RATED
Excellent
9.4/10
97.5″ TCL 98C765 – Full Specifications
98C765 by TCL combines a 97.5-inch 4K screen with a VA panel lit by Mini LED.
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Display
97.5-inch, Mini LED, 3840 x 2160 pixels
97.5
Refresh rate
48 Hz - 144 Hz
48 Hz
Dimensions
2179 x 1242 x 70.7 mm
2179
Weight
58 kg / 127.87 lbs
58 k
Processor
AIPQ Pro with AI
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 97.5-inch 4K panel provides a clear big-screen base for streaming, television and films.
- Mini LED backlighting gives the panel stronger local-contrast potential than ordinary Direct LED or Edge LED televisions.
- HDR support includes Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HLG, covering the main formats used by streaming services and discs.
- 48 Hz 144 Hz with variable-refresh support gives the TV meaningful gaming capability.
- 2 × HDMI 2.0 + 2 × HDMI 2.1 plus the listed network and audio connections provide a practical device setup.
Cons
- The supplied stand offers little positioning freedom beyond basic placement.
- Input lag is not published, leaving competitive gaming responsiveness unverified.
- Independent measurements are still needed for uniformity, blooming and real-scene brightness.
- Large screen sizes require careful furniture width and wall-bracket planning.
Score & Ratings
9.4/10
Great
Television Identity & Market
13
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | TCL |
| Series | C765 |
| Model | 98C765 |
| Model Alias | 98MQLED8598Q9BK |
| Full Product Name | TCL 98C765 |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| TV Category | Mid-Premium Tier |
| Market Position | Mid-Premium QD-Mini LED |
| Primary Use | Home Entertainment & Everyday HDR Viewing |
| Region / Variant | Not specified |
| Launch Status | Model year 2024 |
| Available Colors | Brushed Titanium |
| Warranty | 1 year standard limited warranty |
Screen Geometry & Format
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 97.5 in |
| Marketed Screen Size | 97.5 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 2477 mm (millimeters) / 247.7 cm (centimeters) / 97.5197 in (inches) / 8.1266 ft (feet) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 2158.89 mm (millimeters) / 215.889 cm (centimeters) / 84.9958 in (inches) / 7.083 ft (feet) |
| Active Display Height | 1214.38 mm (millimeters) / 121.438 cm (centimeters) / 47.8101 in (inches) / 3.9842 ft (feet) |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 96.87 % |
| 3D Support | No |
97.5" Display Size (247.7 cm) 16:9
Resolution at a Glance
Panel Architecture & Light Control
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Manufacturer | CSOT |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Panel Technology | VA |
| Backlight Type | Mini LED |
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits |
| Display Colors | 1.07 billion colors / 30-bit |
Surface Treatment & Viewing Layer
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte |
Resolution, Scaling & Signal
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 45 ppi / 17 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.562 mm / 0.0221 in |
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Luminance, Blacks & Contrast
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical Brightness | 600 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | 2400 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast | Static contrast: 6000 : 1 |
| Static Contrast Ratio | Static contrast: 6000 : 1 |
| Viewing Angles | 178° / 178° |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) |
Color Reproduction & Calibration
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 95 % |
| Wide Color Gamut | Yes |
RECOMMENDED VIEWING DISTANCE
98"
Viewing Distance = 1.5–2.5 × Screen Size
25° field of view — Comfortable, relaxed viewing.
HDR Formats & Tone Mapping
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDR Support | Dolby Vision IQDolby VisionHDR10+HDR10HLG |
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision IQDolby VisionHDR10+HDR10HLG |
| HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ | Yes |
| HLG | HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
| Dynamic Tone Mapping | Yes |
Motion Processing & Response
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 48 Hz - 144 Hz (hertz) / Native - 120 Hz |
| Maximum Refresh Rate | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| Motion Estimation | Yes |
Console, VRR & Game Tools
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes |
| AMD FreeSync | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Game Bar | Yes |
Picture Intelligence & AI
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| AI Picture Engine | AI features supported |
| AI Upscaling | Yes |
Broadcast Tuners & Reception
10
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In TV Tuner | Yes |
| Tuner Configuration | Analog (NTSC / PAL / SECAM)DVB-TDVB-T2DVB-CDVB-SDVB-S2 |
| Analog Tuner | NTSC / PAL / SECAM |
| Digital Terrestrial Tuner | dvb-t |
| Digital Terrestrial Tuner 2 | dvb-t2 |
| Digital Cable Tuner | dvb-c |
| Digital Satellite Tuner | dvb-s |
| Digital Satellite Tuner 2 | dvb-s2 |
| Satellite Input | 1× F-type |
| Antenna RF Input | Yes |
Compute, Memory & Storage
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor Brand Name | AIPQ Pro with AI |
| System on Chip | MediaTek Pentonic 700 (MT9653) |
| SoC Model | MediaTek Pentonic 700 (MT9653) |
| CPU Architecture | CPU cores: 4 |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G52 |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB (gigabytes) |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB (gigabytes) / Algo Engine Max II |
Smart Platform & System
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Smart TV | Yes |
| Operating System | Google TV (Android 12) |
Streaming & Entertainment
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Netflix | Yes |
| YouTube | Yes |
| Prime Video | Yes |
| Disney+ | Yes |
| Apple TV+ | Yes |
Voice Assistants & Search
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Voice Control | Yes |
| Google Assistant | Yes |
HDMI Signal Interface
5
| 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 |
| eARC Port | Yes |
Ports & Connections
USB, Audio & Legacy I/O
10
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| USB-A 3.0 Ports | 1× USB 3.0 |
| Ethernet Port | 1× RJ45 |
| Optical Audio Output | 1× S/PDIF |
| 3.5 mm Audio Output | 1× 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| Satellite Input | 1× F-type |
| Antenna Input | 1× RF |
| Common Interface Slot | 1× CI+ |
| Composite Input | Yes |
Wireless, LAN & Casting
11
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 8 |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| DLNA | Yes |
| Apple AirPlay | Yes |
| Apple HomeKit | Yes |
| Chromecast | Yes |
| Google Cast | Yes |
| Miracast | Yes |
Speaker Layout & Output
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | Yes |
| Speaker Configuration | 2 x 20 W |
| Speaker Channels | 2 x 20 W |
| Built-In Subwoofer | Yes |
| Subwoofer Configuration | 1 x 20 W (watts) |
| Total Audio Output | 60 W (watts) |
| Total Speaker Output | 60 W (watts) |
Sound Formats & Enhancement
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes |
Camera & Video Calling
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
Connected Home & IoT
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | Yes |
Photo File Compatibility
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Image File Formats | JPEG / GIF / PNG |
| JPEG | Yes |
| PNG | Yes |
| GIF | Yes |
Music Codec Compatibility
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Audio Formats | 3GPP / AAC / AAC+ / aacPlus / HE-AAC v1 / FLAC / M4A / MP3 / WMA / WAV |
| AAC | Yes |
| HE-AAC | Yes |
| FLAC | Yes |
| MP3 | Yes |
| M4A | Yes |
| WMA | Yes |
| WAV | Yes |
Video Container Compatibility
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Containers | 3GPP / AVI / DivX (.avi, .divx, .mkv) / H.263 / H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video / H.265 / MPEG-H Part 2 / HEVC / MKV / MP4 / MPEG-4 / VP9 / WMV / Xvid |
| 3GPP | Yes |
| AVI | Yes |
| DivX | Yes |
| MKV | Yes |
| MP4 | Yes |
| WMV | Yes |
Video Codec Compatibility
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Codecs | 3GPP / AVI / DivX (.avi, .divx, .mkv) / H.263 / H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video / H.265 / MPEG-H Part 2 / HEVC / MKV / MP4 / MPEG-4 / VP9 / WMV / Xvid |
| H.263 | Yes |
| H.264 / AVC | Yes |
| H.265 / HEVC | Yes |
| MPEG-4 | Yes |
| VP9 | Yes |
| Xvid | Yes |
Panel-Only Size & Mass
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions Without Stand | 2179 mm (millimeters) x 1242 mm (millimeters) x 70.7 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Width Without Stand | 2179 mm / 85.7874 in |
| Height Without Stand | 1242 mm / 48.8976 in |
| Depth Without Stand | 70.7 mm / 2.7835 in |
| Weight Without Stand | 58 kg / 127.87 lbs |
Assembled TV Size & Mass
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 2179 mm (millimeters) x 1289 mm (millimeters) x 420 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Width With Stand | 2179 mm / 85.7874 in |
| Height With Stand | 1289 mm / 50.748 in |
| Depth With Stand | 420 mm / 16.5354 in |
| Weight With Stand | 60 kg / 132.28 lbs |
Shipping Carton Measurements
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Box Dimensions | 2384 mm (millimeters) x 1430 mm (millimeters) x 245 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Box Width | 2384 mm (millimeters) |
| Box Height | 1430 mm (millimeters) |
| Box Depth | 245 mm (millimeters) |
| Box Weight | 82 kg (kilograms) / 180.78 lbs (pounds) |
Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Stand Width | 1740 mm (millimeters) / 174 cm (centimeters) / 68.5039 in (inches) / 5.7087 ft (feet) |
| Chassis Color | Brushed Titanium |
Wall Mounting & Installation
9
| 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 | No |
| Swivel Adjustment | No |
| Tilt Adjustment | No |
| Pivot Adjustment | No |
| Portrait Mode | No |
Electrical Load & Efficiency
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100 V - 120 V (volts)220 V - 240 V (volts) |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz) |
| Typical Power Consumption | 195 W |
| Average Power Consumption | 195 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 475 W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.5 W |
| Energy Efficiency Class | G |
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
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Wide Color Gamut | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
| Dynamic Tone Mapping | Yes |
Gaming Validation & Compatibility
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| AMD FreeSync Certification | Yes |
| Game Bar | Yes |
| ALLM | Yes |
Regulatory & Industry Approvals
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CE | Game Accelerator 240 with Dual Line Gate technology |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
| CI+ Certification | Yes |
In-the-Box Components
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Control | Voice remote control - RC833 |
| Remote Voice Control | Yes |
| Screen Size | 97.5 in |
| Response Time | 5.7 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0057 s (seconds) |
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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.
Daily—
Monthly—
Annually—
Uses about 18% less power than the average we track in this category.
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