Toshiba Z670 Series 100Z670R 100"

Toshiba's 100Z670R brings a massive 100-inch Mini-LED screen with stunning HDR and 144Hz gaming, but the price has climbed to $3,440, putting it in a tougher fight with TCL and Hisense. It's still a strong choice for anyone craving a theater-sized experience at home, but it's no longer the steal it once was. Expect average built-in sound and a Fire TV interface that can feel a bit like a billboard.

The HDR performance here is the star of the show, landing in the top 1% of all TVs we've tracked. That Mini-LED backlight with full array local dimming does serious work, producing inky blacks and retina-searing highlights in Dolby Vision content. Watching 'Blade Runner 2049' on this screen feels almost immersive enough to get lost in. Colors are vivid but natural thanks to QLED tech, and the REGZA ZRi processor does an admirable job upscaling 1080p content to the 4K panel. It's not the absolute brightest SDR TV we've tested, but for HDR, it's a stunner.

Gaming is where the Z670 gets really interesting. The native 144Hz refresh rate combined with VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium means tear-free, ultra-smooth motion that rivals dedicated gaming monitors. Our tests showed responsive gameplay with minimal input lag, and the 83rd percentile gaming score reflects a TV that's genuinely competitive. Motion clarity for sports is also excellent, with fast-moving hockey pucks and soccer balls staying crisp. The trade-off? The viewing angles are just average, and the screen coating doesn't do much to fight glare in bright rooms. If your setup has a lot of uncontrolled light, you'll notice reflections more than you'd like.

The most direct rival in spirit is now the TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K, another Mini-LED powerhouse that's available in a 98-inch size for a similar price. TCL's processing and smart platform (Google TV) are generally a bit more polished, and brightness is marginally higher. You're giving up two inches of diagonal real estate, but gaining a cleaner interface and a brand with a stronger track record in this category. The Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG has also emerged as a direct competitor, matching the Z670 inch for inch with its own Mini-LED panel and aggressive pricing.

If pure picture quality is your obsession, the LG C5 OLED is a different animal entirely. At 55 inches, it's less than a third the screen area, but it delivers perfect blacks and infinite contrast that no Mini-LED can match. Sony's BRAVIA XR XR77A95L offers a middle ground with exceptional color accuracy and motion handling at 77 inches, though you're paying a premium for that Sony processing. The Samsung Neo QLED QN75QN990FFXZA brings 8K resolution to the table at 75 inches, appealing to those who want future-proofed sharpness. The Z670's superpower is still its size, but among giant TVs under $3,500, it now has real competition.

At $3,440, this TV no longer feels like a pricing error. It's still a lot of screen for the money, but the gap between the Z670 and its competitors has shrunk considerably. For context, Samsung's 98-inch QN90D will set you back nearly double that, but TCL's 98-inch QM7K now sits in a similar price bracket with a more polished Google TV experience and slightly higher brightness. The Hisense 100U8QG has also entered the ring at a comparable price, bringing its own Mini-LED chops and a 100-inch canvas. Toshiba's sheer square footage advantage isn't the knockout it once was.

The value proposition still has some strengths. The built-in Fire TV means no external streamer unless you really hate the interface, and Alexa voice control is genuinely useful for flipping through apps. You'll probably want a soundbar eventually, because the included speakers, while Dolby Atmos compatible, don't fill a room this size with the authority the picture demands. But whereas before you could add a $300 soundbar and still feel like you'd robbed the store, now you're looking at a total package that's much closer to what the competition charges. The Z670 is no longer the undisputed budget king of giant screens.

Imagine pulling the trigger on a 100-inch TV and still having enough left over for a decent soundbar and a few games. That was the promise of Toshiba's Z670, a massive Mini-LED set that originally landed at $2,500. At its new price of $3,440, that promise gets a little more complicated. It's still got all the buzzwords you'd expect from a flagship in 2025: QLED color, a 144Hz panel, Dolby Vision IQ, and a custom REGZA processor tuned by engineers in Japan. But the headline is the size, and the question now is whether the value equation still works when the price has climbed nearly 40%.

Toshiba isn't the first name that comes to mind when you think premium TV, and the Z670 knows that. It's not trying to out-spec a Sony A95L or an LG G4. Instead, it's offering an enormous canvas with Mini-LED backlight control that punches above its price point, though that price point has shifted. The built-in Fire TV and Alexa integration make setup familiar for anyone already in the Amazon ecosystem, and the gaming chops are genuinely impressive on paper. If you've been eyeing those ultra-expensive 98-inch panels from Samsung or Sony and wondering if there's a way to get 90% of the experience for less, keep reading, but know the gap has narrowed.

But a 100-inch screen isn't just a bigger TV, it's a lifestyle commitment. This thing weighs over 136 pounds, and you'll need a sturdy mount and a couple of friends to get it on the wall. The Fire TV interface, while convenient, can feel like a crowded shopping mall of content suggestions. And while the specs scream 'high-end,' some corners had to be cut to hit this price, corners that feel a bit sharper now that the cost has jumped.

If you're a stickler for absolute black levels and infinite contrast, this Mini-LED isn't an OLED, and blooming is still slightly visible in tricky scenes with tiny bright objects against dark backgrounds. You'd be happier with an LG C5 or even a smaller Sony A80L, sacrificing size for pixel-perfect precision. Similarly, if you want a TV that blends into your room when off and looks like a piece of art, the Z670's chunky depth and utilitarian stand won't win any design awards.

Also, if you despise smart TV interfaces that feel like they're selling you something every time you turn on, Fire TV might drive you nuts. There's no escaping the ad-heavy rows unless you replace the launcher entirely, and most people won't go that far. For a cleaner, more refined experience, a TV with Google TV or Roku would be less intrusive.

For the gamer who wants to sit eight feet from a wall of light, the Z670 is still compelling, but the math has changed. Few TVs can push 144Hz at 4K with VRR on a screen this enormous, and the input lag is low enough to keep you competitive. Racing games and open-world RPGs feel transformative when they're life-sized. Paired with a PC or a next-gen console, this is a killer display for multiplayer nights or solo escapism. But at $3,440, you should also look hard at the TCL QM7K and Hisense U8QG before committing.

If you're a movie purist who watches in a dim room, you'll adore the HDR and the Mini-LED blooming control. Fire up a 4K Blu-ray of 'Dune' and you'll forgive the clunky smart interface. But if you live in a bright apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows, this TV might frustrate you with its reflections. And if you demand the absolute best image accuracy and can't stand any motion smoothing artifacts, a smaller OLED like the LG C5 or Sony A95L will serve you better. This is a TV for people who prioritize size and immersion above all else, but the premium for that priority has grown.