TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K 98"
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K 98"
The TCL 98QM7K is widely praised for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and impressive brightness, making it a top choice for a home theater experience. Many users highlight its excellent value for the price, especially when purchased on sale, and note that it rivals more expensive brands. However, delivery and installation experiences with Best Buy are frequently criticized, with reports of damaged units, scheduling issues, and unprofessional installers. Some users also mention that the Google TV interface can be slow and that the TV lacks a next-gen ATSC 3.0 tuner.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness
- Great value for the price
- Immersive 98-inch screen size
Cons
- Poor delivery and installation service
- Risk of receiving damaged units
- Slow Google TV interface
- No ATSC 3.0 tuner
- Inaccurate colors for sports
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
The LG OLED C5 55" receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness. Users praise its sleek design, fast interface, and solid value for a premium OLED experience. However, several reviewers note weak built-in audio and a remote that lacks a dedicated mute button, which are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness for OLED
- Sleek and thin design
- Fast and intuitive interface
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- No mute button on remote
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K 98" | LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 98" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 1500 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 7000:1 | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | Billion+ Shades of Color | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | OLED Motion |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x500 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 581W | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 581 kWh | 246 kWh★ |
| Weight | 55.29 kg | 14.11 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K 98"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K 98"
No current pricing available
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 43 specs.
