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frontpageshivster1796 posted Jan 12, 2026 05:37 PM
frontpageshivster1796 posted Jan 12, 2026 05:37 PM

98" Hisense QD5 QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (2025 Model)

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Best Buy has 98″ Hisense QD5 QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (98QD5QG, 2025 Model) for $999.99. Shipping is free. Otherwise, select store pickup where available.

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Specs:
  • Display: 98" QLED, 4K (2160p), Direct-Lit
  • HDR Support: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
  • Refresh Rate: 144Hz (with Motion Rate 480 + FreeSync Premium)
  • Smart Platform: Google TV (with Google Assistant built-in)
  • Connectivity: 4× HDMI 2.1, eARC, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
  • Audio: 2.1 channel, 50W speakers, Dolby Atmos + DTS Virtual:X
  • Works With: Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Chromecast/AirPlay
  • Model Year: 2025

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Best Buy has 98″ Hisense QD5 QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (98QD5QG, 2025 Model) for $999.99. Shipping is free. Otherwise, select store pickup where available.

Note: Availability for store pickup varies by location.

Thanks to Community Member shivster1796 for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Display: 98" QLED, 4K (2160p), Direct-Lit
  • HDR Support: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
  • Refresh Rate: 144Hz (with Motion Rate 480 + FreeSync Premium)
  • Smart Platform: Google TV (with Google Assistant built-in)
  • Connectivity: 4× HDMI 2.1, eARC, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
  • Audio: 2.1 channel, 50W speakers, Dolby Atmos + DTS Virtual:X
  • Works With: Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Chromecast/AirPlay
  • Model Year: 2025

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VeeTeeF
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For this TV: www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/hisense/98qd5qg
For the U65QF (they tested the 65" version though): www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/hisense/u65qf

The contrast on this TV is rather bad, even among TV's without dimming zones. The brightness is adequate for watching in a lit room, but definitely not enough for HDR and nothing special. If you just want a big screen and don't care about the picture quality this TV is fine. Otherwise, the other TV Is worth double IMHO.

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Jan 12, 2026 06:20 PM
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Tptrance10Jan 12, 2026 06:20 PM
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Anyone compared this to the mini LED costco one? I know that Mini-LED is higher quality for brightness and color, but its double the price.
Jan 12, 2026 06:39 PM
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VeeTeeFJan 12, 2026 06:39 PM
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Quote from Tptrance10 :
Anyone compared this to the mini LED costco one? I know that Mini-LED is higher quality for brightness and color, but its double the price.
For this TV: www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/hisense/98qd5qg
For the U65QF (they tested the 65" version though): www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/hisense/u65qf

The contrast on this TV is rather bad, even among TV's without dimming zones. The brightness is adequate for watching in a lit room, but definitely not enough for HDR and nothing special. If you just want a big screen and don't care about the picture quality this TV is fine. Otherwise, the other TV Is worth double IMHO.
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Jan 12, 2026 07:20 PM
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Tptrance10Jan 12, 2026 07:20 PM
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Quote from VeeTeeF :
For this TV: www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/hisense/98qd5qgFor the U65QF (they tested the 65" version though): www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/hisense/u65qfThe contrast on this TV is rather bad, even among TV's without dimming zones. The brightness is adequate for watching in a lit room, but definitely not enough for HDR and nothing special. If you just want a big screen and don't care about the picture quality this TV is fine. Otherwise, the other TV Is worth double IMHO.
Thanks for the response, that's what I figured. Just waiting for a price drop at Costco I'm assuming when super bowl or presidents day.
Jan 13, 2026 03:22 AM
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JulianS31Jan 13, 2026 03:22 AM
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In for one for the bathroom. Thanks OP!
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Jan 13, 2026 03:24 AM
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chilloutguy007Jan 13, 2026 03:24 AM
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Is this a good deal, I am
About to place an order but just wanted to check if it has gone lower than this. Looking for 98-100" or if even bigger available for a good deal
Jan 13, 2026 04:20 AM
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happygooddealJan 13, 2026 04:20 AM
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Is Hisense better than Samsung or LG ?
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Jan 13, 2026 04:27 AM
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ZukmeisterJan 13, 2026 04:27 AM
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Quote from happygooddeal :
Is Hisense better than Samsung or LG ?
It's the best ever
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Jan 13, 2026 07:55 AM
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dytbJan 13, 2026 07:55 AM
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Quote from happygooddeal :
Is Hisense better than Samsung or LG ?
All brands have different product lines, some may be great in technique, some may be budget friendly. Having the brand name of Samsung or LG doesn't mean you are buying a great TV.
In terms of TVs, especially big TVs like this, Hisense/TCL are great brands nowadays.
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Jan 13, 2026 02:58 PM
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BraveLlama223Jan 13, 2026 02:58 PM
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Daddy likes. Too bad I got the Costco Sammy 85" for $750 on new years.
Jan 13, 2026 03:09 PM
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epenterprisesJan 13, 2026 03:09 PM
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Wow! 98"!!

That's what she said!
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Jan 13, 2026 06:22 PM
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danmoran007Jan 13, 2026 06:22 PM
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I'll never buy another Hisense, but others may have had good experience
Jan 14, 2026 03:59 AM
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AcrossticJan 14, 2026 03:59 AM
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Had a Hisense screen die after just 3 years. I've never had a TV screen die in such a short time period. Maybe just bad luck, but it wouldn't be surprising if they are cutting some corners on quality to achieve the price points.
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Jan 14, 2026 11:08 AM
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WiseLanguage910Jan 14, 2026 11:08 AM
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Another tv deal
Jan 14, 2026 08:35 PM
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TalentedMitten4247Jan 14, 2026 08:35 PM
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Mini-LED or bust.

Amazing price though.

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Jan 15, 2026 02:05 PM
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thunderbird1100Jan 15, 2026 02:05 PM
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This is a very very basic budget tv just in huge size. IPS panel with no local dimming, low brightness, contrast is REALLY bad (sub 1000:1), blacks will look very gray; etc...

For the price right now it's not a bad deal, but I'd wait for other 98-100" TVs with local dimming to come down to $1,200-$1,500 range probably coming up in super bowl/spring season as new sets start to come out. The other tvs with local dimming are just immensely better overall and if you're spending a grand a few hundred more will get you a WAY better set. The 98" TCL QM6k will probably come down close to that price range I mentioned and it has 500 zones of local dimming, gets twice as bright as this set, has over 116,000:1 contrast ratio compared to 1,000:1 on this one, better colors, etc...This is also a straight up recommended set over saving the money on this Hisense set.

The QM6k was $1,500 not that long ago, it will come to that again or maybe even cheaper coming up:
https://slickdeals.net/f/18826792-tcl-98-class-qm6k-pro-series-4k-uhd-qd-mini-led-smart-tv-costco-ymmv-1499-99?src=SDSearchv3&attrsrc=Thread%3AExpired%3AFalse%7CSearch%3AType%3Anormal%7CSearch%3ASort%3Arelevance%7CSearch%3AHideExpired%3Afalse
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