RATED
Great
8.0/10
97.5″ TCL 98P8L – Full Specifications
The TCL 98P8L (97.5 in) is a 98-class Mini LED Google TV for large rooms and screening spaces that want 144 Hz gaming and an ultra-slim design.
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Display
97.5 in, HVA, Mini LED, 3840 x 2160 (4K)
97.5
Refresh rate
48 Hz - 144 Hz
48 Hz
Dimensions
2178 x 1248 x 64 mm
2178
Weight
51.8 kg
51.8 k
Processor
AiPQ Pro
Overview
The TCL 98P8L (97.5 in) is a 98-class Mini LED Google TV for large rooms and screening spaces that want 144 Hz gaming and an ultra-slim design. Its HVA panel shows 3840 × 2160 at 45 ppi over a 48-144 Hz range with VRR and AMD FreeSync, plus quantum dot colour, Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+. Local dimming uses 512 zones, and two of four HDMI inputs are HDMI 2.1. It weighs 52.8 kg with the stand and 51.8 kg without it, with 600 × 500 mm VESA and 155 W typical power.
- 97.5 in HVA, Mini LED, 45 ppi
- 48-144 Hz, VRR, FreeSync
- 512 dimming zones, quantum dot
- 4 HDMI (2 × 2.1), 1 × USB
- 52.8 kg with stand, 600 × 500 VESA
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Ninety-eight inches with a 144 Hz panel
- Ultra Slim design suits wall mounting
- Dolby Vision IQ plus HDR10+ support
- Two HDMI 2.1 ports for consoles
- Lighter than the 98C8L at 52.8 kg
Cons
- Only 512 dimming zones are listed
- One USB port for all accessories
- Energy class E at 155 W typical
- Speakers are limited to 2 × 10 W
Score & Ratings
8.0/10
Great
Television Identity & Market
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | TCL |
| Series | P8L |
| Model | 98P8L |
| Model Alias | 98P8LX1 |
| Full Product Name | TCL 98P8L |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Available Colors | Brushed Titanium |
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 | 96.45 % |
| 3D Support | No |
97.5" Display Size (247.7 cm) 16:9
Resolution at a Glance
Panel Architecture & Light Control
10
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Manufacturer | CSOT |
| Panel Type | HVA |
| Quantum Dot | Yes |
| Quantum Dot Technology | Super Quantum Dot (Super QLED) |
| Backlight Type | Mini LED |
| Local Dimming | Yes |
| Local Dimming Zones | 512 |
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | Yes |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
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 |
|---|---|
| Static Contrast | 5000 : 1 |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 5000 : 1 |
| Viewing Angles | 178 ° / 178 ° |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
Color Reproduction & Calibration
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 93 % |
| 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
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDR Support |
|
| HDR Formats |
|
| HDR10 | Yes |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | 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 |
| Game Bar | AI Gaming with Game Bar |
| Game Master | Yes |
| Game Accelerator | Game Accelerator 288 |
Picture Intelligence & AI
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|
| 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
11
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor Brand Name | AiPQ Pro |
| System on Chip | MediaTek Pentonic 700 (MT9653) |
| SoC Model | MediaTek Pentonic 700 (MT9653) |
| CPU Architecture | 2x ARM Cortex-A73, 2x ARM Cortex-A73 |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| CPU Frequency | 1390 MHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G52 |
| GPU Cores | 2 |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB / eMMC 5.1 |
Smart Platform & System
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Smart TV | Yes |
| Operating System | Google TV |
Streaming & Entertainment
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Netflix | Yes |
| YouTube | Yes |
| Prime Video | Yes |
| Disney+ | Yes |
| Art Gallery | Yes |
| Ambient Mode | Yes |
Voice Assistants & Search
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Amazon Alexa | Yes |
| Google Assistant | Yes |
HDMI Signal Interface
11
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HDMI Ports |
|
| HDMI 2.1 Ports |
|
| HDMI 2.0 Ports |
|
| 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
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total USB Ports |
|
| USB-A 3.0 Ports |
|
| 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 |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a / 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n / 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| DLNA | Yes |
| Apple AirPlay | Yes |
| Chromecast | Yes |
| Google Cast | Yes |
Speaker Layout & Output
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 10 W |
| Speaker Configuration | 2.1 CH |
| Speaker Channels | 2.1 CH |
| Main Speakers | 2 x 10 W |
| Built-In Subwoofer | 1 x 20 W / 2.1 CH / 40W / Dolby Atmos / DTS Virtual:X / Onkyo Sound System |
| Subwoofer Configuration | 1 x 20 W / 2.1 CH / 40W / Dolby Atmos / DTS Virtual:X / Onkyo Sound System |
| Total Audio Output | 40 W |
| Total Speaker Output | 40 W |
| Audio Brand | Onkyo |
Sound Formats & Enhancement
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| DTS Virtual:X | Yes |
Camera & Video Calling
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
Accessibility & Assisted Use
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Low Blue Light Mode | 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 |
|
| AAC | Yes |
| HE-AAC | Yes |
| FLAC | Yes |
| MP3 | Yes |
| M4A | Yes |
| WMA | Yes |
| WAV | Yes |
Video Container Compatibility
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Containers |
|
| 3GPP | Yes |
| AVI | Yes |
| DivX | Yes |
| MKV | Yes |
| MP4 | Yes |
| WMV | Yes |
Video Codec Compatibility
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Codecs |
|
| 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 | 2178 x 1248 x 64 mm |
| Width Without Stand | 2178 mm / 217.8 cm / 85.748 in / 7.1457 ft |
| Height Without Stand | 1248 mm / 124.8 cm / 49.1339 in / 4.0945 ft |
| Depth Without Stand | 64 mm / 6.4 cm / 2.5197 in / 0.21 ft |
| Weight Without Stand | 51.8 kg / 114.2 lbs |
Assembled TV Size & Mass
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 2178 x 1285 x 420 mm |
| Width With Stand | 2178 mm / 217.8 cm / 85.748 in / 7.1457 ft |
| Height With Stand | 1285 mm / 128.5 cm / 50.5906 in / 4.2159 ft |
| Depth With Stand | 420 mm / 42 cm / 16.5354 in / 1.378 ft |
| Weight With Stand | 52.8 kg / 116.4 lbs |
Shipping Carton Measurements
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Box Dimensions | 2384 x 1430 x 215 mm |
| Box Width | 2384 mm / 238.4 cm / 93.8583 in / 7.8215 ft |
| Box Height | 1430 mm / 143 cm / 56.2992 in / 4.6916 ft |
| Box Depth | 215 mm / 21.5 cm / 8.4646 in / 0.7054 ft |
| Box Weight | 73.1 kg / 161.16 lbs |
Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Stand Width | 1709 mm / 170.9 cm / 67.2835 in / 5.607 ft |
| Stand Depth | 420 mm / 42 cm / 16.5354 in / 1.378 ft |
| Stand Footprint | 1709 mm x 420 mm |
| Chassis Color | Brushed Titanium |
| Design Name | Ultra Slim Design |
| Slim Design | Yes |
| Ultra-Slim Depth | Yes |
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 | No |
| Swivel Adjustment | No |
| Tilt Adjustment | No |
| Pivot Adjustment | No |
Electrical Load & Efficiency
11
| 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 | 155 W |
| Average Power Consumption | 155 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 290 W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.5 W |
| Energy Efficiency Class | E |
| 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 % |
Gaming Validation & Compatibility
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| ALLM | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) |
| VRR | Yes |
In-the-Box Components
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Control | Voice remote control |
| Remote Type | 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—
Draws more power than 82% of the 447 comparable displays we track.
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