TCL QM6K Pro Series 98QM6K Pro 98"

A 98-inch HDR monster with a 144Hz gaming panel at a shockingly low price. Just don't expect flawless picture processing or usable built-in audio.

The gaming numbers surprised us most. A 144Hz native refresh rate with VRR and ALLM on a 98-inch screen is genuinely impressive, and the 85th percentile gaming score backs that up. Motion Rate 480 keeps fast action from turning into soup. But here's the thing: the audio is a letdown. 40W of built-in sound on a TV this size is like putting a lawnmower engine in a truck. The 47th percentile audio score means you're buying a soundbar, no question. The display itself is a standout at the 95th percentile, so the panel quality is there. It's the overall picture processing that drags things down to that 36th percentile mark, which is disappointing for a flagship-sized set.

The LG OLED C5 and Samsung QN990F are the obvious alternatives if picture quality matters more than raw size. The LG OLED will crush this TCL on processing and black levels, but you're paying significantly more per inch and giving up that massive 98-inch footprint. The Hisense U8 Series is the more direct competitor, offering similar Mini-LED tech with better picture processing scores in our database. The Sony BRAVIA 9 is the premium pick if you want the best processing on the market, but you'll pay Sony prices for it. For pure size-to-dollar ratio, the TCL wins. For everything else, the competition is stiffer than a new pair of jeans.

At $1,800 USD, this is a lot of screen for the money. You're getting a 98-inch QD-Mini LED with top-tier HDR and a 144Hz panel for less than what some 65-inch OLEDs cost. The free mounting service with in-wall wire concealment is a $199.99 value that actually matters for a TV this size. But the 3.6-star customer rating is a red flag. You're rolling the dice on quality control and long-term reliability. If you want the biggest screen possible and don't mind troubleshooting, this is a solid deal. If you want peace of mind, keep looking.

The TCL QM6K Pro is a 98-inch statement piece that gets the big stuff right. You're getting a massive QD-Mini LED panel with a 144Hz native refresh rate, Dolby Vision IQ, and HDR performance that lands in the 98th percentile of our database. That's the absolute best right now for HDR punch on a screen this size. The CrystGlow HVA panel with anti-reflective coating is doing real work here, keeping contrast high even when your living room has windows. But the picture quality score sitting at the 36th percentile tells you this isn't a flawless panel. It's a brightness and size monster with some processing quirks you'll notice if you're picky.

If you're a picture quality purist who notices every processing artifact, this isn't your TV. Go get an LG OLED or a Sony BRAVIA 9 instead. If you want a TV that sounds decent out of the box without adding a soundbar, skip this too. And if you're nervous about quality control issues, the 3.6-star rating should give you pause. This is a TV for people who want maximum size and HDR brightness for minimum money, and are willing to accept some compromises to get there.

Buy this if you want the biggest screen possible for under two grand and you're willing to add a soundbar and accept some processing quirks. The HDR performance is genuinely top-tier, and the 144Hz panel makes it a fantastic gaming display. But if you're the type who notices banding, motion artifacts, or uneven backlighting, this isn't your TV. The 3.6-star rating from 252 owners tells you real people are having real issues. For most buyers, a smaller OLED or a better-processed Mini-LED from Hisense will deliver more satisfaction per dollar.