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tcl TCL 98QM8K – Full Specifications TV
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Excellent
8.6/10

97.5″ TCL 98QM8K – Full Specifications

Private screening rooms can use the TCL 98QM8K (97.5 in), a 98-class Google TV with a 144 Hz HVA panel.

97.5″ · 1.778:116:9 · MODEL YEAR 2025
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Display
97.5 in, HVA, Mini LED, 3840 x 2160 pixels
97.5
Refresh rate
48 Hz - 144 Hz
48 Hz
Dimensions
2180 x 1236 x 54.1 mm
2180
Weight
55 kg
55 k
Processor

Overview

Private screening rooms can use the TCL 98QM8K (97.5 in), a 98-class Google TV with a 144 Hz HVA panel. It shows 3840 × 2160 at 45 ppi over a 48-144 Hz range with VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and lists 97 percent DCI-P3. Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Gaming and HLG are supported, and two of four HDMI inputs are HDMI 2.1. Weight is 56 kg with the stand and 55 kg without it, VESA is 600 × 500 mm, and two USB ports are fitted.

  • 97.5 in HVA, 3840 × 2160, 45 ppi
  • 98QM8K: 48-144 Hz, VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
  • 97% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision IQ
  • 4 HDMI (2 × 2.1), 2 × USB
  • 56 kg with stand, 600 × 500 VESA

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 98QM8K offers 98 inches with 144 Hz
  • 98QM8K: Two USB ports on the largest size
  • 98QM8K stand adds only 1 kg to panel
  • 98QM8K lists HDR10+ Gaming and Vision IQ
  • VRR with FreeSync Premium Pro support
Cons
  • 98QM8K weighs 56 kg with stand
  • Backlight and speaker details are missing
  • 98QM8K: Pixel density is just 45 ppi
  • Two of four HDMI ports are not 2.1

Score & Ratings

8.6/10 Excellent
Design
8
Display
10
Color
8
Performance
8
Connectivity
9
Television Identity & Market 5
Specification Value
Brand TCL
Series QM8K
Model 98QM8K
Model Year 2025
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 97.3 %

97.5" Display Size (247.7 cm) 16:9

247.7cm 97.5" 215.9 cm / 85" 218 cm / 85.8" (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 1.07 billion colors / 30-bit
Resolution, Scaling & Signal 4
Specification Value
Native Resolution 3840 x 2160 pixelsUltra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p
Pixel Density 45 ppi
Pixel Pitch 0.562 mm
HDCP Support Yes
◑ Luminance, Blacks & Contrast 4
Specification Value
Typical Brightness 600 cd/m²
Static Contrast 6000 : 1
Static Contrast Ratio 6000 : 1
Viewing Angles 178 ° / 178 °
Color Reproduction & Calibration 1
Specification Value
DCI-P3 Coverage 97 %
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.

HDR Formats & Tone Mapping 2
Specification Value
HDR Support
  • Dolby Vision IQ
  • Dolby Vision
  • HDR10+ Gaming
  • HDR10+
  • HDR10
  • HLG
IMAX Enhanced Yes
Motion Processing & Response 2
Specification Value
Maximum Refresh Rate 48 Hz - 144 Hz
Motion Processing Ai-MEMCMEMC (Motion Estimation Motion Compensation)
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 Game Master 2.0 with Game Bar
Picture Intelligence & AI 2
Specification Value
AI Upscaling Yes
Ambient Mode Yes
Broadcast Tuners & Reception 6
Specification Value
Built-In TV Tuner
  • Yes
Tuner Configuration
  • Analog (NTSC / PAL / SECAM)
  • ATSC
  • ATSC 3.0
  • Clear QAM
Analog Tuner NTSC / PAL / SECAM
North American Digital Tuner ATSC
NextGen TV Tuner
  • atsc 3.0
Clear QAM clear qam
Compute, Memory & Storage 1
Specification Value
Processor Brand Name AIPQ Pro
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 10
Specification Value
Total HDMI Ports
  • 4
HDMI 2.1 Ports
  • 2× HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.0 Ports
  • 2× HDMI 2.0
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
Chromecast Yes
Multi-View Yes
Camera & Video Calling 1
Specification Value
Built-In Camera No
Panel-Only Size & Mass 4
Specification Value
Width Without Stand 2180 mm
Height Without Stand 1236 mm
Depth Without Stand 54.1 mm
Weight Without Stand 55 kg
Assembled TV Size & Mass 4
Specification Value
Width With Stand 2180 mm
Height With Stand 1290 mm
Depth With Stand 420 mm
Weight With Stand 56 kg
Shipping Carton Measurements 5
Specification Value
Box Dimensions
  • Width: 2348 mm
  • Height: 1430 mm
  • Depth: 215.9 mm
Box Width 2348 mm (millimeters)
Box Height 1430 mm (millimeters)
Box Depth 215.9 mm (millimeters)
Box Weight 79 kg (kilograms) / 174.17 lbs (pounds)
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 No
Tilt Adjustment No
Pivot Adjustment No
Electrical Load & Efficiency 3
Specification Value
Power Input 100 V - 120 V / 220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Standby Consumption 0.5 W
Environmental Operating Limits 4
Specification Value
Operating Temperature 5 °C - 35 °C (degrees Celsius) / 41 °F - 95 °F (degrees Fahrenheit)
Operating Humidity 20 % - 80 % (percent)
Storage Temperature -15 °C - 45 °C (degrees Celsius) / 5 °F - 113 °F (degrees Fahrenheit)
Storage Humidity 10 % - 90 % (percent)
Picture Feature Inventory 1
Specification Value
IMAX Enhanced Yes
Gaming Validation & Compatibility 2
Specification Value
Game Bar Game Master 2.0 with Game Bar
ALLM Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Regulatory & Industry Approvals 2
Specification Value
CE Yes
IMAX Enhanced Yes
In-the-Box Components 1
Specification Value
Screen Size 97.5 in
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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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Draws more power than 82% of the 447 comparable displays we track.

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