RATED
Excellent
8.6/10
97.5″ TCL 98C855 – Full Specifications
For buyers considering the TCL 98C855, the core hardware is a 97.5 in 3840 x 2160 (4K) VA display with Mini LED.
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Display
97.5 in / VA / Mini LED / 3840 x 2160 (4K)
97.5
Refresh rate
48 Hz - 144 Hz
48 Hz
Dimensions
2178 mm x 1250 mm x 42 mm (W x H x D)
2178
Weight
65 kg / 143.3 lbs
65 k
Processor
MediaTek Pentonic 700 (MT9653)
700
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Mini LED backlighting supports more precise light control than basic edge/direct LED designs
- 3500 cd/m² peak brightness gives a clear published HDR-performance reference
- Up to 144 Hz refresh support improves high-frame-rate gaming flexibility
- VRR / ALLM / AMD FreeSync Premium strengthens gaming support
- Google TV provides a mature streaming and smart-TV platform
Cons
- Independent measurements are still needed for uniformity, blooming and calibrated accuracy
Score & Ratings
8.6/10
Great
Television Identity & Market
13
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | TCL |
| Series | C855 |
| Model | 98C855 |
| Model Alias | 98C855X1 / 98C859 / 98C859X1 / 98C89B / 98C81B / 98MQLED89 / 98Q10B |
| Full Product Name | TCL 98C855 |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| TV Category | Premium Tier |
| Market Position | Premium QD-Mini LED |
| Primary Use | Premium Home Entertainment & HDR Viewing |
| Region / Variant | Not specified |
| Launch Status | 2024 model year |
| Available Colors | Brushed Titanium |
| Warranty | 1 year standard / 6 months commercial (N. America) |
Screen Geometry & Format
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 97.5 in |
| Marketed Screen Size | 97.5 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 2489 mm / 248.9 cm / 97.9921 in / 8.166 ft |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 / 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 2169.35 mm / 216.935 cm / 85.4075 in / 7.1173 ft |
| Active Display Height | 1220.26 mm / 122.026 cm / 48.0417 in / 4.0035 ft |
| Display Area | 97.23 % |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 97.23 % |
| 3D Support | No |
97.5" Display Size (247.7 cm) 16:9
Resolution at a Glance
Panel Architecture & Light Control
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Manufacturer | CSOT |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Quantum Dot | Yes |
| Backlight Type | Mini LED |
| Backlight Position | Yes |
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
Surface Treatment & Viewing Layer
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte |
Resolution, Scaling & Signal
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
| Pixel Density | 45 ppi / 17 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.565 mm / 0.0565 cm / 0.0222 in / 0.0019 ft |
| Native 4K Support | Yes |
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Luminance, Blacks & Contrast
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical Brightness | 650 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | 3500 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast | 6000 : 1 |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 6000 : 1 |
| Dynamic Contrast | 35000000 : 1 |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | 35000000 : 1 |
| Viewing Angles | 178 ° / 178 ° |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
Color Reproduction & Calibration
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 95 % |
| Wide Color Gamut | Yes |
| Quantum Dot Color | 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 | Yes |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
| Dynamic Tone Mapping | Dynamic Tone Mapping 2.0 |
Motion Processing & Response
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Maximum Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| Vertical Frequency | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| Motion Processing | MEMC / Motion Blur Reduction |
| Motion Estimation | Yes |
| Input Lag | 5.7 ms / 0.0057 s |
Console, VRR & Game Tools
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes |
| High Frame Rate | 4K@120Hz |
| AMD FreeSync | AMD FreeSync Premium |
| Game Bar | Yes |
| Game Master | Game Master Pro 3.0 |
| Game Accelerator | Game Accelerator 240 with Dual Line Gate technology |
Picture Intelligence & AI
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Picture Processor | MediaTek Pentonic 700 (MT9653) |
| AI Upscaling | Yes |
| AI Picture | Yes |
| AI Contrast | Yes |
| AI Color | Yes |
| AI Clarity | Yes |
| AI HDR Enhancement | Yes |
| AI Scene Detection | Yes |
| Ambient Mode | Yes |
Broadcast Tuners & Reception
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In TV Tuner | Yes |
| Tuner Configuration | Analog (NTSC / PAL / SECAM), DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-S, DVB-S2 |
| Analog Tuner | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Cable/Antenna Input | Yes |
| Common Interface | Yes (CI+ 1.4) |
| Common Interface Version | CI+ 1.4 |
Compute, Memory & Storage
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor Brand Name | MediaTek Pentonic 700 (MT9653) |
| System on Chip | MediaTek Pentonic 700 (MT9653) |
| SoC Model | MediaTek Pentonic 700 (MT9653) |
| Picture Processor | MediaTek Pentonic 700 (MT9653) |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
Smart Platform & System
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Smart TV | Yes |
| Operating System | Google TV |
Streaming & Entertainment
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Netflix | Yes |
| YouTube | Yes |
| Prime Video | Yes |
| Disney+ | Yes |
| Apple TV+ | Yes |
Voice Assistants & Search
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Voice Control | Yes |
| Far-Field Voice Control | Yes |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes |
| Google Assistant | Yes |
HDMI Signal Interface
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HDMI Ports | 4 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | Present |
| HDMI 2.0 Ports | Present |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel | Yes |
| eARC Port | Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes |
| High Frame Rate | 4K@120Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes |
Ports & Connections
USB, Audio & Legacy I/O
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Ethernet Port | Yes |
| Optical Audio Output | Optical |
| Antenna Input | Yes |
| Common Interface Slot | Yes (CI+ 1.4) |
| Composite Input | Yes |
Wireless, LAN & Casting
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a / 802.11ac / 802.11ax / 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Apple AirPlay | Yes |
| Apple HomeKit | Yes |
| Chromecast | Yes |
| Google Cast | Yes |
| Miracast | Yes |
Speaker Layout & Output
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 10 W / 2 x 10 W |
| Main Speakers | 2 x 10 W / 2 x 10 W |
| Built-In Subwoofer | 2 x 10 W / 2.2.2 CH / 60 W |
| Audio Brand | Onkyo |
Sound Formats & Enhancement
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Dolby Digital | Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes |
| DTS Virtual:X | Yes |
| Bluetooth Audio | Yes |
Camera & Video Calling
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
Accessibility & Assisted Use
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Low Blue Light Mode | Yes |
Connected Home & IoT
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | Yes |
Panel-Only Size & Mass
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions Without Stand | 2178 mm x 1250 mm x 42 mm (W x H x D) |
| Width Without Stand | 2178 mm |
| Height Without Stand | 1250 mm |
| Depth Without Stand | 42 mm |
| Weight Without Stand | 65 kg / 143.3 lbs |
Assembled TV Size & Mass
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 2178 mm x 1287 mm x 418 mm (W x H x D) |
| Width With Stand | 2178 mm |
| Height With Stand | 1287 mm |
| Depth With Stand | 418 mm |
| Weight With Stand | 67 kg / 147.71 lbs |
Shipping Carton Measurements
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Box Dimensions | 2395 mm x 1555 mm x 255 mm (W x H x D) |
| Box Width | 2395 mm |
| Box Height | 1555 mm |
| Box Depth | 255 mm |
| Box Weight | 91.2 kg / 201.06 lbs |
Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Stand Width | 1707 mm / 170.7 cm / 67.2047 in / 5.6004 ft |
| Chassis Color | Brushed Titanium |
| Bezel Design | Frameless / Bezelless |
| Design Name | Premium Frameless Design |
Wall Mounting & Installation
10
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 600 x 600 mm |
| VESA Interface | 600 x 600 mm |
| VESA Size | 600 x 600 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Stand Type | Stand with sticks |
| Stand Name | Stand with sticks |
| Height Adjustment | No |
| Swivel Adjustment | No |
| Tilt Adjustment | No |
| Portrait Mode | No |
Electrical Load & Efficiency
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100 V - 120 V / 220 V - 240 V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Typical Power Consumption | 170 W |
| Average Power Consumption | 170 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 470 W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.5 W |
| Energy Efficiency Class | F |
Environmental Operating Limits
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C - 35 °C / 41 °F - 95 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 20 % - 80 % |
| Storage Temperature | -15 °C - 45 °C / 5 °F - 113 °F |
| Storage Humidity | 10 % - 90 % |
Picture Feature Inventory
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Quantum Dot Color | Yes |
| Wide Color Gamut | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
Gaming Validation & Compatibility
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| AMD FreeSync Certification | AMD FreeSync Premium |
| Game Bar | Yes |
| ALLM | ALLM |
| VRR | Yes |
Regulatory & Industry Approvals
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
In-the-Box Components
11
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Control | Voice remote control - RC933 |
| Remote Type | Voice remote control - RC933 |
| Remote Model | RC933 |
| Remote Voice Control | Yes |
| Screen Size | 97.5 in |
| Dimensions | 2178 mm x 1287 mm x 418 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 67 kg / 147.71 lbs |
| Brightness | 3500 cd/m² |
| Input Lag | 5.7 ms / 0.0057 s |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Color Coverage | 95 % |
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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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