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tcl TCL 98QM8L – Full Specifications TV
RATED
Excellent
9.0/10

97.5″ TCL 98QM8L – Full Specifications

Four HDMI 2.1 inputs help the TCL 98QM8L stand out as a 97.5-inch 4K SQD-Mini LED TV.

97.5″ · 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2026
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Display
97.5 in, HVA, SQD-Mini LED, 3840 x 2160 pixels
97.5
Refresh rate
48 Hz - 144 Hz
48 Hz
Dimensions
2166 x 1236 x 54 mm
2166
Weight
57.5 kg
57.5 k
Processor
MediaTek 9655+
9655

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 97.5-inch HVA panel with SQD-Mini LED
  • 48 Hz 144 Hz (hertz) with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and ALLM
  • Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ Gaming, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG format support
  • 4 x HDMI 2.1 plus HDMI eARC, optical audio out
  • Unlike the 98Q7D Pro, the 98QM8L lists four HDMI 2.1 inputs rather than a two-plus-two HDMI 2.1/2.0 mix.
Cons
  • Typical and peak brightness are not published, so the premium backlight label cannot be translated into measured HDR output.
  • No DisplayPort video input is listed
  • The supplied stand has no published positional adjustment
  • Response time is not published

Score & Ratings

9.0/10 Great
Design
9
Display
9
Color
9
Performance
9
Connectivity
9
Television Identity & Market 5
Specification Value
Brand TCL
Series C8L / QM8L
Model 98QM8L
Model Year 2026
Available Colors Black
Screen Geometry & Format 4
Specification Value
Screen Size 97.5 in
Marketed Screen Size 97.5 in
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Screen-to-Body Ratio 97.93 %

97.5" Display Size (247.7 cm) 16:9

247.7cm 97.5" 215.9 cm / 85" 216.6 cm / 85.3" (overall unit) 121.4 cm 47.8" 123.6 cm 48.7" (overall)

Resolution at a Glance

3840×2160 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 8.3 MP — 4× the pixels of Full HD
Panel Architecture & Light Control 3
Specification Value
Panel Type HVA
Panel Bit Depth 10 bits
Display Colors 1073741824 colors / 30 bits
Resolution, Scaling & Signal 4
Specification Value
Native Resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p
Pixel Density 45 ppi
Pixel Pitch 0.562 mm
HDCP Support Yes
◑ Luminance, Blacks & Contrast 1
Specification Value
Viewing Angles 178 ° / 178 °
HDR Formats & Tone Mapping 3
Specification Value
HDR Support
Dolby Vision IQDolby VisionHDR10+ GamingHDR10+HDR10HLG
IMAX Enhanced Yes
Filmmaker Mode Yes
Motion Processing & Response 2
Specification Value
Maximum Refresh Rate 48 Hz - 144 Hz
Motion Processing AI Motion with enhanced MEMC
Console, VRR & Game Tools 5
Specification Value
Variable Refresh Rate Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Auto Low Latency Mode Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
High Frame Rate Yes
AMD FreeSync AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
Game Bar AI Gaming with Game Bar
Picture Intelligence & AI 1
Specification Value
Filmmaker Mode Yes
Broadcast Tuners & Reception 5
Specification Value
Built-In TV Tuner
Yes
Tuner Configuration Analog (NTSC / PAL / SECAM)ATSCClear QAM
Analog Tuner NTSC / PAL / SECAM
North American Digital Tuner ATSC
Clear QAM clear qam
Compute, Memory & Storage 5
Specification Value
Processor Brand Name TSR AIPQ Processor
System on Chip MediaTek 9655+
CPU Architecture ARM Cortex-A73, 1800 MHz, Cores: 4
GPU ARM Mali-G57 MC1
RAM Capacity 4 GB
Smart Platform & System 2
Specification Value
Smart TV Yes
Operating System Google TV
Voice Assistants & Search 1
Specification Value
Google Assistant Yes
HDMI Signal Interface 9
Specification Value
Total HDMI Ports
4
HDMI 2.1 Ports
4× HDMI 2.1
HDMI CEC Yes
Audio Return Channel Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
High Frame Rate Yes
Variable Refresh Rate Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
HDCP Support Yes

Ports & Connections

HDMI4USB-A2EtherneteARCOptical Audio
USB, Audio & Legacy I/O 5
Specification Value
Total USB Ports
2
USB-A 2.0 Ports
1× USB 2.0
USB-A 3.0 Ports
1× USB 3.0
Ethernet Port 1× RJ45
Optical Audio Output 1× S/PDIF
Wireless, LAN & Casting 9
Specification Value
LAN Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 8
Wi-Fi Standards 802.11a
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi Direct Yes
DLNA Yes
Apple AirPlay Yes
Google Cast Yes
Multi-View Yes
Panel-Only Size & Mass 4
Specification Value
Width Without Stand 2166 mm
Height Without Stand 1236 mm
Depth Without Stand 54 mm
Weight Without Stand 57.5 kg
Assembled TV Size & Mass 4
Specification Value
Width With Stand 2166 mm
Height With Stand 1272 mm
Depth With Stand 420 mm
Weight With Stand 58.5 kg
Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint 1
Specification Value
Chassis Color Black
Wall Mounting & Installation 8
Specification Value
VESA Mount 600 x 500 mm
VESA Interface 600 x 500 mm
VESA Size 600 x 500 mm
Removable Stand Yes
Height Adjustment NoLandscape / portrait pivot: NoLeft / right swivel: NoForward / backward tilt: No
Swivel Adjustment NoForward / backward tilt: No
Tilt Adjustment No
Pivot Adjustment NoLeft / right swivel: NoForward / backward tilt: No
Electrical Load & Efficiency 4
Specification Value
Power Input 100 V - 120 V
AC Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Standby Consumption 0.5 W
Ambient Light Sensor Yes
Picture Feature Inventory 3
Specification Value
Ambient Light Sensor Yes
Filmmaker Mode Yes
IMAX Enhanced Yes
Gaming Validation & Compatibility 2
Specification Value
Game Bar AI Gaming with Game Bar
ALLM Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Regulatory & Industry Approvals 2
Specification Value
CE Advanced Color Purity Algorithm)
IMAX Enhanced Yes
In-the-Box Components 1
Specification Value
Screen Size 97.5 in
RECOMMENDED VIEWING DISTANCE 98"
Viewing Distance = 1.5–2.5 × Screen Size
98" Centre screen at eye level (~42") 98" TV → 12.2–20.3 ft viewing distance

25° field of view — Comfortable, relaxed viewing.

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Estimated Running Cost

Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.

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Monthly—
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Uses about 18% less power than the average we track in this category.

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