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TCL has plenty to be pleased about, because in this year's EISA Awards the manufacturer picked up as many as six awards. Four of them went to TVs, and two more to audio devices. Interestingly, we've already had the chance to test most of the award-winning TVs ourselves. That allows you to directly compare the EISA verdict with the results of our measurements and tests. Full reviews for three models are already available on ChooseTV and on our YouTube channel.
TCL X11L awarded the EISA Statement TV title
The standout among the award winners is undoubtedly the TCL X11L. The 98-inch flagship has been awarded the EISA Statement TV 2026–2027 title, an honour for designs that showcase a manufacturer’s capabilities in the large-screen segment. The model uses SQD Mini LED technology and is equipped with a very extensive local dimming system. TCL claims as many as 20,736 backlight zones and a peak HDR brightness of up to 10,000 nits. It’s also one of the most extreme Mini LED TVs we’ve had the chance to test in our lab. The large screen, very high brightness and extensive backlighting mean the X11L is definitely not a typical living room TV.
TCL C8L wins award for best premium Mini LED TV
The second model to be honoured is TCL C8L, which received the EISA Premium Mini LED TV 2026-2027 award. It's a TV aimed at those who expect high image quality but don't necessarily want the manufacturer's biggest, most expensive flagship. The C8L also uses Mini LED technology and offers very high HDR brightness. According to the manufacturer, the model can reach up to 5,500 nits peak brightness. Importantly, TCL C8L has also been tested in our lab. This allows us to compare the EISA accolade with our own measurements and hands-on tests of the TV.
C7L was recognised for its value for money
Another award-winning TV is TCL C7L, which picked up the EISA Best Buy Mini LED TV 2026-2027 award. In this case EISA mainly highlighted the combination of the TV’s capabilities and its price positioning. The C7L is intended as a more affordable alternative to TCL’s higher-end models while retaining many advanced Mini LED features. The manufacturer claims, among other things, up to 3000 nits of HDR brightness, 1,152 local dimming zones and a native 144 Hz refresh rate. It’s also a model that we’ve already had the chance to test thoroughly.
TCL RM9L shows the future of RGB LED TVs
The TCL RM9L received the fourth TV distinction. This model won the EISA Premium RGB LED TV 2026–2027 award. The RM9L is particularly interesting because it uses RGB LED technology, which is intended to be the next step in the development of LCD TVs. Instead of conventional white backlighting, separate light sources are used for each colour channel. TCL is developing this technology as a way to achieve a wider colour gamut and even better control over the picture. We haven't had the chance to test this model yet, so we can't compare the EISA verdict with our own measurements here. However, the RM9L is one of the more interesting TVs in TCL's line-up this year and is definitely worth watching for in independent reviews.
TCL picked up two more awards for audio equipment
TCL's run of success doesn't end with four award-winning TVs. The manufacturer received two more EISA distinctions for audio equipment. The first went to the TCL Z100 and Z100-SW package, which was named EISA Wireless HT Audio System 2026–2027. The system was designed for wireless home cinema and can be expanded with additional components. A single Z100 speaker offers a 1.1.1 configuration and 170 W of power, and the whole system works with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect technology. The second award went to the TCL A65K Design Series, which was named EISA Soundbar 2026–2027. The soundbar has a 3.1.2 configuration, supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, and was tuned by Bang & Olufsen.
Has TCL really earned these awards?
This year’s EISA awards haul is particularly strong for TCL, especially in the TV category. The manufacturer picked up accolades for the extreme 98-inch X11L as well as the more affordable C8L and C7L models. Add to that the RM9L, which represents a completely different direction in LCD development thanks to its RGB LED backlighting. Importantly for our readers, we've already had the chance to test three of the four award-winning TCL TVs. That means you don't have to rely solely on the manufacturer's marketing claims or the EISA verdict. You can check our measurements, image-quality assessment and how each model behaved during testing on our site.
TCL can count this year’s EISA Awards as a particularly successful outing. The manufacturer picked up six awards, four of them for TVs and two for audio products. The X11L was named Statement TV, the C8L won Premium Mini LED TV, and the C7L won Best Buy Mini LED TV. The RM9L, meanwhile, received the award for the best premium TV with RGB LED backlighting. Interestingly, we’ve already had the chance to test three of these models, so the EISA verdict can be directly compared with our results.
Source: own compilation based on data from EISA and TCL
