TCL has unveiled its 2026 television lineup in China, headlined by the ultra-bright X11L flagship and the company’s first RGB MiniLED models, the Q10M Ultra and Q9M.

Global launches of the TVs are expected at CES 2026 in January.

The star of the show is the TCL X11L, a 98-inch set that pushes TV brightness into uncharted territory with a staggering 10,000 nits peak output – though only in short bursts.

Unlike TCL’s new RGB MiniLED models, the X11L uses the company’s “Super Quantum Dot” (SQD) MiniLED backlight, delivering up to 20,736 dimming zones and 100% Rec.2020 colour coverage. The series will also come in 85- and 75-inch versions, each just 2cm thick.

TCL has also finally delivered on its long-rumoured RGB MiniLED TVs.

Years in development, the RGB technology replaces the conventional blue LED with separate red, green and blue LEDs, promising richer colours and improved efficiency.

The premium Q10M Ultra launches in 85-, 98- and 115-inch sizes, with up to 16,848 dimming zones and 9,000 nits brightness.

TCL claims full Rec.2020 colour reproduction, putting it in direct competition with Samsung and Hisense’s giant-screen RGB LED sets.

Prices in China start at 27,999 yuan (A$5,960) for the 85-inch model and climb to 99,999 yuan (A$21,275) for the 115-inch flagship.

Meanwhile, the Q9M offers a more accessible entry point into RGB MiniLED. It starts from 7,999 yuan (A$1,700) for the 65-inch model, topping out with a 115-inch version featuring 2,880 dimming zones and 2,000 nits of brightness.

While Australia wasn’t specifically mentioned in TCL’s announcement, the company usually brings its premium MiniLED models to the local market following CES.

TCL’s RGB debut lands just as rivals Sony, Samsung and Hisense ramp up their own RGB LED strategies, challenging OLED’s dominance.

Sony showcased a prototype at IFA Berlin earlier this month, claiming its RGB panels deliver four times the colour volume of QD-OLED.

Samsung is pushing a massive 115-inch Micro RGB TV, while Hisense has pledged to deliver TriChroma RGB MiniLED models at mainstream prices in 2026.