TCL QM 98-Inch 7K 98" 2025 Review

A 98-inch home theater beast that doesn't break the bank. The picture quality rivals TVs twice its price, and the included sound bar means you're ready for movie night right out of the box. Just don't try to be a pro gamer on it.

Look, if you're buying a 98-inch TV, you're not messing around. You want a wall of awesome, and the TCL QM7K delivers that for a price that will make your wallet breathe a sigh of relief. The one thing to know is this: it's a massive, bright, and surprisingly good-sounding package that punches way above its weight class on picture quality. Forget the 'budget brand' label; with its QD-Mini LED tech and 2500 dimming zones, this thing gets shockingly close to OLED-level blacks without the burn-in anxiety, all while being a daylight cannon. It's a home theater starter kit in one box.

What surprised us? The audio. TVs this thin usually sound like a tin can, but the included Q Class sound bar is legit. Our data puts it in the 91st percentile for audio, and after hearing it, we get why. It fills a room, and the Dolby Atmos support actually works. You might not need a separate sound system, which is wild for a TV at this price. The picture quality, sitting in the 94th percentile, is the star, but the sound system being this good is the unexpected bonus that makes the whole package feel complete.

Worth it. Absolutely. For $2798, you're getting a colossal screen with top-tier picture quality and a great sound system. You'd struggle to find a 98-inch OLED for triple the price, and this TCL gets you 90% of the way there for movies and sports. It's one of the best 'bang for your buck' home theater investments you can make right now.

The main fight is between this and an OLED. The LG OLED evo G5 (97-inch) will have perfect blacks and better gaming response, but it costs a fortune and can't get as bright. If your room has windows, the TCL wins. Against other Mini-LEDs, like the Samsung Neo QLED, the TCL offers a much bigger screen for similar or less money, though Samsung's processing might be slightly better. The Hisense U6 is cheaper, but it's a smaller, lower-tier Mini-LED. For a massive, bright living room TV, the TCL QM7K is the value king.

If you're a competitive gamer who needs 120Hz VRR and the lowest input lag, this isn't it. The gaming performance is in the bottom third. Go get a dedicated gaming monitor or a high-end OLED like the LG G series instead. Also, skip it if you're a pixel-peeping HDR cinephile; its HDR scores are surprisingly low.

We're giving this a strong recommendation for movie buffs and sports fans who want a giant screen without a giant loan. The picture is fantastic, the sound is built-in and great, and the price is almost reasonable for what you get. Just know its limits: hardcore gamers and HDR purists should look elsewhere. For everyone else wanting a theater experience at home, this is a phenomenal choice.