TCL X11L vs TCL C8L 65-inch
Get the TCL C8L. Unless you want the most spectacular picture TCL makes and the budget for it: then the X11L.
TCL X11L
TCL's 2026 flagship: the brightest, most colourful LCD picture around, with deep blacks and four HDMI 2.1 ports.
TCL C8L 65-inch
TCL's best UK TV below its flagships: extreme brightness, rich colour, deep blacks and Bang & Olufsen sound.
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Expert Reviews notes the 75-inch C8L costs £2,299 against £3,999 for the 75-inch X11L. The C8L is already extremely bright with deep blacks and four HDMI 2.1 ports. The X11L adds even more brightness and colour, with almost no blooming head-on.
- —You want the best LCD picture you can buy.
- —You're buying 75 inches or more.
- —You want most of the picture for much less.
- —You want a 55- or 65-inch.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Extreme brightness and colour
- +Almost no blooming head-on
- +Four HDMI 2.1 ports, up to 144Hz
- −The built-in speakers disappoint for the price, with light bass.
- −The colour calibration controls don't fully work.
- −The screen reflects more than some premium rivals.
- −Heavy, with feet only at the corners: you need a wide unit or a strong wall.
- +Extremely bright, rich colour
- +Deep blacks with very little blooming
- +Four HDMI 2.1 ports and B&O sound
- −Out of the box its power-saving Eco settings dim the picture; switch them off.
- −Bright lamps and windows reflect off the screen.
- −Leave noise reduction off: it's too aggressive.
Ready to choose?
- Is the TCL X11L worth it?
- Is the TCL C8L worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.