popularN3RD_01 posted Sep 10, 2025 04:09 PM
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popularN3RD_01 posted Sep 10, 2025 04:09 PM
TCL - 98" Class QM7K Series 4K UHD HDR QD Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2025) $2299.99
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$4,000
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I think it depends on how much you care about image quality and/or brightness. I'm sure you've seen the reviews, including fomo comparing the qm7k and the qm8k with a reference monitor.
There are most likely very few people who have owned both 98" versions of these models. I personally went with the qm8k for the following reasons: better processing, increased brightness, increased dimming zones (halo/blk lvls), better HDR, atsc 3.0 support.
When seeing the 98" qm7k with demo content in Best Buy, it of course looked excellent (not an accurate image, but still impressive). If the qm7k was back at the $2k price, I probably would have saved my money and gone with that... for some reason, the extra $300 pushed me to the qm8k.
If you're willing to wait a little longer, I'll post back with my review next week.
Edit: if you look at Best Buy reviews of the 98" qm7k, it seems that everyone who's purchased it loves it, and even compare it to OLED lvl blacks. Unless you need the extra brightness or are picky, the qm7k is more than fine for most people
I think it depends on how much you care about image quality and/or brightness. I'm sure you've seen the reviews, including fomo comparing the qm7k and the qm8k with a reference monitor.
There are most likely very few people who have owned both 98" versions of these models. I personally went with the qm8k for the following reasons: better processing, increased brightness, increased dimming zones (halo/blk lvls), better HDR, atsc 3.0 support.
When seeing the 98" qm7k with demo content in Best Buy, it of course looked excellent (not an accurate image, but still impressive). If the qm7k was back at the $2k price, I probably would have saved my money and gone with that... for some reason, the extra $300 pushed me to the qm8k.
If you're willing to wait a little longer, I'll post back with my review next week.
Edit: if you look at Best Buy reviews of the 98" qm7k, it seems that everyone who's purchased it loves it, and even compare it to OLED lvl blacks. Unless you need the extra brightness or are picky, the qm7k is more than fine for most people
For me, the room this TV would go in is limited on light control, just blinds. Or I would consider a UST, even though it would be more $ after a LR screen purchase.
I don't crank brightness up on TVs, I try to stay at a nominal value to curb that "bright image" equals "quality" reference that marketing has everyone wound up on. Better HDR on the qm8k might make more sense than.
Definitely would like to see your review next week!
I think it depends on how much you care about image quality and/or brightness. I'm sure you've seen the reviews, including fomo comparing the qm7k and the qm8k with a reference monitor.
There are most likely very few people who have owned both 98" versions of these models. I personally went with the qm8k for the following reasons: better processing, increased brightness, increased dimming zones (halo/blk lvls), better HDR, atsc 3.0 support.
When seeing the 98" qm7k with demo content in Best Buy, it of course looked excellent (not an accurate image, but still impressive). If the qm7k was back at the $2k price, I probably would have saved my money and gone with that... for some reason, the extra $300 pushed me to the qm8k.
If you're willing to wait a little longer, I'll post back with my review next week.
Edit: if you look at Best Buy reviews of the 98" qm7k, it seems that everyone who's purchased it loves it, and even compare it to OLED lvl blacks. Unless you need the extra brightness or are picky, the qm7k is more than fine for most people
QM7K for $2k with $250 cashback was a no brainer.
QM7K 98" for $2k with free geek squad mounting from bestbuy is pretty good deal too...
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Do they actually install the wall mount? If so that would be a great deal
Supposedly they will install the wall mount, as long as it's standard framing with drywall. For other surfaces, I believe they add extra cost.If you add the tv to cart, and choose free mounting, it will walk you through a list of questions.
Yes, they install the customer provided wall mount fo free. They even install toggle bolts in drywall and TV mounting screws free of charge.
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I would be worried extending a 98" TV 24 inches out. Don't think it's a good idea.
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