RATED
Excellent
9.0/10
97.5″ TCL 98C8L – Full Specifications
The TCL 98C8L is a 97.5 in 4K SQD-Mini LED Google TV aimed at buyers who want strong HDR hardware, high-refresh gaming and a large smart-TV feature set.
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Display
97.5 in, HVA, SQD-Mini LED, 3840 x 2160 (4K)
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
TSR AIPQ Processor
Pros & Cons
Pros
- SQD-Mini LED backlighting strengthens light-control potential compared with basic Direct LED
- 6000 cd/m² supplied brightness figure gives useful HDR capability context for this exact size
- 4032 listed local-dimming zones provide a concrete dimming specification
- 48 Hz 144 Hz with VRR/ALLM is well suited to modern gaming
- AMD FreeSync support adds adaptive-refresh compatibility for gaming
Cons
- Large screen size requires substantial room, furniture width and installation planning
- 58.5 kg / 128.97 lbs assembled weight makes handling and wall mounting more demanding
- Real-world HDR tone mapping, blooming and calibrated accuracy still need measured testing beyond the specification sheet
Score & Ratings
9.0/10
Great
Television Identity & Market
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | TCL |
| Series | C8L / QM8L |
| Model | 98C8L |
| Full Product Name | TCL 98C8L |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Available Colors | Black |
Screen Geometry & Format
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 97.5 in |
| Marketed Screen Size | 97.5 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 2477 mm / 247.7 cm / 97.5197 in / 8.1266 ft |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 / 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 2158.89 mm / 215.889 cm / 84.9958 in / 7.083 ft |
| Active Display Height | 1214.38 mm / 121.438 cm / 47.8101 in / 3.9842 ft |
| Display Area | 97.93 % |
| 3D Support | No |
97.5" Display Size (247.7 cm) 16:9
Resolution at a Glance
Panel Architecture & Light Control
11
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Manufacturer | CSOT |
| Panel Type | HVA |
| Panel Subtype | WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel |
| Quantum Dot | Yes |
| Quantum Dot Technology | Super Quantum Dot (Super QLED) |
| Backlight Type | SQD-Mini LED |
| Local Dimming | Yes |
| Local Dimming Zones | 4032 |
| Backlight Controller | TCL Halo Control System |
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
Surface Treatment & Viewing Layer
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Anti-Reflection Technology | Anti-reflective ZeroBorder Panel |
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 | 0.562 mm / 0.0562 cm / 0.0221 in / 0.0018 ft |
| Native 4K Support | Yes |
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Luminance, Blacks & Contrast
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak Brightness | 6000 cd/m² |
| Peak HDR Brightness | 6000 cd/m² |
| Viewing Angles | 178 ° / 178 ° |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
Color Reproduction & Calibration
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Rec. 2020 Coverage | 100 % |
| 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
10
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDR Support | Dolby Vision IQDolby VisionHDR10+ GamingHDR10+HDR10HLG |
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision IQDolby VisionHDR10+ GamingHDR10+HDR10HLG |
| HDR10 | Yes |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HDR10+ Gaming | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes |
Motion Processing & Response
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Refresh Rate | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| Vertical Frequency | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| Motion Processing | MEMC (Motion Estimation Motion Compensation) |
| Motion Estimation | Yes |
Console, VRR & Game Tools
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes |
| High Frame Rate | Yes |
| AMD FreeSync | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Game Bar | AI Gaming with Game Bar |
| Game Accelerator | Game Accelerator 288 |
| Superwide GameView | Yes |
Picture Intelligence & AI
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| AI Upscaling | Yes |
| AI Contrast | Yes |
| AI Color | Yes |
| AI Clarity | Yes |
| AI HDR Enhancement | Yes |
| AI Scene Detection | Yes |
| Art Mode | AI Art |
Broadcast Tuners & Reception
8
| 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 | 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 |
Compute, Memory & Storage
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor Brand Name | TSR AIPQ Processor |
| System on Chip | MediaTek Pentonic 800 (MT9655) |
| SoC Model | MediaTek Pentonic 800 (MT9655) |
| CPU Architecture | ARM Cortex-A73 |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| CPU Frequency | 1800 MHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MC1 |
| GPU Cores | 1 |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB |
Smart Platform & System
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Smart TV | Yes |
| Operating System | Google TV |
Streaming & Entertainment
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Art Gallery | Yes |
Voice Assistants & Search
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Far-Field Voice Control | Yes |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes |
| Google Assistant | Yes |
HDMI Signal Interface
10
| 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 | Yes |
| High Frame Rate | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| HDCP Version | 2.3 |
Ports & Connections
USB, Audio & Legacy I/O
8
| 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 x RJ45 |
| Optical Audio Output | 1 x Optical |
| Satellite Input | 1 x F-type |
| Antenna Input | 1 x RF |
| Common Interface Slot | 1 x CI+ 1.4 |
Wireless, LAN & Casting
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a / 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n / 802.11ac / 802.11ax |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| DLNA | Yes |
| Apple AirPlay | Yes |
| Google Cast | Yes |
| Multi-View | Multi View 2.0 |
Speaker Layout & Output
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | Yes |
| Speaker Configuration | 2.2 CH |
| Speaker Channels | 2.2 CH |
| Audio Brand | Bang & Olufsen |
Sound Formats & Enhancement
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes |
| Beosonic | Yes |
Camera & Video Calling
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
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 (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp) / AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) / AAC+ / aacPlus / HE-AAC v1 / FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec, .flac) / M4A (MPEG-4 Audio, .m4a) / MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer II, .mp3) / WMA (Windows Media Audio, .wma) / WAV (Waveform Audio File Format, .wav, .wave) |
| AAC | Yes |
| HE-AAC | Yes |
| FLAC | Yes |
| MP3 | Yes |
| M4A | Yes |
| WMA | Yes |
| WAV | Yes |
Video Container Compatibility
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Containers | 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp) / AVI (Audio Video Interleaved, .avi) / DivX (.avi, .divx, .mkv) / H.263 / H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video / H.265 / MPEG-H Part 2 / HEVC / MKV (Matroska Multimedia Container, .mkv .mk3d .mka .mks) / MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14, .mp4, .m4a, .m4p, .m4b, .m4r, .m4v) / MPEG-4 / VP9 / WMV (Windows Media Video, .wmv) / Xvid |
| 3GPP | Yes |
| AVI | Yes |
| DivX | Yes |
| MKV | Yes |
| MP4 | Yes |
| WMV | Yes |
Video Codec Compatibility
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Codecs | 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp) / AVI (Audio Video Interleaved, .avi) / DivX (.avi, .divx, .mkv) / H.263 / H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video / H.265 / MPEG-H Part 2 / HEVC / MKV (Matroska Multimedia Container, .mkv .mk3d .mka .mks) / MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14, .mp4, .m4a, .m4p, .m4b, .m4r, .m4v) / MPEG-4 / VP9 / WMV (Windows Media Video, .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 | 2166 x 1236 x 54 mm |
| Width Without Stand | 2166 mm / 216.6 cm / 85.2756 in / 7.1063 ft |
| Height Without Stand | 1236 mm / 123.6 cm / 48.6614 in / 4.0551 ft |
| Depth Without Stand | 54 mm / 5.4 cm / 2.126 in / 0.1772 ft |
| Weight Without Stand | 57.5 kg / 126.77 lbs |
Assembled TV Size & Mass
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 2166 x 1272 x 420 mm |
| Width With Stand | 2166 mm / 216.6 cm / 85.2756 in / 7.1063 ft |
| Height With Stand | 1272 mm / 127.2 cm / 50.0787 in / 4.1732 ft |
| Depth With Stand | 420 mm / 42 cm / 16.5354 in / 1.378 ft |
| Weight With Stand | 58.5 kg / 128.97 lbs |
Shipping Carton Measurements
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Box Dimensions | 2395 x 1550 x 230 mm |
| Box Width | 2395 mm / 239.5 cm / 94.2913 in / 7.8576 ft |
| Box Height | 1550 mm / 155 cm / 61.0236 in / 5.0853 ft |
| Box Depth | 230 mm / 23 cm / 9.0551 in / 0.7546 ft |
| Box Weight | 80.5 kg / 177.47 lbs |
Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Stand Width | 1885 mm / 188.5 cm / 74.2126 in / 6.1844 ft |
| Stand Depth | 420 mm / 42 cm / 16.5354 in / 1.378 ft |
| Stand Footprint | 1885 mm x 420 mm |
| Chassis Color | Black |
| ZeroBorder Design | Yes |
| Cable Management | Yes |
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 |
| Cable Management | Yes |
Electrical Load & Efficiency
12
| 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 | 124 W |
| Average Power Consumption | 124 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 520 W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.5 W |
| Energy Efficiency Class | D |
| Energy-Saving Mode | Yes |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes |
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
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Anti-Reflection | Yes |
Gaming Validation & Compatibility
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| ALLM | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) |
| VRR | Yes |
Regulatory & Industry Approvals
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| FCC | Yes |
In-the-Box Components
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Control | Backlit voice remote control |
| Remote Type | Backlit voice remote control |
| Remote Voice Control | Yes |
| 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.
Daily—
Monthly—
Annually—
Uses about 18% less power than the average we track in this category.
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