TCL - 98" Class QM8K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2025)
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- Key Specs
- Display Type: LED
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Screen Size Class: 98 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- LED Panel Type: Mini-LED QLED
- Backlight Type: Full Array Local Dimming (Edge-lit: lights are on the edges of the display with ~10 zones of vertical LEDs. Direct-lit: lights are on the edges and behind the screen for more light uniformity than Edge-lit. Full array: direct-lit with local dimming for greater contrast with up to 100 zones of LEDs.)
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Motion Enhancement Technology: Motion Rate 480 (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: QD-Mini LED, TCL Halo Control System, Precise Dimming Series, CrystGlow HVA Panel, Enhanced QLED, TCL AIPQ PRO Processor (This is technology that's specific to a TV brand (sometimes called proprietary technology). Here you'll see terms related to picture quality, brightness, processors and more.)
- Smart Platform: Google TV (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
- Featured Streaming Services: Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube, YouTube TV, Vudu, Google Play Movies & TV, Spotify (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 4
- TV Tuner Type: ATSC, NTSC, Clear QAM
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- General
- Brand: TCL
- Model Number: 98QM8K
- Product Name: 98" Class QM8K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2025)
- Color: Black
- Series: QD Mini LED - QM8K (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Model Year: 2025
- Dimensions
- Product Height With Stand: 50.1 inches
- Product Width: 85.3 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth With Stand: 16.5 inches
- Product Height Without Stand: 48.7 inches
- Product Depth Without Stand: 2.1 inches
- Product Weight With Stand: 123.5 pounds
- Product Weight Without Stand: 121.3 pounds
- Stand Width: 73 inches (The horizontal measurement of the stand/base, or the distance from the outside of one leg to the outside of the opposite leg, as it is attached to the product.)
- Stand Depth: 16.5 inches
- Adjustable Stand Width: false (Whether the stand can adjust to have more than one measurement either between the legs or the base itself.)
- Display
- Display Type: LED
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Screen Size: 97.5 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Size Class: 98 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- Picture Quality Enhancement Technology: 4K HDR Pro
- LED Panel Type: Mini-LED QLED
- Backlight Type: Full Array Local Dimming (Edge-lit: lights are on the edges of the display with ~10 zones of vertical LEDs. Direct-lit: lights are on the edges and behind the screen for more light uniformity than Edge-lit. Full array: direct-lit with local dimming for greater contrast with up to 100 zones of LEDs.)
- Curved Screen: false
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Motion Enhancement Technology: Motion Rate 480 (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
- Synchronization Technology: FreeSync Premium Pro (AMD Adaptive Sync) (Generally, these technologies allow syncing between a computer/console game's frame rate and the device's refresh rate for a smoother display without tearing.)
- Closed Captioning: true (The text version of spoken audio displayed on the screen. Devices that can display closed captioning typically have the option to toggle the feature on or off.)
- Language(s) Displayed: English, Spanish, French (The available language options for displayed text or captions.)
- Features
- Remote Control Type: Backlit, Voice control
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: QD-Mini LED, TCL Halo Control System, Precise Dimming Series, CrystGlow HVA Panel, Enhanced QLED, TCL AIPQ PRO Processor (This is technology that's specific to a TV brand (sometimes called proprietary technology). Here you'll see terms related to picture quality, brightness, processors and more.)
- Smart Capable: true (Smart, or smart-capable devices are able to connect directly to your home network in order to stream content from the Internet, run Internet-based apps, or connect to other smart devices.)
- Smart Platform: Google TV (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
- Featured Streaming Services: Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube, YouTube TV, Vudu, Google Play Movies & TV, Spotify (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Screen Mirroring: true (Casts the screen of one device onto another wirelessly, using a common protocol (typically Bluetooth).)
- Screen Mirroring Technology: Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast
- Content Sharing: Mobile to TV (The device is capable of connecting to another device in order to send or receive streaming content. Share content from your mobile device to your TV or vice versa.)
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- Text-To-Speech: false (A system that converts language text into speech.)
- Video Description: true (Indicates whether the device features descriptive video service (DVS). This service provides narration of key elements in the program, such as actions, costumes, and scene changes, to help engage visually-impaired audiences.)
- V-Chip: true (Feature that blocks television programming if it has a content rating outside of the acceptable rating(s) configured by the user.)
- TV Tuner: Digital (The ATSC TV Tuner is a component built into conventional TV sets or other devices for receiving over-the-air broadcast TV without a cable/satellite box. Digital tuners may be purchased separately and connected to a device if it does not have one built in.)
- Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 4
- Display Connector(s): 4 x HDMI (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Network Connector(s): 1 x LAN
- USB Ports: 1 x USB-A 2.0, 1 x USB-A 3.0 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC): eARC
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- HDBaseT Receiver: false (An input that receives uncompressed HDMI signals over a category cable point-to-point, up to 100 meters, from a transmitter.)
- TV Tuner Type: ATSC, NTSC, Clear QAM
- RF Antenna Input: true (This input is used to connect devices such as antennas or cable boxes to a TV via a coaxial cable.)
- Number Of USB Port(s) (Total): 2 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
- Bluetooth Version: 5.4 (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Compatibility
- VESA Wall Mount Standard: 600mm x 500mm (VESA wall mount standards refer to the spacing of screw holes built into a TV in order to fit with standard TV wall mounts. These standards are implemented into most TVs and monitors.)
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Audio
- Built-In Speakers: true
- Surround Sound Supported: Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
- Power
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Estimated Annual Operating Cost: 92 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 575 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Rechargeable Battery (Remote Control): false
- Battery Size (Remote Control): AAA (The battery size required for operation.)
- Included
- Wall Mount Included: false
- Stand Included: true
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Box Dimension
- Height: 56.5 inches
- Width: 93 inches
- Depth: 9 inches
- CubicDimension: 47291 inches
- Other
- UPC: 846042043861
TCL QM8K Series Smart TV is The New, Ultimate Choice TV for fast action movies, sports, and next level gaming TCL’s Halo Control System that includes the New Super High Energy LED Microchip, Condensed Micro Lens, Micro OD Reduced Optical Distance, CrystGlow WHVA Panel, Enhanced QLED, Zero Delay Transient Response, Bi-direction 23-bit Backlight Controller, and Dynamic Light Algorithm for Stunning “Halo-Free” Images. With up to LD3800 Precise Dimming Series and up to HDR5000 Brightness, you’ll experience pure black levels and a great picture in virtually any room lighting environment. TCL's AIPQ PRO Processor, an advanced processor optimizing each scene provides an unrivaled cinematic experience. 144Hz native panel refresh rate with Motion Rate 480 focuses on best-in-class motion clarity producing smooth video playback. With TCL's Game Accelerator 288 and Auto Game Mode gameplay is blistering fast keeping you ahead of the competition. TCL QM8K TVs feature Audio by Bang & Olfusen as well as Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X for accurate, immersive sound.
- QD-Mini LED: This premium level Mini LED TV, now with the New TCL Halo Control System, ensures a stunning viewing experience.
- TCL Halo Control System: An advanced Technology Suite that includes the New Super High Energy LED Microchip, Condensed Micro Lens, Micro-OD Reduced Optical Distance, High Contrast HVA Panel, Enhanced QLED, Zero Delay Transient Response, Bi-direction 23-bit Backlight Controller, and Dynamic Light Algorithm for Stunning “Halo-Free” Images.
- Up to LD3800 Precise Dimming Series: Up to LD3800 Precise Dimming Series provides pure black levels with up to 3800 precisely controlled local dimming zones.
- Up to HDR5000 Brightness: Up to HDR5000 Brightness provides a great picture in virtually any room lighting environment. Together with the new Halo control system, the result is high contrast images with dazzling specular highlights for amazing HDR impact.
- CrystGlow WHVA Panel: Stunning picture quality from any seat with the anti-reflective edge-to-edge ZeroBorder panel that’s designed to deliver vibrant colors and crisp detail from every angle.
- Enhanced QLED: Rich, vibrant colors covering nearly the entire DCI-P3 color space to bring images to life.
- 4K UltraHD Resolution: Experience incredible detail with 4X the resolution of 1080p Full HDTVs.
- 144Hz Native Refresh Rate: Crystal clear motion capability for fast moving action movies, sports, and video games, without image blur.
- Game Accelerator 288: Win the game with up to blistering fast 288 VRR, creating lag-free gaming.
- TCL AIPQ PRO Processor: Harnessing the power of AI to finely control Picture Clarity, Contrast, Color, Motion, Upscaling, and Backlighting, all dynamically, based on the incoming video signal.
- Motion Rate 480 with MEMC Frame Insertion: Combines multiple motion enhancement technologies for best-in-class motion clarity.
- Filmmaker Mode: Special Picture Mode that preserves the creative intent of the filmmaker that adjust post-processing features, color, contrast, and brightness.
- HDR ULTRA with Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, & HLG: Enjoy enhanced contrast, accurate colors and fine details utilizing all the most advanced HDR formats.
- Audio by Bang & Olufsen: Sound experiences elevated by Bang & Olufsen
- Dolby Atmos Audio: Advanced spatial audio processing found in movies, TV shows, and video games.
- IMAX Enhanced Certification: Best-in-class certified TVs that meet high requirements for resolution, contrast, brightness, color and sound, ensuring a more immersive cinematic experience.
- Auto Game Mode (ALLM) with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro: Automatically enables game mode for the lowest possible input lag and latency for an unmatched gaming performance.
- Ultra Slim Design: The QM8K’s stunning picture quality is complemented by the beautiful ultra slim design with integrated cable management and easy access to HDMI and USB ports.
- Google TV Smart OS with Hands-Free Voice Control and Backlit Premium Voice Remote: Discover new movies and shows from across your subscriptions and content available to you. Suggestions based on what you’ve watched and what interests you make it easier to find your next favorite, all from your voice or voice remote.
- Bluetooth Personal Audio: Pair your favorite Bluetooth headphones to the TV for a private listening experience.
- 4 HDMI Inputs including one with eARC: Four high-speed HDMI inputs for the best connection to gaming consoles, set-top boxes, AV receiver, and more.
- Wi-Fi 6: Advanced Wi-Fi technology optimizing your high-speed internet connection for better streaming quality.
- Google Chromecast Built-in: Works with the streaming apps you know and love: Enjoy TV shows, movies, videos, songs, games, sports and more from thousands of apps.
Whats Included
- Remote Control
- Power Cable
- User Manual
- TV Stand
Disclaimers
- Web-based services and content require high-speed Internet service. Some services may require a subscription.
A: For this TCL TV, it uses passive cooling and as long as you adhere to the manufacturer's recommendation for placement, heat dissipation will not be an issue, and you should enjoy great performance for the life of the TV. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
Q: What’s the difference between qm8k and qm7k?
A: The QM8K improves on the great performance of the QM7K by adding our WHVA panel, which improves off access color performance by 40%, introduces our zero border technology, which has reduced the size of the overall porter of the screen by up to 90% from just a few short years ago, and also has greatly improved brightness and local performance. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
Q: Does the Open box in excellent condition on TCLQM8K include installation
A: For inquiries concerning open-box items and installation services, you would want to contact your local Best Buy or Best Buy Customer Support as they would be best equipped to further assist you. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
Q: How many dimming zones are there?
A: Our QM8K comes in various sizes and features up to LD3800 Precise Dimming. You can visit www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/qm8k-class/98-class-4k-uhd-hdr-qd-mini-led-qled-smart-google-tv-98qm8k to see all of the published information on this TV. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
Q: Is there a pedestal/table-top mount available for this 98" TV?
A: This 98 inch TCL TV is compatible with most stands and wall mounts that support a 600mm x 500mm VESA mounting pattern. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
A: Only one Bluetooth device can be connected at a time. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
Q: Is the power cord in wall rated?
A: This TV is designed and engineered to be used within the US. It supports 120V. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
Q: How many speakers are in the TV and what is the speaker arrangement of TCL 98" Class WM8k.
A: This TCL TV features built-in audio by BANG & OLUFSEN. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
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| Picture Quality, Size, Brightness, OLED Quality | Picture Quality | Picture Quality, Size, Black Levels, Contrast, Viewing Angle | Picture Quality, Size, Black Level |
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Customers are saying
Customers often highlight the exceptional picture quality of the 98" Class QM8K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2025), praising its sharp, smooth images and excellent color reproduction, especially with HDR content. The deep blacks and bright whites also receive significant praise. There are currently no reported negative customer experiences.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Stunning Image with HD Content - Streaming or Disc
I have had the 98QM8K TV for a few weeks and can confidently say that the colors, brightness, and black levels are all excellent with HDR material. I have replaced my projector and screen with this 98-inch TV and it has been a huge upgrade. I have only had limited exposure to SDR material or OTA 1080P or less resolution content or TV watching. The TV seems to struggle somewhat with lower resolution content and its upscaling capabilities seem only fair. But, again, I really haven't yet worked on dialing in the settings for that type of content. For UHD movies, the image can be stunning. For streaming HD content, the image can also be stunning. Since that is what I mostly watch, I can give this TV a solid 5-star rating.
Posted by ricwhite
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
TCL QM8K 98" Review
I purchased this TV based on the review from https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8k I recently spent about 3 months completely remodeling my basement to include a theater room and made the choice to go with a large TV over a projector for this space. I'm also a bit of a TV snob having both LG Signature OLEDs and Sony XBR OLED tvs throughout my home. Since this size of tv isn't made in an OLED panel, I knew I'd have to compromise on the overall picture quality that I'm used too. I even use an Alienware OLED ultrawide for work and PC gaming. That being said, this tv has some of the best looking inky blacks and contrast of any non-OLED tv I've ever seen. I also really appreciate that the two 2.1 HDMI ports are there and that the eARC HDMI port is not one of them. So many of these large format tvs that I looked at had the eARC taking over one of the two 2.1 HDMI ports and when paired with my Sonos Arc Ultra, which doesn't have HDMI passthrough, you basically loose the use of a 2.1 capable port. I have an Xbox X and a PS5 on this and I am using the other 2.0 HDMI port for the Nintendo Switch 2 - by using the built in Google TV for the streaming apps, I am able to use the soundbar and all my devices associated with the best signal/fidelity they can output. It's an impressive tv, and if you are looking for an alternative to a projector, I'd recommend it over any of it's peers at this size.
Posted by AaronC
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Closest to OLED experience in an ultra large scree
I've been on a quest to complete my living room home theater experience for about 4 years now. After covid I had to turn my movie room into a shared office and migrated all of that technology and experience to my living room. So after the successive upgrades first what is LG 65-in OLED then upgrading to a 77 inch LG OLED, everything was okay but it really wasn't quite cinematic and immersive. The problems weren't the OLED because it was large and beautiful. The problem was the size of the room and with open floor plan how many rooms in needed to service. But, for me to get the OLED need it for that size I would have to spend close to a car payment and that's just simply unacceptable. So my Alternatives were to go with the projector or with a 100 in mini led. Now I've had reservations about the picture quality particularly coming from an OLED experience with mini led. I started out looking at projectors, particularly short throw, but because it's a reflective medium your black level is always going to be limited by the screen that it is landing on. Also my living room and bottom floor has lots of windows so I would always have to keep him shut to be able to manage the ambient light even with an ALR screen. So that led me to a self-emissive alternative meaning a large television. So after looking at lg, samsung, hisense, and TCL, all of my research pointed me bang for the book towards the TCL qm8k as the best alternative to an oled. I caught it during the Thanksgiving break so the pricing was great for the 98 inch TCL. Now I have many years of experience mounting televisions, but the sheer size and weight of this TV would really lend me to recommend you having it professionally installed. The second problem I ran into was finding a proper amount because it is a large you need to have a 600 by 500 VESA pattern. I ordered a mount from amazon, but they failed to deliver in time so I wound up buying multiple mounts at Best Buy which luckily they had in stock as many didn't. Beyond the installation, once it was on the wall once it was configured this is a win. Not only is the picture immersive and matches my Dolby Atmos 7.2.2 soundscape, it is brighter than the sun so we can do with the brightness of the room. I no longer have to have my blinds closed doing certain parts of the day to watch television. The colors pop and the blacks which was my concern is close to oled. Why not Pitch Black like an old they are really really Inky black bars disappear against my black wall leaving it a magical experience at this size. I have done zero calibration out of the box and everything looks Bright contrasty Beautiful. Everything from movies to sports to stream content from YouTube looks amazing and almost three-dimensional at times. Even standard definition content looks amazing. And if watching multiview in my case with YouTube TV, each one of those four squares is equivalent to a 48-in television. The Google TV interface is Snappy and intuitive. I will say that I do not like the ads which is not exclusive to TCL, looks like LG and others have imposed that on to the viewer as well. All that said it is seamless it is rich and intuitive. Oh and one more thing, one of the other concerns when moving away from OLED to a mini LED was off axis viewing. I can tell you definitively haven't watch football for many different angles on Thanksgiving day, this was a negligible issue. If you really looking forward you notice it but it is so slight that again it's a non-issue. TCL has done a magnificent job with this w h v a panel that all the colors all the saturation looks fine even at extreme angles. I have not tested the sound because again I have a home theater sound setup and my humble opinion to have a television like this without at least a multi-channel soundbar is a bit of a waste. With that said I'm offering no judgment this is my own humble opinion, and my understanding is that the sound from the television audio is pretty good.
Posted by bacbrakr
