TCL QM7 98QM751G 97.5"
The 98-inch TCL QM7 uses a QD-Mini LED backlight with over 1,500 local dimming zones and a 2,400-nit peak brightness to deliver deep blacks and intense specular highlights. Its 144Hz variable refresh rate panel and Game Accelerator 240 feature provide ultra-smooth motion for fast-paced content, while the ONKYO 2.1-channel speaker system with a built-in subwoofer offers spatial audio without a soundbar. This massive display is best for sports enthusiasts and console gamers who want a cinematic, high-contrast picture in a bright living room.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
A massive 98-inch Mini-LED TV with blistering brightness and elite gaming performance for a price that feels like a typo. Stop shopping for a projector and just get this.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Eye-searing 2,400 nits peak brightness for spectacular HDR 100th
- Top-tier gaming with a 144Hz panel and FreeSync Premium Pro 97th
- Incredible value for a 98-inch Mini-LED TV 93rd
- Surprisingly punchy 60W ONKYO audio with a real subwoofer 93rd
Cons
- Wi-Fi 5 feels dated on a premium TV in this decade
- Smart TV experience is just middle-of-the-pack
- Power consumption is a hefty 718W, your electric bill will notice
- VESA pattern is a massive 500x600mm, so your old wall mount is useless
What owners think
The Word on the Street
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The proof
Performance
The brightness on this set is a real standout, landing in the 97th percentile for picture quality in our database. It's one of the best on the market for sheer impact. What surprised us most, though, was the gaming performance. With a 144Hz variable refresh rate, FreeSync Premium Pro, and blistering response times, it scored in the 93rd percentile for gaming. That's basically best-in-class territory for an LED TV, making this 98-inch beast a shockingly good PC monitor replacement if you're brave enough. The audio is also a pleasant surprise; the 60W 2.1 channel ONKYO system with a built-in subwoofer has real weight, landing in the 93rd percentile and meaning you might not even need a soundbar right away.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 97.5" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Brightness | 1500 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 2400 |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 60 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 500x600 |
Power & Size
| Power | 718 |
| Energy Star | No |
| Annual Energy | 718 |
| Weight | 59.0 kg / 130.1 lbs |
vs Competition
The obvious rival is the Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG, another giant Mini-LED at a similar price. The TCL gets brighter and has a slight edge in gaming, but Hisense's Google TV implementation can feel a bit snappier. If you're willing to drop down in size for the absolute best picture, the Sony BRAVIA XR A95L is in another league with its QD-OLED panel, but you'll pay a massive premium for it. The Samsung Neo QLED QN75QN990FFXZA is a technical marvel, but at 75 inches, it's not even playing the same size game. For sheer inches-per-dollar, the TCL smokes them all.
| Spec | TCL QM7 98QM751G 97.5" | Samsung QN990F | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 | Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG | LG OLED evo OLED55C6PUA | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 97.5 | 75 | 85 | 65 | 55 | 55 |
| Resolution | 4K | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | OLED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 120 | 120 | 165 | 120 | 120 |
| Hdr | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Google TV | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | webOS | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCL QM7 98QM751G 97.5" | 99.5 | 92.7 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 53.7 | 86.2 | 86.6 | 0 | 96.5 |
| Samsung QN990F Compare | 82.1 | 99.8 | 92.4 | 88.1 | 99.6 | 99.9 | 99.6 | 12.6 | 83.3 |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Compare | 86 | 97.4 | 90.6 | 78.6 | 95 | 92.9 | 86.6 | 12.3 | 78 |
| Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG Compare | 90.1 | 95.2 | 95.2 | 95.1 | 83.7 | 96.6 | 86.6 | 51.2 | 97.5 |
| LG OLED evo OLED55C6PUA Compare | 74.4 | 85.7 | 88.8 | 99.2 | 87.8 | 88.9 | 97.9 | 34.5 | 85.7 |
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 Compare | 74.4 | 85.7 | 83.9 | 88.1 | 78.1 | 92.9 | 93.5 | 49.9 | 36 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At $1200 for a 98-inch screen, this is a no-brainer. You're getting Mini-LED performance that rivals sets costing twice as much. The value proposition here is absolutely bonkers. Unless you're a hardcore videophile who demands the perfect blacks of OLED, this is the best big-screen value on the market right now. Don't overthink it.
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Overview
The TCL QM7 98QM751G is the big-screen deal you've been waiting for. We're talking a massive 98 inches of Mini-LED goodness that gets shockingly bright and doesn't cost as much as a used sedan. The one thing to know? This TV brings flagship-level picture quality and gaming chops to a price point that makes other giant screens look overpriced. If you have the wall space, this is the home theater flex you want.
TCL packed this thing with up to 1,500 dimming zones and a peak brightness that hits 2,400 nits. That means HDR content, from Dolby Vision movies to sunny sports broadcasts, has real punch. Blacks stay deep without that annoying halo effect, and colors pop thanks to the quantum dot layer. It's not just a big screen; it's a genuinely great one.
Common Questions
Q: Can my current wall mount handle this 98-inch TV?
Probably not. This beast uses a massive 500mm x 600mm VESA pattern and weighs 130 pounds. You'll almost certainly need a new, heavy-duty mount rated for the size and weight. Don't even think about using a cheap one.
Q: Is the audio good enough, or do I need a soundbar?
Honestly, it's pretty solid out of the box. The 2.1 channel ONKYO system with a built-in subwoofer gets loud and has decent bass. For a bedroom or normal living room, you might be happy without one. For a true home theater, you'll still want a dedicated system, but you can absolutely wait on it.
Q: How bad is the reflection handling in a bright room?
It handles bright rooms like a champ. The 2,400 nits of peak brightness is powerful enough to punch through a ton of ambient light and glare, so you won't have to live in a cave to enjoy it during the day.
Who Should Skip This
If you're a purist who watches movies in a completely dark room and demands perfect, inky blacks with zero blooming, this isn't your TV. Go get an LG C5 OLED instead. The TCL is incredible, but it can't match the per-pixel precision of OLED in a pitch-black environment.
Verdict
Buy it. If you have the space and can handle the power draw, the TCL QM7 98QM751G is the giant screen to get. It delivers a stunningly bright, colorful, and smooth picture for gaming and movies that completely justifies its size. The smart platform is a bit sluggish and the Wi-Fi is old, but those are minor gripes you can fix with a $50 streaming stick. This is the big, beautiful TV that makes you feel like you ripped off the store.
Usage Scores
- Overall74.2
- Budget64.4
- Gaming85.4
- Movies75.3
- Sports87.5
- Outdoor70.9
- Portable51.3
- Corporate72.8
- Streaming83.8
- Smart Home84