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tcl TCL 98C8K – Full Specifications TV
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97.5″ TCL 98C8K – Full Specifications

The TCL 98C8K (97.5 in), also sold as the Q8C, is a 98-class Google TV for private screening rooms that want 144 Hz and wide colour.

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
2166 x 1236 x 54.1 mm
2166
Weight
55 kg
55 k
Processor

Overview

The TCL 98C8K (97.5 in), also sold as the Q8C, is a 98-class Google TV for private screening rooms that want 144 Hz and wide colour. Its HVA panel 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. It weighs 56 kg with the stand and 55 kg without it and uses 600 × 500 mm VESA.

  • 97.5 in HVA, 3840 × 2160, 45 ppi
  • 48-144 Hz, VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
  • 97 percent DCI-P3, Dolby Vision IQ
  • 4 HDMI (2 × 2.1), 1 × USB
  • 56 kg with stand, 600 × 500 VESA

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 98C8K reaches ninety-eight inches with 144 Hz
  • 98C8K stand adds only 1 kg
  • 98C8K gives two HDMI 2.1 console ports
  • 98C8K offers FreeSync Premium Pro and VRR
  • 98C8K lists Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Gaming
Cons
  • 98C8K weighs 56 kg with stand
  • Single USB port at 98 inches
  • 98C8K: Pixel density drops to a low 45 ppi
  • Needs a very large wall and professional installation

Score & Ratings

8.4/10 Great
Design
8
Display
9
Color
8
Performance
8
Connectivity
9
Television Identity & Market 5
Specification Value
Brand TCL
Series C8K / Q8C
Model 98C8K
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 97.93 %

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 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 3
Specification Value
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 MotionMEMC (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 9
Specification Value
Built-In TV Tuner
  • Yes
Tuner Configuration
  • Analog (NTSC / PAL / SECAM)
  • DVB-T
  • DVB-T2
  • DVB-C
  • DVB-S
  • DVB-S2
  • Smart TV
  • Online Video
  • smart TV
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
Compute, Memory & Storage 1
Specification Value
Processor Brand Name TSR AIPQ Processor
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-AEtherneteARCOptical AudioAntenna / RFCable / Satellite
USB, Audio & Legacy I/O 7
Specification Value
Total USB Ports
  • 1
USB-A 2.0 Ports
  • 1× USB 2.0
Ethernet Port 1× RJ45
Optical Audio Output 1× S/PDIF
Satellite Input 1× F-type
Antenna Input 1× RF
Common Interface Slot 1× CI+
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 2166 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 2166 mm
Height With Stand 1272 mm
Depth With Stand 420 mm
Weight With Stand 56 kg
Shipping Carton Measurements 5
Specification Value
Box Dimensions
  • Width: 2384 mm
  • Height: 1430 mm
  • Depth: 215.9 mm
Box Width 2384 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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