TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K 98"
TCL
90 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K55S20M2 55"
Sony
70 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K 98"
85 out of 100 high confidence 213 reviews
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
Picture quality 45
Value for money 30
Delivery and installation 15
Screen size 25
Gaming performance 10
Google tv interface 8
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K55S20M2 55"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K 98" | Sony BRAVIA 2 II K55S20M2 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 98" | 54.6" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 7000:1 | — |
| Color Gamut | Billion+ Shades of Color | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motionflow XR 240 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | 4K Processor X1 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 20W★ |
| 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 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x500 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 581W | 141W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 581 kWh | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 55.29 kg | 13.20 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K 98"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K55S20M2 55"
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong audio (76th percentile)
Pricing
TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K 98"
No current pricing available
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K55S20M2 55"
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K 98"
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 42 specs.
