--- # === IDENTITY === id: consumer-electronics/tv/98-inch-tvs/2026 canonical_question: "What are the best 98-inch TVs in 2026?" aliases: - "best 98 inch TV 2026" - "best big screen TV 2026" - "98 inch mini-LED TV comparison" - "best 98 inch TV for movies and gaming" - "compare TCL 98QM7K vs Hisense 100U8QG" - "compare Samsung 98 QN90F vs TCL 98QM8K" - "cheapest 98 inch 4K TV" - "best 98 100 inch TV under 5000" entity_type: product_comparison domain: consumer_electronics > tv > 98_inch_tvs region: global jurisdiction: global temporal_scope: 2025-2026 # === VERIFICATION === last_verified: 2026-07-16 confidence: 0.88 version: 1.0 first_published: 2026-05-05 # === TEMPORAL VALIDITY === temporal_validity: status: volatile last_breaking_change: "Hisense's 2026 U7SG line reached 100\" (100U7SG, ~$2,500, 165Hz, 3,000 nits, new anti-glare coating) and both 2025 Hisense 100\" models (100U8QG, 100U75QG) went out of stock on Amazon (July 2026) — the U7SG is now the buyable 100\" value pick. TCL 98QM8K street price jumped ~33% ($2,998 -> $3,998). LG 98QNED89T (2024) is discontinued on Amazon." next_review: 2026-08-15 change_sensitivity: high # === CONSTRAINTS === constraints: - "98-inch TVs weigh 110-160 lbs (50-72 kg) without stand and ship in boxes ~8 ft long x 5 ft tall x 1 ft deep. A 2-person carry is mandatory; wall mounting requires 2-3 people. Verify door widths (32\" minimum), elevators, and stairwell turns BEFORE buying." - "Recommended viewing distance for 98\" 4K is 12-15 ft (3.7-4.6 m). Closer than 10 ft and individual pixels become visible; farther than 18 ft and you give back the immersion advantage. Measure your room first." - "All true 98\"/100\" TVs in 2026 are LCD or Mini-LED. OLED panels max out at 88\" (LG WOLED) and QD-OLED max at 77\". If you want OLED at 98\" you cannot get it — pick a Mini-LED with high contrast instead." - "Larger screens often LOSE features vs same-line 65/75\" siblings. The 98\" QN90F drops some processing modes; the 100\" U8QG has different speaker config than the 65\". Check spec sheets per size — do not assume parity." - "Street prices on 98\" TVs swing $1,000-$2,000 around Black Friday, Memorial Day, and Super Bowl. The TCL 98QM7K lists at $2,999 but currently sells at ~$1,898. Individual ASIN prices can also spike when stock runs low (e.g. Samsung 98QN90F at ~$14,998, 2023 Q80C at ~$5,998, TCL 98QM8K up 33% to ~$3,998 in five weeks). Buying off-cycle or chasing scarce stock costs 30-50%+ more." - "Big-screen stock is thin and rotates fast: as of July 2026 both 2025 Hisense 100\" models (100U8QG, 100U75QG) are out of stock on Amazon (still sold at Best Buy / Hisense USA), the LG 98QNED89T is discontinued, and most other 98\" listings show 1-4 units left. Verify live availability before committing to any single model." # === SKIP CONDITIONS === skip_this_unit_if: - condition: "Room viewing distance is under 12 ft — 75-85 inch is the sweet spot for that distance" use_instead: "consumer-electronics/tv/best-85-inch-tv/2026" - condition: "User wants OLED-level black levels and contrast — no 98\" OLED exists; max OLED size is 88\"" use_instead: "consumer-electronics/tv/best-88-inch-oled/2026" - condition: "Budget is under $2,000 — entry 98\" 4K LCD options exist (TCL S5, Hisense U6) but with major performance compromises" use_instead: "consumer-electronics/tv/best-98-inch-tv-under-2000/2026" - condition: "User specifically wants a 4K projector for ~$2,000-$5,000 instead of a TV" use_instead: "consumer-electronics/tv/best-4k-projector/2026" - condition: "Looking for a 75-inch or 85-inch TV in the same price range" use_instead: "consumer-electronics/tv/best-85-inch-tv/2026" # === AGENT HINTS === inputs_needed: - key: budget question: "What is your budget for a 98-100 inch TV?" type: choice options: ["$2,000-$3,000", "$3,000-$5,000", "$5,000-$10,000", "$10,000+"] - key: primary_use question: "What will you primarily use it for?" type: choice options: ["movie home theater (dim room)", "sports / big events (bright room)", "console gaming (PS5/Xbox)", "PC gaming (4K 144Hz+)", "general living-room TV"] - key: room_lighting question: "How bright is your viewing room?" type: choice options: ["dedicated dark theater", "mixed dim-to-medium living room", "very bright with big windows"] - key: viewing_distance question: "How far will you sit from the screen?" type: choice options: ["under 10 ft", "10-12 ft", "12-15 ft", "over 15 ft"] # === DISTRIBUTION === canonical_source: "https://knowledgelib.io/consumer-electronics/tv/98-inch-tvs/2026" suggested_citation: "Source: knowledgelib.io — AI Knowledge Library (verified 2026-07-16)" # === BUY LINKS === buy_links: - slug: "tcl-98qm7k" product_name: "TCL 98 Inch Class QM7K Series | Mini LED QLED 4K HDR | 98QM7K, 2025 Model | 120HZ-144HZ Anti Reflective Screen Smart Google TV Dolby Atmos Onkyo Audio | Voice Remote Alexa Gaming Streaming Television" asin: "B0DVWW66H7" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVWW66H7?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "tcl-98qm8k" product_name: "TCL 98 Inch Class QM8K Series | Mini LED QLED 4K HDR | 98QM8K, 2025 Model | 120HZ-144HZ Anti Reflective Wide Angle Screen Smart Google TV Dolby Atmos | Voice Remote Alexa Gaming Streaming Television" asin: "B0F53C5ZXW" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F53C5ZXW?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "hisense-100u8qg" product_name: 'Hisense 100" U8 Series ULED Mini-LED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (100U8QG) - QLED, Native 165Hz, VRR 288, Up to LD5600, 5000 Nits, HDR10+, Dolby Vision IQ · Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, 4.1.2 Ch Audio' asin: "B0F1DW6YSH" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1DW6YSH?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "hisense-100u75qg" product_name: 'Hisense 100" U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K UHD Best Premium Gaming Google Smart TV (100U75QG) - QLED, Native 165Hz, VRR 288, Up to 3000 Nits, HDR10+, Dolby Vision IQ · Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, 2.1.2 Ch' asin: "B0F1DTHBBS" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1DTHBBS?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "hisense-100u7sg" product_name: 'Hisense 100" U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K UHD Best Premium Gaming Smart Google TV (100U7SG, 2026 New) - Hi-QLED, Native 165Hz, VRR 288, High Brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision IQ·Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, 2.1.2 Ch' asin: "B0GR9C328Q" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR9C328Q?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "samsung-98qn90f" product_name: "Samsung 98-Inch Class Neo QLED 4K QN90F Series, Vision AI, Mini LED Smart TV (2025 Model, 98QN90F) Neo Quantum HDR+, Object Tracking Sound+ w/Dolby Atmos, Glare Free, Gaming Hub, Alexa Built-in" asin: "B0DXMY88NL" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXMY88NL?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "samsung-100qn80f" product_name: "Samsung 100-Inch Class Neo QLED QN80F 4K Mini LED Smart TV (2025 Model) NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor, Quantum Matrix Technology Core Upscaling, Dolby Atmos, Vision Alexa Built-in" asin: "B0DYVPZBF6" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYVPZBF6?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "sony-bravia-5-98" product_name: "Sony BRAVIA 5 98 Inch TV, Mini LED, 4K Smart Google TV, XR Processor with AI Technology,120hz Television with Dolby Vision/Atmos, Exclusive Features for PlayStation®5, K-98XR50" asin: "B0DYK7MWJ1" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYK7MWJ1?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "lg-98qned89t" product_name: "LG 98-Inch Class QNED89T LED Smart TV 4K Processor Flat Screen with Magic Remote AI-Powered with Alexa Built-in (98QNED89TUA, 2024)" asin: null retailer: "manufacturer" destination_url: "https://www.lg.com/us/tvs/lg-98qned89tua-qned-4k-tv" - slug: "lg-100qned85a" product_name: "LG 100-Inch Class QNED evo AI QNED85A Series Mini LED 4K Smart TV w/AI Picture, AI Sound, HDR10, AI Super Upscaling 4K, Filmmaker Mode, Wow Orchestra, Alexa Built-in (100QNED85AU, 2025)" asin: "B0DYQZTVGT" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYQZTVGT?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "samsung-98q80c" product_name: "SAMSUNG 98-Inch Class QLED 4K Q80C Series Quantum HDR+, Dolby Atmos Object Tracking Sound Lite, Direct Full Array, Q-Symphony 3.0, Gaming Hub, Smart TV with Alexa Built-in (QN98Q80C, 2023 Model)" asin: "B0BW4SWNC8" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW4SWNC8?tag=knowledgelib-20" # === RELATED UNITS === related_kos: related_to: - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/best-85-inch-tv/2026" label: "Best 85-Inch TVs (2026)" - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/best-mini-led-tv/2026" label: "Best Mini-LED TVs (2026)" - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/best-tv-for-gaming/2026" label: "Best Gaming TVs (2026)" alternative_to: - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/best-4k-projector/2026" label: "Best 4K Projectors (2026)" - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/best-88-inch-oled/2026" label: "Best 88-Inch OLED TVs (2026)" often_confused_with: - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/best-85-inch-tv/2026" label: "Best 85-Inch TVs (similar premium tier, often a smarter buy for rooms under 14 ft)" depends_on: [] solves: [] # === SOURCES === sources: - id: src1 title: "The 3 Best 98-100 Inch TVs of 2026" author: RTINGS.com url: https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/best/by-size/98-100-inch type: product_testing published: 2026-04-01 reliability: high - id: src2 title: "TCL QM7K Review (98QM7K)" author: RTINGS.com url: https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7k type: product_testing published: 2026-02-12 reliability: high - id: src3 title: "TCL 98QM8K Review" author: RTINGS.com url: https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/98qm8k type: product_testing published: 2026-03-18 reliability: high - id: src4 title: "I just tested the Hisense U8QG Mini-LED TV and it's a brightness star" author: Tom's Guide url: https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/4k-tvs/hisense-u8qg-mini-led-tv-review type: product_testing published: 2026-01-22 reliability: high - id: src5 title: "I just tested the Samsung QN90F and it's a great OLED alternative for bright rooms" author: Tom's Guide url: https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/qled-tvs/samsung-qn90f-neo-qled-tv-review type: product_testing published: 2026-02-05 reliability: high - id: src6 title: "TCL 98C7K review: huge, brilliant and surprisingly affordable" author: What Hi-Fi? url: https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/televisions/tcl-98c7k type: product_testing published: 2026-03-04 reliability: high - id: src7 title: "Samsung goes head-to-head with TCL and Hisense with a surprisingly cheap 98-inch TV" author: Tom's Guide url: https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/samsung-goes-head-to-head-with-tcl-and-hisense-with-a-surprisingly-cheap-98-inch-tv type: product_testing published: 2026-04-12 reliability: moderate_high - id: src8 title: "Sony BRAVIA 5 98 Review (K-98XR50)" author: RTINGS.com url: https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-5-98 type: product_testing published: 2026-04-22 reliability: high - id: src9 title: "5 things you need to know before buying a 98-inch TV" author: TechRadar url: https://www.techradar.com/televisions/5-things-you-need-to-know-before-buying-a-98-inch-tv type: product_testing published: 2026-02-28 reliability: moderate_high - id: src10 title: "Hisense U7SG Review (55U7SG, 65U7SG, 75U7SG, 85U7SG, 100U7SG)" author: RTINGS.com url: https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/hisense/u7sg type: product_testing published: 2026-06-10 reliability: high - id: src11 title: "I saw Hisense's new mid-range mini-LED TV, and it could be the affordable set to beat thanks to one key screen upgrade" author: TechRadar url: https://www.techradar.com/televisions/i-saw-hisenses-new-mid-range-mini-led-tv-and-it-could-be-the-affordable-set-to-beat-thanks-one-key-screen-upgrade type: product_testing published: 2026-05-20 reliability: moderate_high --- # Best 98-Inch TVs (2026) ## What are the best 98-inch TVs in 2026? ## TL;DR **Top pick: TCL 98QM7K (~$1,898) — best price-per-inch, 144Hz, Dolby Vision, 2,500 dimming zones, and Onkyo audio.** **Best 100" value: Hisense 100U7SG (~$2,500) — the 2026 U7, with 165Hz native, 3,000 nits, 4× HDMI 2.1, and a new anti-glare screen.** **Best for movies: Sony BRAVIA 5 K-98XR50 (~$4,498) — XR Processor motion handling, Dolby Vision, and PS5 features.** At this size every TV is LCD or Mini-LED — OLED is unavailable above 88 inches in 2026. Both 2025 Hisense 100" sets (100U8QG, 100U75QG) are out of stock on Amazon as of July 2026. [src1, src10] ## Summary The 98–100 inch TV market in 2026 has fully transitioned to Mini-LED at every tier above $2,500. RTINGS calls the **TCL 98X11L** the best 98-inch TV ever made (SQD Mini-LED, 20,736 dimming zones, claimed 10,000-nit peak), but at $9,999 it's a flagship for a tiny audience. For most buyers, the **TCL 98QM7K** delivers the best price-per-inch — 2,500 dimming zones, 3,000-nit peak, 144Hz native refresh, Onkyo audio, and a street price that has slipped again to ~$1,898. If you want 100 inches rather than 98, the 2026 **Hisense 100U7SG** (~$2,500) is now the buyable big-screen value pick: native 165Hz, 3,000 nits, up to 3,000 dimming zones, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and Hisense's new anti-glare coating. [src1, src2, src10, src11] Stock, not spec, is the story in July 2026. Both 2025 Hisense 100-inch sets — the **100U8QG** (5,000 nits, 5,000 zones) and the **100U75QG** — have sold out on Amazon and are only available through Best Buy, Hisense USA, and regional dealers; if you find U8QG stock near ~$2,798 it is still the brightness leader under $4K. The **TCL 98QM8K** has moved the other way, jumping ~33% from ~$2,998 to ~$3,998 in five weeks, which knocks it out of the value conversation and into the premium tier. [src1, src3, src4, src10] For premium picks, the **Samsung 98QN90F** is the bright-room champion thanks to Samsung's OLED-grade anti-reflective coating, 4K/165Hz on all four HDMI 2.1 ports, and Tizen with cloud gaming — but no Dolby Vision, and Amazon's price sits at ~$14,998, making it a hard sell against cheaper Mini-LEDs unless glare control is the top priority. The **Sony BRAVIA 5 K-98XR50** (~$4,498) is the movie-watcher's pick: Mini-LED upgrade from the X90L with 6× more dimming zones, XR Processor, and Sony's industry-best motion handling. [src3, src5, src8] Three hard truths about 98-inch TVs: weight is 110–160 lbs (delivery and install need 2–3 people), the box is roughly 8 ft × 5 ft × 1 ft (measure doors, elevators, and stairwell turns), and your room needs a 12–15 ft viewing distance to actually benefit. Below 10 ft you'll see pixels; below 12 ft a 75–85" set will look the same and cost half as much. [src1, src9] ## Top 11 Models Compared | Model | Price | Panel | Peak Nits | Native Hz | HDMI 2.1 | Dolby Vision | Gaming | OS | Weight | Best For | Buy | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | TCL 98QM7K | ~$1,898 (3 left) | QD-Mini LED (2,500 zones) | 3,000 | 144Hz | 2x | Yes | 4K/144Hz, VRR 288, ALLM | Google TV | ~145 lbs | Best overall value | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/tcl-98qm7k) | | Hisense 100U7SG (2026) | ~$2,500 (in stock) | Mini-LED (3,000 zones, 100") | 3,000 | 165Hz | 4x | Yes (DV IQ) | 4K/165Hz, VRR 288, 330Hz @1080p | Google TV | ~145 lbs | Best 100" value / gaming | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/hisense-100u7sg) | | TCL 98QM8K | ~$3,998 (2 left, +33%) | QD-Mini LED | 5,000 | 144Hz | 2x | Yes | 4K/144Hz, VRR 288 | Google TV | ~150 lbs | Premium TCL, now overpriced | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/tcl-98qm8k) | | Hisense 100U8QG (2025) | ~$2,798 (Amazon stock out) | Mini-LED (5,000 zones, 100") | 5,000 | 165Hz | 4x | Yes (DV IQ) | 4K/165Hz, VRR 288, FreeSync | Google TV | ~157 lbs | Best raw spec if you find stock | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/hisense-100u8qg) | | Hisense 100U75QG (2025) | ~$2,200 (Amazon stock out) | Mini-LED Pro | 3,000 | 165Hz | 4x | Yes (DV IQ) | 4K/165Hz, VRR 288 | Google TV | ~145 lbs | Superseded by 100U7SG | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/hisense-100u75qg) | | Samsung 98QN90F | ~$14,998 (4 left) | Neo QLED Mini-LED | ~2,200 | 165Hz | 4x | No | 4K/165Hz, VRR, ALLM, Cloud Gaming | Tizen | ~150 lbs | Best for bright rooms | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/samsung-98qn90f) | | Samsung 100QN80F | ~$4,998 (1 left) | Neo QLED Mini-LED | ~1,800 | 120Hz | 4x | No | 4K/120Hz, VRR, ALLM | Tizen | ~155 lbs | Best 100" Samsung mid-tier | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/samsung-100qn80f) | | Sony BRAVIA 5 98 (K-98XR50) | ~$4,498 (2 left) | Mini-LED (XR Processor) | ~2,000 | 120Hz | 2x (4 total) | Yes | 4K/120Hz, VRR, ALLM, PS5 features | Google TV | ~140 lbs | Best for movies | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/sony-bravia-5-98) | | LG 98QNED89T (2024) | ~$6,999 at LG.com (Amazon discontinued) | QNED (full-array LED) | ~1,200 | 120Hz | 2x (4 total) | No | 4K/120Hz, VRR, FreeSync, HGiG | webOS | ~150 lbs | Discontinued — buy the 100QNED85A | [LG.com page](https://knowledgelib.io/go/lg-98qned89t) | | LG 100QNED85A | ~$3,325 (20 left) | QNED Mini-LED evo | ~1,500 | 120Hz | 2x (4 total) | No | 4K/120Hz, VRR up to 165Hz | webOS | ~152 lbs | Best webOS big-screen | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/lg-100qned85a) | | Samsung 98Q80C (2023) | ~$5,998 (clearance, 1 left) | QLED full-array | ~600 | 120Hz | 1x (4 total) | No | 4K/120Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro | Tizen | ~135 lbs | 2023 model, now overpriced | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/samsung-98q80c) | ## Best for Each Use Case ### Best Overall Value: TCL 98QM7K (~$1,898) — [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/tcl-98qm7k) Best price-per-inch in the category. QD-Mini LED with 2,500 dimming zones, 3,000-nit peak HDR brightness, 144Hz native refresh and Game Accelerator 288 (VRR up to 288Hz on PC). Two HDMI 2.1 ports, Dolby Vision, and an Onkyo-tuned 2.1 audio system. List price $2,999, now selling at ~$1,898 — a new low that widens its value lead over the field. Stock is thin (3 units at last check). [src2, src6] ### Best 100-Inch Value: Hisense 100U7SG (~$2,500) — [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/hisense-100u7sg) The 2026 U7 replaces the 100U75QG and is the big-screen pick you can actually buy right now. Up to 3,000 local dimming zones and 3,000 nits peak, native 165Hz (up to 330Hz at 1080p for PC), four HDMI 2.1 ports, Dolby Vision IQ + HDR10+ + IMAX Enhanced, and a Devialet-tuned 2.1.2 Dolby Atmos system. The headline upgrade over the U75QG is the screen: Hisense swapped last year's glossy coating for its Anti-Reflection glare-free matte finish, a feature that previously started two tiers up. At ~$2,500 for 100 inches it undercuts every other in-stock Mini-LED on price-per-inch. [src10, src11] ### Best Raw Spec (if you find stock): Hisense 100U8QG (~$2,798) — [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/hisense-100u8qg) The 100-inch U8QG outpunches every other sub-$4K Mini-LED. 5,000 local dimming zones, up to 5,000 nits peak HDR brightness, native 165Hz refresh, all four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K/165Hz, plus Wi-Fi 6E and a 4.1.2-channel speaker array. Tom's Guide measured the 65" U8QG at 4,000 nits peak — the 100" panel will perform similarly or better. Dolby Vision IQ + HDR10+ + IMAX Enhanced support. **Caveat: it is out of stock on Amazon as of July 2026** and only sold through Best Buy, Hisense USA, and regional dealers — worth chasing at ~$2,798 if you want maximum brightness, otherwise take the 100U7SG. [src1, src4] ### Best for Movies (Home Theater): Sony BRAVIA 5 98 K-98XR50 (~$4,498) — [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/sony-bravia-5-98) Sony's first 98-inch Mini-LED, replacing the X90L. Up to 6× more dimming zones than the predecessor. XR Processor delivers Sony's signature motion handling and accurate color science — the standard for film accuracy. Dolby Vision + Dolby Atmos + IMAX Enhanced. Native 120Hz; gaming HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K/120Hz, VRR, ALLM, plus PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode. RTINGS gave the 98" version a 7.5 mixed-usage rating. [src1, src8] ### Best for Bright Rooms: Samsung 98QN90F (~$14,998) — [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/samsung-98qn90f) Samsung's flagship anti-reflective coating (borrowed from the S95F OLED) effectively eliminates window glare and lamp reflections — Tom's Guide calls it the best Mini-LED for bright rooms. NQ4 AI Gen 3 processor, all four HDMI 2.1 ports run 4K/165Hz (the highest in the category), 9.5ms input latency, Tizen with cloud gaming, and Object Tracking Sound+ with Dolby Atmos. No Dolby Vision (HDR10+ and Auto HDR Remastering Pro instead). Note: Amazon's price sits at ~$14,998 — at that price it is only worth it for buyers who specifically need its glare-control and prioritize a sunlit room above all else; otherwise the Hisense 100U7SG (now with its own anti-glare coating, ~$2,500) delivers most of the bright-room experience for a sixth of the cost. [src5, src11] ### Premium TCL — Now Overpriced: TCL 98QM8K (~$3,998) — [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/tcl-98qm8k) TCL's best Mini-LED short of the X11L flagship. 5,000-nit peak (matching Hisense U8QG), 144Hz native, anti-reflective wide-angle screen, 85W Dolby Atmos audio system, and Game Accelerator 288. RTINGS reviewed the 98" specifically and TechRadar calls it "TCL's best mini-LED TV yet." **The catch is price: it has jumped ~33% from ~$2,998 to ~$3,998 in five weeks**, which puts it above the Sony BRAVIA 5 (~$4,498 only marginally higher, and better for film) and far above the 100U7SG. Buy it only if it falls back under ~$3,000. [src1, src3] ### Best for Gaming (PS5/Xbox): Hisense 100U7SG (~$2,500) — [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/hisense-100u7sg) 4K/165Hz native on all four HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR up to 288Hz, up to 330Hz at 1080p for PC, ALLM, and Dolby Vision Gaming — on a 100-inch screen for ~$2,500. Hisense's four-port HDMI 2.1 layout outpaces the TCL 98QM7K (2 ports) on simultaneous device flexibility, and the new anti-glare coating helps in a lit game room. If the 100U8QG comes back in stock at ~$2,798, it adds 5,000-nit highlights and 4.1.2 audio for a bit more. [src4, src10, src11] ### Best for PC Gaming (4K 165Hz): Samsung 98QN90F (~$14,998) — [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/samsung-98qn90f) 9.5ms input lag, 4 × HDMI 2.1 with 4K/165Hz, native G-Sync compatibility, FreeSync Premium Pro. The QN90F matches the Hisense U7SG/U8QG on refresh rate spec but adds Samsung's lower input lag and best-in-class anti-reflective screen for desk/setup use. At its current ~$14,998 Amazon price, only enthusiasts who must have Samsung's screen and input lag in a bright room should buy it; gamers on a budget get the same 165Hz native refresh and VRR from the Hisense 100U7SG at ~$2,500. [src5] ### Best Budget (under $2,500): Samsung 98 Crystal UHD DU9000 (~$2,000–$2,499) — search Samsung 98 DU9000 Samsung shocked the market by launching this 98-inch direct-LED 4K set at $4,000 MSRP, with frequent sales below $2,500. No Mini-LED, no QLED, no Dolby Vision — but you get Samsung's Supersize Picture Enhancer, 120Hz Motion Xcelerator, AI Auto Game Mode, and Tizen smart OS. Best pick if your budget is hard-capped under $2,500 and you'd rather have a name-brand panel than a no-name. [src7] ### Older Model — No Longer a Bargain: Samsung 98Q80C (~$5,998, scarce) — [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/samsung-98q80c) The 2023 Q80C QLED was a sub-$2,500 clearance bargain, but remaining Amazon stock has dried up (one unit at last check) and the price has jumped to ~$5,998 — far above its merit. Full QLED quantum-dot panel, 4K/120Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro, Object Tracking Sound Lite, but no Mini-LED so contrast is limited and peak brightness is only ~600 nits. At today's price it makes no sense; buy the TCL 98QM7K (~$1,898) or Hisense 100U7SG (~$2,500) instead for a far better panel at a lower cost. [src7] ### Discontinued — LG 98QNED89T (2024): [LG.com product page](https://knowledgelib.io/go/lg-98qned89t) LG's 2024 full-array QNED 98-incher is no longer sold on Amazon and lists at ~$6,999 on LG.com — a price that made no sense even when it was stocked. No Mini-LED backlight, ~1,200-nit peak, 120Hz native with VRR/FreeSync/HGiG and webOS 24. Listed here only because it still turns up in search results and dealer inventory: if you want a big LG, the 100QNED85A is newer, brighter, Mini-LED, and roughly half the price. [src1] ### Best LG webOS Big-Screen: LG 100QNED85A (~$3,325) — [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/lg-100qned85a) LG's first 100-inch QNED with mini-LED backlight, and now the best-stocked big-screen in this card (20 units at last check) after a slide to ~$3,325. webOS 25 with full app suite, 120Hz native (VRR up to 165Hz / Motion Booster up to 330Hz claim), α8 AI Processor 4K, Magic Remote, and FreeSync. Best pick if you're committed to LG's ecosystem (e.g., paired with LG soundbar for WOW Orchestra) but don't want to step up to OLED. [src1] ## Head-to-Head Comparisons ### TCL 98QM7K vs Hisense 100U7SG The two in-stock value picks, ~$600 apart. The QM7K wins on price (~$1,898), Onkyo-tuned audio, and Dolby Vision on a 98" QD-Mini LED with 2,500 zones. The 100U7SG wins on size (100" vs 98"), refresh (165Hz vs 144Hz native), HDMI 2.1 ports (4 vs 2), zone count (up to 3,000 vs 2,500), Devialet 2.1.2 audio, and the anti-glare screen coating. Both are ~3,000-nit panels, so this comes down to whether 2 extra inches, two extra HDMI 2.1 ports, and glare control are worth ~$600. [src2, src10, src11] **Pick TCL 98QM7K if:** budget-driven, dim-to-medium room, mainly stream and watch sports. **Pick Hisense 100U7SG if:** you want the biggest screen, game on multiple consoles, or your room has glare. ### Hisense 100U7SG vs Hisense 100U8QG The 2026 U7 vs the 2025 U8 it effectively replaces on the shelf. The U8QG is the better panel on paper — 5,000 nits vs 3,000, 5,000 zones vs 3,000, 4.1.2 audio vs 2.1.2 — and if you find it near ~$2,798 it is the brightness champion under $4K. But it is out of stock on Amazon as of July 2026, while the U7SG is in stock at ~$2,500 and adds the newer anti-glare coating the U8QG lacks. Availability decides this one for most buyers. [src4, src10, src11] **Pick Hisense 100U8QG if:** you can find stock, and want maximum HDR brightness and the better speaker array. **Pick Hisense 100U7SG if:** you want to buy today, or value the matte anti-glare screen over peak nits. ### Samsung 98QN90F vs Sony BRAVIA 5 98 The QN90F is the bright-room champion (anti-reflective coating, 165Hz, 9.5ms input lag) but lacks Dolby Vision and now costs ~$10,500 more on Amazon (~$14,998 vs ~$4,498). The BRAVIA 5 wins for movies (Dolby Vision, XR Processor motion handling, Sony color science) and PS5 owners (exclusive Auto HDR Tone Mapping, Auto Genre Picture Mode). At the current price gap the BRAVIA 5 is the better buy for almost everyone — only a sunlit-room PC gamer who must have Samsung's glare control should pay the QN90F premium. [src5, src8] **Pick Samsung 98QN90F if:** room is bright, you PC game at 165Hz, you don't care about Dolby Vision. **Pick Sony BRAVIA 5 98 if:** you watch a lot of movies in a dim room or own a PS5 and want the optimized features. ### TCL 98QM8K vs Sony BRAVIA 5 98 The QM8K's ~33% price jump to ~$3,998 put it within ~$500 of the Sony. The QM8K wins on brightness (5,000-nit peak vs ~2,000) and refresh (144Hz vs 120Hz native). The BRAVIA 5 wins on processing, motion handling, color accuracy, PS5 integration, and Sony's build — the things that matter most in the dim room where you'd actually use a 98" set for film. At a ~$500 gap the Sony is the better buy for movie watchers; the QM8K only makes sense if it falls back under ~$3,000. [src3, src8] **Pick TCL 98QM8K if:** you want maximum HDR brightness and 144Hz, and it drops back near $3,000. **Pick Sony BRAVIA 5 98 if:** movies are the point, or you own a PS5. ### TCL 98QM7K vs Samsung 98QN90F A ~$13,100 price gap (~$1,898 vs ~$14,998 on Amazon today). The QN90F wins on bright-room performance (anti-reflective coating, 165Hz across all 4 HDMI 2.1 ports, 9.5ms input lag), build quality, and Samsung Tizen+cloud gaming. The QM7K wins overwhelmingly on every dollar spent — it delivers 70-80% of the QN90F experience for roughly an eighth of the current price. Unless your room is genuinely sun-bathed AND money is truly no object, the gap doesn't come close to justifying the price. [src2, src5] **Pick TCL 98QM7K if:** room is dim-to-medium, value matters, you mostly stream content. **Pick Samsung 98QN90F if:** room has heavy sunlight, you want Samsung tier-1 build, money is no object. ### Hisense 100U7SG vs LG 100QNED85A The two best-stocked 100-inch sets, ~$800 apart. The U7SG (~$2,500) wins on refresh (165Hz native vs 120Hz), dimming zones (up to 3,000 vs LG's coarser QNED array), peak brightness (~3,000 vs ~1,500 nits), Dolby Vision support, and price. The 100QNED85A (~$3,325) wins on webOS, the Magic Remote, LG ecosystem features like WOW Orchestra, and deeper stock. Unless you're locked into LG's ecosystem, the Hisense is the better panel for less money. [src1, src10] **Pick Hisense 100U7SG if:** you want the better picture and gaming spec per dollar. **Pick LG 100QNED85A if:** you want webOS and LG soundbar integration, or the Hisense is out of stock. ## Decision Logic ### If budget is under $2,500 --> **TCL 98QM7K** (~$1,898) is the standout — a real Mini-LED with Dolby Vision well under $2,000. **Samsung 98 Crystal UHD DU9000** (~$2,000-$2,499) remains a name-brand non-Mini-LED option. The **Hisense 100U75QG** (~$2,200) is no longer orderable on Amazon — its 2026 replacement, the 100U7SG, costs ~$2,500. Skip the 2023 Samsung 98Q80C — its Amazon price has jumped to ~$5,998. Avoid no-name 98" sets — service and panel uniformity vary widely. [src1, src7, src10] ### If budget is $2,500-$3,500 (the sweet spot) --> **Hisense 100U7SG** (~$2,500) is the pick: 100 inches, native 165Hz, 3,000 nits, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and the new anti-glare screen — in stock today. **LG 100QNED85A** (~$3,325) is the webOS alternative with the deepest stock. If you can find **Hisense 100U8QG** stock near ~$2,798 (Best Buy, Hisense USA), it beats both on brightness and zone count. The TCL 98QM8K has left this tier — it now costs ~$3,998. [src1, src4, src10, src11] ### If budget is $3,500-$5,500 (premium mid-tier) --> **Sony BRAVIA 5 K-98XR50** (~$4,498) for movies and PS5 — the strongest pick in this band. **Samsung 100QN80F** (~$4,998) for a 100" bright-room Neo QLED, or **TCL 98QM8K** (~$3,998) only if you specifically want its 5,000-nit peak and 144Hz. BRAVIA 5 wins for cinephiles; note the QM8K is up 33% in five weeks and is poor value at today's price. [src1, src3, src8] ### If budget is over $9,000 (flagship) --> **TCL 98X11L** (~$9,999) for the absolute peak Mini-LED experience (20,736 zones, claimed 10,000 nits), or **Samsung 98QN90F** (~$14,998 on Amazon today) for bright-room Neo QLED + best PC gaming spec — but only if its glare control is essential, since it now costs far more than rivals. Above $10K you're in projector territory; consider a 4K projector + 120" screen instead. [src1, src5] ### If primary use is movies in a dim room --> **Sony BRAVIA 5 K-98XR50** for Sony's motion handling, XR Processor, and Dolby Vision. Or **TCL 98QM8K** for similar movie quality at a lower price. Avoid Samsung — no Dolby Vision is a dealbreaker for the majority of streaming films. [src3, src5, src8] ### If primary use is bright-room sports / big-event watching --> **Hisense 100U7SG** (100\" + anti-glare matte coating + 3,000 nits, ~$2,500) is the value pick, or **Samsung 98QN90F** (best-in-class anti-reflective coating) if its glare control is worth the ~$14,998 Amazon price. The QN90F still wins on pure glare control; the U7SG wins on size and price by a wide margin, and now closes much of the reflection gap. [src5, src10, src11] ### If primary use is PC or PS5 gaming --> **Hisense 100U7SG** (4K/165Hz native on all 4 HDMI 2.1, VRR 288, up to 330Hz at 1080p) at the value tier; **Samsung 98QN90F** (4K/165Hz, 9.5ms lag, Tizen cloud gaming) at the premium tier; **Sony BRAVIA 5 98** if you primarily own a PS5 (exclusive Auto HDR Tone Mapping). [src5, src8, src10] ### If room viewing distance is under 12 ft --> **Skip 98-inch entirely.** A 75-85" set will look identical at that distance and save $1,500-$3,000. The constraint is geometry, not budget. Use [Best 85-Inch TVs (2026)](/consumer-electronics/tv/best-85-inch-tv/2026) instead. [src9] ### If the recommended model is out of stock --> Big-screen inventory rotates fast: the 2025 Hisense 100" sets (100U8QG, 100U75QG) sold out on Amazon within five weeks, and most other listings show 1-4 units. Substitution order: **TCL 98QM7K** (~$1,898) → **Hisense 100U7SG** (~$2,500) → **LG 100QNED85A** (~$3,325, deepest stock) → **Sony BRAVIA 5** (~$4,498). Check Best Buy and Hisense USA for Hisense QG stock before assuming a model is gone. [src1, src10] ### Default recommendation (unknown requirements) --> **TCL 98QM7K** (~$1,898). Best price-per-inch, capable Mini-LED with Dolby Vision, Onkyo audio, 144Hz gaming, and the lowest price in the category. The safest pick when you don't know the user's room, budget, or content preferences. If they want 100 inches instead of 98, default to the **Hisense 100U7SG** (~$2,500). [src1, src2, src10] ## Key Market Trends (2026) - **TCL X11L raises the ceiling**: TCL's 2026 SQD Mini-LED flagship hits 20,736 dimming zones and a claimed 10,000-nit peak — the highest specs ever in a consumer 98" TV — at $9,999. RTINGS calls it "the best 98-inch TV on the market." [src1] - **Hisense crosses 5,000 nits at the value tier**: The 100U8QG ($2,798) delivers brightness that was Samsung 8K-flagship territory two years ago. The brightness arms race is now decided at $3,000, not $9,000. [src1, src4] - **Anti-glare coatings move down-market**: Hisense's 2026 U7SG swaps the U75QG's glossy panel for its Anti-Reflection glare-free matte finish — a feature that used to start two tiers up, and the main reason to prefer the new model over last year's brighter U8QG. Glare control, not nits, is becoming the mid-range battleground. [src10, src11] - **The 2025 100-inch generation is selling out**: Both Hisense 100" QG models (100U8QG, 100U75QG) went out of stock on Amazon by July 2026, and the LG 98QNED89T is discontinued. Big-screen listings are thin (1-4 units typical) and prices can move 30%+ in weeks — the TCL 98QM8K jumped from ~$2,998 to ~$3,998 in five weeks. At this size, availability is a bigger constraint than spec. [src10] - **OLED stays capped at 88\"**: Despite years of rumors, no manufacturer is shipping 95\"+ OLED in 2026. Buyers who want 98\"+ have to accept Mini-LED. LG's 97" OLED (G3, $25,000+) was a one-off and is no longer in production. [src1, src9] - **Sony enters the affordable big-screen market**: BRAVIA 5 K-98XR50 at ~$4,498 is Sony's first sub-$5K 98-inch, breaking from the X95L's ~$10K positioning. Sony also added a 100" BRAVIA 3 II for the budget tier. [src8] - **165Hz native refresh becomes the standard**: Samsung QN90F, Hisense U8QG, and Hisense U7QG all support 4K/165Hz on multiple HDMI 2.1 ports. 120Hz is becoming the budget-tier ceiling. [src4, src5] - **Samsung still skips Dolby Vision**: The QN90F lacks Dolby Vision in 2026, same as every Samsung TV. A meaningful gap for streaming buyers since 70%+ of Netflix/Disney+/Apple TV+ premium content is Dolby Vision-mastered. [src5] - **RGB Mini-LED arrives at the top**: TCL's RM9L and Hisense's UR9/UR8 introduce RGB-emitting Mini-LEDs (no separate color filter), narrowing the OLED gap on color volume. Not yet at 98" mainstream price points but signals the next 2-year curve. [src1] - **98" street prices have collapsed — but not uniformly**: TCL 98QM7K now sells at ~$1,898 (down from a $2,999 list) and a 100" Hisense U7SG costs ~$2,500. Two years ago $2,500 bought you a 75-inch. But the crash is not one-directional: the 98QM8K reversed from ~$2,998 to ~$3,998 as stock tightened. Price-per-inch trends down; individual ASINs whipsaw. [src7, src10] ## Important Caveats - **Logistics are make-or-break.** A 98-inch TV box is roughly 8 ft long × 5 ft tall × 1 ft deep and 200-230 lbs. Measure every doorway (need 32" minimum), elevator door, and stairwell turn before ordering. Many sedans cannot transport a 98" TV at all — book the manufacturer's white-glove delivery or borrow a pickup truck. [src9] - **Wall mount load ratings matter.** Most consumer TV mounts cap at 100-150 lbs. A 98" TV with mount weighs 110-180 lbs. Use a heavy-duty mount rated for 200+ lbs and anchor into studs (not drywall anchors). Get 2-3 people for installation. [src9] - **Viewing distance is a hard constraint.** SMPTE/THX recommend 12-15 ft minimum for a 98" 4K TV. At 8-10 ft you'll see individual pixels in dark scenes and your eyes will fatigue scanning across the frame. If your room can't accommodate, a 75-85" TV is genuinely better. [src9] - **Specs vary by size.** Manufacturers often quote specs from the 65" sample. The 100" U8QG has 5,000 zones; the 65" has fewer. Some processing modes are exclusive to smaller sizes. Always check the size-specific spec sheet (RTINGS publishes per-size testing). [src1, src4] - **Sale-cycle pricing.** All prices in this card are verified July 2026. 98" TVs swing $1,000-$2,000 around Memorial Day, Black Friday, Super Bowl, and post-CES (Jan-Feb when prior-year stock clears). Some ASINs (Samsung 98QN90F, 2023 Q80C, and now the TCL 98QM8K) are currently priced well above merit due to low stock — always compare live before buying. Buying off-cycle costs 30-50% more. [src7] - **Stock is the binding constraint at this size.** As of July 2026 both 2025 Hisense 100" models are out of stock on Amazon (still at Best Buy / Hisense USA), the LG 98QNED89T is discontinued, and most other listings show 1-4 units. A model being "best" on spec is meaningless if it can't be ordered — check live availability, and treat any 98-100" recommendation older than a few weeks as provisional. [src10] - **HDR brightness claims are marketing.** Manufacturer "5,000 nit" peaks are 1-3% window measurements. Real-world full-screen brightness is 500-800 nits even on flagships. Compare RTINGS' standardized 10% and 25% window measurements for apples-to-apples. [src1, src4] - **Dolby Vision absence on Samsung is intentional.** Samsung supports HDR10+ instead. If most of your content is on Netflix, Disney+, or Apple TV+ (Dolby Vision-mastered), this is a real degradation. If you watch primarily Amazon Prime Video or sports, less so. [src5] ## Related Units - [Best 85-Inch TVs (2026)](/consumer-electronics/tv/best-85-inch-tv/2026) - [Best Mini-LED TVs (2026)](/consumer-electronics/tv/best-mini-led-tv/2026) - [Best Gaming TVs (2026)](/consumer-electronics/tv/best-tv-for-gaming/2026) - [Best 4K Projectors (2026)](/consumer-electronics/tv/best-4k-projector/2026) - [Best 88-Inch OLED TVs (2026)](/consumer-electronics/tv/best-88-inch-oled/2026)