TCL X11L vs TCL QM8L
Get the TCL QM8L. Unless you want the most spectacular picture and 75 inches or more: 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 QM8L
TCL's brightest mainstream TV: huge HDR punch, very little blooming and four HDMI 2.1 ports. 65 inches and up.
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The QM8L shares the X11L's Super Quantum Dot colour and four HDMI 2.1 ports, is incredibly bright and costs far less, starting at 65 inches. The X11L goes further, with almost no haloing and extreme brightness, and RTINGS scores it higher.
- —You want TCL's best picture.
- —You're buying 75 inches or bigger.
- —Your room is very bright.
- —You want a 65-inch.
- —You want most of the picture for half the money.
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 for HDR and sunny rooms
- +Very little blooming around bright objects
- +Four HDMI 2.1 ports, up to 144Hz
- −HDR isn't accurate out of the box and can't be fully calibrated.
- −Reflections from lamps and windows are noticeable.
- −Chunkier than most high-end TVs, on a centre pedestal stand.
Ready to choose?
- Is the TCL X11L worth it?
- Is the TCL QM8L 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.