TCL QM8L Series 98QM8L 97.5"
TCL
78 Overall Score
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LG OLED evo OLED48C5PUA 48"
LG
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL QM8L Series 98QM8L 97.5"
No customer feedback yet
LG OLED evo OLED48C5PUA 48"
78 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
Overall, users are very satisfied with the picture quality, colors, and immersive experience of this LG OLED TV, often comparing it to a cinema. The sleek design and easy setup are also praised. However, several reviewers mention issues with the remote control, specifically the lack of a mute button and an accidental scroll button, and one notes that the screen can be dark with glare during daytime viewing.
Pros
- Immaculate picture quality
- Vivid and crisp display
- Sleek and non-bulky design
- Easy setup and navigation
- Immersive cinema-like experience
Cons
- Remote lacks mute button
- Accidental scroll on middle button
- Screen dark with glare during day
Picture quality 7
Remote control 3
Design 2
Ease of setup 3
Sound quality 2
Brightness glare 1
Scores
Smart Home
Gaming
Budget
Streaming
Corporate
Sports
Movies
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| TCL QM8L Series 98QM8L 97.5" | LG OLED evo OLED48C5PUA 48" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 97.5" | 48" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 6000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 6000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 7000:1 | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% of BT.2020 Color | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | OLED Motion |
| Processor | New TSR AI Pro Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), HDR 10+, HDR 10 | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Gemini | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home, Apple Home | Alexa, Google |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1.2 | 2.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x500 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 575W | 95W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 575 kWh | 176 kWh★ |
| Weight | 55.02 kg | 14.88 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM8L Series 98QM8L 97.5"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
LG OLED evo OLED48C5PUA 48"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Winner: LG OLED evo OLED48C5PUA 48"
Scores 82 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 43 specs.