Hisense - 98" Class QD5 Series Hi-QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (2025)

For the size and price it is hard to justify complaining. However, with a side by side comparisons to my 7 year old tv, you can certainly tell the difference by spending double on a premium model. The black levels and contrast are no comparison. You would think a full array led would be better than a side lit with contrast, not so much. Seeing as how the backlighting is consistent/bright across the screen with no bright spots (except for a light halo around the border with the screen black), the local dimming does not seem to be doing anything. However, the colors are richer. Images are not as sharp as I was expecting, but that could be due to the image being blown up/diluted so much. What is strange is how it struggles to sharpen normal images. Yet, it totally crushes digital images, like cartoons and graphics. Cartoons are extremely sharp and bright. Even on the same screen like the news, the people will be slightly blurry whole the graphics in the corner are very sharp and bright. The matte screen is not for me. The glare makes everything very washed out. One bright spot makes the whole screen sort of glow. This is definitely a dark room tv. Also, any angle of side viewing drastically reduces the quality. So, straight on viewing is important. The tv itself is very heavy. There are nice handles in the back to help you lift it. The base feet are pretty far apart. The remote is basic, but has nice tactile buttons. The google voice is a nice feature, but seems to be a bit slower than my other tv voice controls. It is a bit annoying the device in the next room and my phone all try to respond. I recommend using the remote button. Mode wise, vivid is just a touch richer than standard, which looks more natural. Sport has boosts the refresh rate that really works well. Game kills all the processing features and reduces lag, also works pretty good. Theater is suppose to have some special codec reading and automatic setting adjustments. I didn't have a movie with that so I don't know if that works. Overall, if you want a big tv for cheap, it is pretty good for half the price. Just have low expectations. All its features work great. Just the image quality is subpar. If you have never used a premium display, you would probably love this tv. I the pictures you can see: The black details are terrible. Straight on shows color richness. Side and show fade and image degradation.

We went back and forth on whether to get one this much bigger than our current TV, but in the end we decided—why not? Unboxing was simple, and using a dolly to lift it for the legs was the best choice since it was just my husband and me. The built-in handles on the back made a huge difference—I’m only 4’11 and he’s 5’9, so lifting it was definitely a challenge, but manageable. I was surprised by how much metal there is on the back and how heavy it is. At 124 lbs, it’s heavier than our 100-lb-rated stand, so we’ll be reinforcing it to make sure there are no issues. Once we had the legs on, setup and registration were quick and easy. Even though our new TV stand hasn’t arrived yet, we couldn’t resist trying it out. The difference in color and crispness is amazing, and the size is perfect for our living room. We usually watch TV while eating dinner, and this will make that even more enjoyable, especially when family visits. I love the screensaver option with personal photos, and I plan to update it with recent family pictures soon. The remote is also super convenient—having quick buttons for Netflix, Disney+, and other apps saves time compared to navigating menus. My only small wish is that the remote charged via USB-C or solar instead of using batteries, but that’s not a dealbreaker. Overall, we’re thrilled with this upgrade—it’s already making our movie nights and everyday viewing so much better!

I was hesitant on buying a Hisense TV since I knew nothing about the brand. This TV had all the features I wanted and more, the price and screen size were exactly what I was looking for. After researching a bit, I decided to purchase it. I could not be happier with my decision!!! Setup definitely needs two strong people, this TV is very heavy, and you need to mount the legs on, it's pretty easy. Only three screws each leg. When mounted the stand is very sturdy, I was worried it would be flimsy and scared to let my son near it, but it holds up amazing. When you turn the TV on it has to be setup, it takes about 15 min and is very easy. You can connect your Google account. A really cool feature is you can out your personal photos as a screen saver! Im very impressed with the quality of the picture and the responsiveness. It's so clear you would think the people were real!

The Hisense - 98" Class QD5 Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV checks all the boxes with my family and I. It’s a great addition to our media room and my kids are in love with the larger than life picture. The picture quality is outstanding and movie watching experience is great. Sports our spot on as the refresh rate is fantastic. Sound quality is perfect in our space, no need for external speakers. User interface is excellent and very user friendly, even for children. Remote could me better quality in my opinion, but still good. Overall we couldn’t be happier.

We recently bought a 98-inch Hisense TV and it’s honestly amazing. The screen is huge and feels like having a mini movie theater at home. The picture quality is very clear and bright, especially when watching movies or sports. The sound is also good even without extra speakers. The setup was pretty easy, but because it’s very big, you definitely need help moving or installing it. For the price, it’s a great deal compared to other brands with the same size. Overall, we’re very happy with this TV. If you want a big screen for your living room, the 98-inch Hisense TV is definitely worth it. Another plus point, It connects to Amazon Alexa, so you can easily turn the TV on or off when you’re sleepy or far from the remote.