Giant TCL QLED TV significantly discounted! Last year it cost more than double, has up to 144 Hz and ONKYO speakers

A TV with a diagonal of almost 2.5 meters for the price you would normally pay for a 65″ model from a premium brand? It sounds like a mistake, but it isn’t. The TCL 98T8C is currently selling for 33 790 Kč instead of the original 44 990 Kč – and that’s more than 41 thousand less than at last year’s market launch. In addition, you get an extended warranty and 6 months of SledovaniTV for free.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you truly want a cinema-like experience at home and have a sufficiently large room – 98 inches is the category where a TV transforms into a home cinema.
⚠️ Consider if you don’t have at least 3.5–4 meters viewing distance or don’t have enough help for installation – the TV weighs over 40 kg.
💡 For 33 790 Kč you get a 98″ QLED with 144 Hz, Dolby Vision, ONKYO speakers and an extended warranty – that’s a price for which you’d buy a 65″ TV with similar features elsewhere.

Why this TV is interesting

A TV with a diagonal of 249 cm (98 inches) is a category most people associate with commercial spaces or home cinemas costing hundreds of thousands. However, TCL has managed to bring this size into a price range that is actually accessible. And it’s not just about size – the TV offers features that would stand up even for half the diagonal at a higher price.

Key is the QLED panel with Quantum Dot technology, which covers 93% of the DCI-P3 color space. In combination with an HVA panel (contrast ratio 6000:1) and an anti-reflective coating on the surface, you get an image that looks good even in a well-lit room. The AiPQ Pro processor automatically optimizes the image at the individual pixel level.

Picture and Gaming Features: 144 Hz and Dolby Vision

The resolution of 3840 × 2160 px (4K Ultra HD) on a 98″ diagonal means that you won’t see individual pixels even from a relatively close distance. The panel supports native 144 Hz in game mode (100/120 Hz normally), which is exceptional for a TV of this size. Support for HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG ensures compatibility with virtually all HDR content.

For gamers, the Game Master feature is important, with support for HDMI 2.1, ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), and VRR (Variable Refresh Rate). The game bar allows quick access to picture settings directly during gameplay. Filmmaker Mode, on the other hand, turns off all additional image processing, so movies look exactly as the director intended.

Sound: ONKYO speakers with Dolby Atmos

For a TV of this size, it would be a shame to rely on poor built-in speakers. TCL has therefore integrated a 2.1 ONKYO system with 40 W output, including a built-in subwoofer. Support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X brings surround sound directly from the TV. For regular viewing of movies and series, the integrated sound system may be sufficient – which is not the case for most TVs in this price category.

The Multisound feature allows simultaneous sound reproduction from the TV speakers and wireless headphones with individual volume settings – practical when one person wants to watch a movie loudly and the other needs quiet.

Practical aspects: Google TV, ports and installation

The Google TV system provides access to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and thousands of other applications. Chromecast and Apple AirPlay 2 are also present for streaming from mobile devices. Voice control via Google Assistant works directly from the remote control. Video calls via Google Meet are possible after connecting a compatible camera.

On the body, you’ll find 4× HDMI (including HDMI 2.1 for consoles and PC), 1× USB, a CI+ slot, and a complete DVB-T2/S2/C tuner. The VESA 600×500 standard allows wall mounting – Alza offers a discounted set with an articulated bracket. Important note: the TV weighs over 40 kg and you need at least two, ideally three people for installation. Several users mention that getting it into an apartment was “something”.

What you get extra

With the TV, you get two bonuses with a total value of 5 490 Kč: an extended TCL warranty (value 3 990 Kč), which will give you peace of mind for 5 years, and a 6-month SledovaniTV subscription (value 1 500 Kč). An extended warranty is especially valuable for a TV of this size – a potential repair or replacement of a 98″ panel without a warranty would be financially painful.

What users say

On Alza, the TCL 98T8C has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars (17 ratings) and 94% of customers recommend the product. The complaint rate is low – only 0.3%. Users most often praise the price/performance ratio, picture quality, and of course, the impressive size.

Critical voices appear mainly regarding practical matters. Some mention that the TV has only one USB port, which can be limiting. One user was unlucky – it stopped working after a month (which is why the extended warranty in the package is valuable). And the topic of installation repeatedly comes up: at least two people are a necessity, ideally three, and getting it into the apartment itself can be an adventure.

When it doesn’t make sense

If you don’t have a sufficiently large room, a 98″ TV is not for you. The recommended viewing distance for 4K content is at least 3.5–4 meters – from a closer distance, you will have to turn your head. Similarly, if you live on an upper floor without an elevator or have narrow doors and hallways, delivery and installation itself can be a problem.

For those seeking absolutely top-notch picture quality without compromise, it’s worth noting that QLED is not OLED – you won’t get perfect blacks or infinite contrast. On the other hand, OLED TVs of this size cost several times more, and TCL offers an excellent price/performance ratio.

Verdict: who it’s worth it for

For 33 790 Kč, you get a 98″ QLED TV with 144 Hz, Dolby Vision, ONKYO speakers, and an extended 5-year warranty. This is a price for which you would normally buy a 65″ model with similar features from competitors. If you have the space and want a true cinema-like experience without structural modifications, this is one of the most interesting offers on the market.

What is your ideal TV size – is 65″ enough, or do you long for a truly large screen?