TCL 98” Class X11L Series QLED SQD-Mini LED TV Smart Google TV with Gemini (New 2026) - Deep Color System with Super QLED, Up to 20000 Precise Dimming Zones, Up to 10000 Peak Nits, UltraThin - 98X11L

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My 98X11L was delivered exactly one month ago and replaced my Sony 85X950G. I am extremely pleased with the features and the cinematic quality of the images I stream over a number of different sources, including Netflix, Apple TV, Prime, Britbox, YouTube, etc. I especially like the clean start-up screen, the ease of adjusting screen brightness and viewing mode from the remote control, and the clean look of the chassis. Not everything is perfect, however. The screen is very glossy and thus highly reflective. The built-in soundbar is just okay. Hoping that the addition of the optional TCL Z100 speakers would remedy that shortcoming I bought three of those and one Z100SB subwoofer. (It can only handle a total of four satellite speakers, which is weird.) When they worked, they greatly improved the sound to where I was satisfied. However, I had to return them because they lost TV Wi-Fi pairing constantly, and the re-pairing process is a nuisance, especially in the middle of a movie. In the end, I used an AV receiver with a set of vintage traditional 5.1 surround system speakers. One other annoyance is that the stand feet are placed so far apart that I had to modify my six-foot TV cabinet. I didn't want to replace it, so I went to Home Depot and bought a 1"-thick shelving panel and cut it to the length and width to handle the TV, and painted it to match the cabinet. Still, overall, I'm happy I bought this TV.

(This review was collected as part of a promotion.) The TCL X11L makes a massive impression right out of the box. The SQD-Mini LED panel delivers jaw-dropping color saturation and contrast—the color volume and peak brightness make HDR content, films, and games pop with unmatched vibrancy without blowing out shadows or suffering noticeable blooming. ​As a display for PC gaming, it's exceptional. With full 4K 144Hz support, low input lag, VRR, and a dedicated Game Bar, handling fast-paced titles and high-framerate PC output feels as responsive and crisp as a dedicated gaming monitor. ​The Google TV OS is smooth, responsive, and cleanly organized, making navigating apps, system menus, and connected inputs effortless without the sluggishness found on many built-in smart TV interfaces. ​The Only Drawback: My single genuine wish for this flagship is a proper Multi-View / Picture-in-Picture (PiP/PbP) feature. Given the immense screen real estate and processing power, not being able to tile a live streaming app (like sports or YouTube) alongside an active HDMI input while gaming feels like a missed opportunity. ​Bottom Line: If your primary focus is top-tier visual fidelity, incredible PC gaming performance, and a snappy smart platform, the X11L is phenomenal. Adding multi-source multitasking in a future firmware update would make it the undisputed king.