TCL RM9L Series 98RM9L 97.5"
TCL
79 Overall Score
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Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
Roku
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL RM9L Series 98RM9L 97.5"
No customer feedback yet
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
This Roku TV earns high praise for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness, especially in the 2025 model. Users love the intuitive Roku interface and the innovative Pro Remote with backlit buttons and no batteries. While the built-in speakers are surprisingly good for most, one reviewer found them underwhelming and prefers a soundbar. A minor early issue with local dimming zones resolved itself, and the TV is considered a great value, particularly at sale prices.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors and brightness
- Intuitive Roku interface
- Innovative Pro Remote with backlit buttons
- No batteries needed for remote
Cons
- Built-in speakers not immersive for some
- Must disable TV speakers for soundbar use
- Initial local dimming zone issue
- Delivery service issues with free setup
Picture quality 5
Built in speakers 4
Roku interface 3
Remote control 2
Value for money 3
Delivery service 2
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Specifications
| TCL RM9L Series 98RM9L 97.5" | Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 97.5" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 9000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 9000 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% BT2020 Color | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | — |
| Processor | TSR AI Pro Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| 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 |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro (AMD Adaptive Sync) | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Gemini | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.2 | 4 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 600mm x 400mm | 400mm x 400mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 950W | 60W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 950 kWh | 377 kWh★ |
| Weight | 63.68 kg | 37.24 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL RM9L Series 98RM9L 97.5"
- Strong picture quality (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong hdr (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gaming (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - TCL RM9L Series 98RM9L 97.5" wins 5 specs while Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75" wins 5.