300 W; 75″ 85/400 W; 85″ 123/500 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
Energy class	SDR: E (55″, 85″), D (65″, 75″, 98″); HDR: G	SDR: F; HDR: G
Warranty
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