| Model No |
98C855 |
98QM850G |
| TV Type |
Smart TV |
Smart TV |
| Screen Size |
98 Inch (249 cm) |
98 Inch (249 cm) |
| Resolution |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
144 Hz |
120 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 3.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: AVI, H.264, H.265, MKV, MP4, MPG, TS, VP9, WEB |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: BMP, HEIF, JPG |
|
| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: AAC, MP3, WMA, WAV ( PCM ), AIFF, FLAC, AC3 |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MKV (H.264), MP4, MOV ( H.264 ), TS ( H.264 ) |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, PNG, GIF |
|
| Video |
| Backlight |
: 4K UHD QLED PRO Mini LED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| Ai-HDR |
: Yes |
| Ai-Color |
: Yes |
| Ai-Scene |
: Yes |
| Ai-Clarity |
: Yes |
| Ai-Motion |
: Yes |
| Ai-Contrast |
: Yes |
| Low Reflection |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ |
: Yes |
| Adaptive Picture |
: Yes |
| Noise Reduction |
: Yes |
| Progressive Scan |
: Yes |
| Multiple Eye Care |
: Yes |
| Anti-Glare Screen |
: Yes |
| HDR10+ Adaptive |
: Yes |
| 4K Ultra HD Upscaling |
: Yes |
| Low Blue Light / Flicker Free |
: Yes |
| Panel Type |
: VA |
| Response Time |
: 5.7 ms |
| Contrast Ratio |
: 6000:1 |
| Picture Performance Index |
: 4800 PPI |
| Color Gamut |
: 95% DCI-P3 |
| Dynamic Contrast |
: Mega Contrast |
| Video Compression Formats |
: AV1, H.264, H.265, VP9 |
| Processor |
: TCL AiPQ™ PRO Engine |
| Local Dimming Zones |
: 2160 Local Dimming Zones |
| Brightness |
: 3500 Nits ( Peak ) 650 Nits ( Typ ) |
|
| Backlight |
: 4K UHD Mini LED QLED |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| HDR10+ |
: Yes |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| HDR ULTRA |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ |
: Yes |
| Ultra Wide Color Gamut |
: Yes |
| Quantum Dot Technology |
: Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced Certification |
: Yes |
| Local Dimming Zones |
: 2,300+ |
| Static Contrast |
: 6000:1 |
| Peak Brightness |
: 2,000 Nits |
| Display Colors |
: 1.07 Billion |
| Description |
: Ultimate 4K Mini LED TV |
| Local Dimming Type |
: Full Array ULTRA Local Dimming |
| Picture Engine |
: AIPQ Engine With Deep Learning AI |
|
| Audio |
| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 60 W ( 2 X 10 W Main Channel + 2 X 10 W Subwoofer + 2 X 10 W Up-Firing ) |
| Subwoofer ( RMS ) |
: 20 W |
| Number of Speakers |
: 6 |
| Equalizer |
: Yes |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced |
: Yes |
| Built-In Subwoofer |
: Yes |
| Auto Volume Leveler |
: Yes |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel ( eARC ) |
: Yes |
| Equalizer Bands Quantity |
: 7 |
| Sound By |
: ONKYO |
| Sound Channel |
: 2.2.2 Channel |
| DTS Premuim Sound |
: DTS-HD+DTS Virtual X |
| Audio Decoders |
: DTS Virtual:X, DTS-HD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
|
| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 10 W + 10 W ( Speakers ) + 20 W ( Subwoofer ) |
| DTS Virtual: X |
: Yes |
| Built-in Subwoofer |
: Yes |
| Dolby Processing |
: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital + |
| Audio Passthrough |
: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital +, Dolby Digital, PCM |
|
| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI ( 2.1, 2.0 ) |
: 2 X HDMI 2.1 + 2 X HDMI 2.0 |
| USB ( 3.0 ) |
: 1 |
| Number of Tuners |
: 1 Tuners |
| RF Ports Quantity |
: 2 Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: 1 Yes |
| Headphone Outputs |
: 1 Yes |
| Digital Audio Optical Out |
: 1 Yes |
| Component Video ( YPbPr/YCbCr ) Out |
: 1 Yes |
| WIFI6 |
: Yes |
| Miracast |
: Yes |
| HDCP 2.2 |
: Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.2 |
: Yes |
| Apple AirPlay 2 |
: Yes |
| Audio ( L / R ) Out |
: Yes |
| HDMI2. 1 ( ALLM ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI Quick Switch |
: Yes |
| Chromecast Built-In |
: Yes |
| Audio Return Channel ( ARC ) |
: Yes |
| Common Interface Plus ( CI+ ) 1.4 |
: Yes |
| HDMI2. 1 ( VRR ) |
: Yes,4K@144Hz |
| HDMI2. 1 ( eARC & ARC ) |
: Yes, With Certification |
| HDMI CEC With Certification |
: Yes, With Certification |
| Wi-Fi Standards |
: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n ) |
|
| HDMI |
: 4 ( 1 X eARC ) |
| USB 2.0 |
: 1 |
| Audio Output |
: 1 Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: 1 Yes |
| Chromecast Built-in |
: Yes |
| RF Input ( NTSC, ATSC ) |
: 1 Yes |
| Bluetooth Personal Audio |
: Yes |
| Audio Output Headphone |
: 1 Yes |
| SPDIF Digital Audio Optical |
: 1 Yes |
| Wi-Fi |
: Wi-Fi 6 ( 802.11ax ) |
| Wi-fi Frequency |
: Dual-Band 802.11ac Wi-Fi |
| AV Input |
: Composite Video + L&R Audio In ( Mini 3.5 mm Connector ) |
|
| Smart TV Features |
| Operation System |
: 12.0 Google TV |
| Video Chat |
: Yes |
| Internet TV |
: Yes |
| HbbTV 2.0.3 |
: Yes |
| Voice Control |
: Yes |
| Web Browser |
: Yes |
| Quick Settings |
: Yes |
| Google Play Store |
: Yes |
| Google Assistant Built-In |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Voice Control |
: Yes |
| Works With Amazon Alexa |
: Yes |
| Works With The Google Assistant |
: Yes |
| Smart Modes |
: IMAX Enhanced, Sports |
| Video Apps |
: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney+, HBO, Netflix |
|
| Smart TV OS |
: Google TV |
| Apple Airplay2 |
: Yes |
| Apple HomeKit |
: Yes |
| Google Assistant |
: Yes |
| Backlit Voice Remote |
: Yes |
| MEMC Frame Insertion |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Voice Control |
: Yes |
| Supported Apps |
: Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Peacock, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube, YouTube TV, Vudu, Google Play Movies & TV, Spotify, etc. |
|
| Other Features |
| Design |
: Ultra Slim Design Design |
| Color |
: Black |
| Game Bar |
: Yes |
| Game Mode |
: Yes |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| LED Indicators |
: Yes |
| VESA Mounting |
: Yes |
| Ambient Mode |
: Yes |
| Auto Power Off |
: Yes |
| AMD FreeSync |
: Yes |
| Game Master 2.0 |
: Yes |
| Teletext Function |
: Yes |
| Picture-In-Picture |
: Yes |
| Subtitles Function |
: Yes |
| On Screen Display |
: Yes |
| Auto Channel Search |
: Yes |
| Program Guide ( EPG ) |
: Yes |
| Firmware Upgradeable |
: Yes |
| AMD FreeSync Premium Pro |
: Yes |
| 144Hz Variable Refresh Rate |
: Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode ( ALLM ) |
: Yes |
| OSD Languages |
: 29 |
| Warranty |
: 2 Year |
| Firmware Upgradeable Via |
: Network, USB |
| Tuner Type |
: Analog & Digital |
| Digital Signal Format System |
: DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T2 |
| On Screen Display Languages |
: ALB, BUL, CRO, CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP |
| Analog Signal Format System |
: NTSC, PAL BG, PAL DK, PAL I, PAL L, SECAM B/G |
|
| Design |
: Full View Metal Bezel-Less Design |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| Closed Caption |
: Yes |
| JPEG / MP3 For USB |
: Yes |
| Parental Control ( V-Chip ) |
: Yes |
| Auto Game Mode ( ALLM ) |
: Yes |
| AMD FreeSync Premium Pro |
: Yes |
| Control Buttons |
: One Button |
| Game Accelerator |
: Game Accelerator 240 |
| Signal Format Compatibility |
: ATSC, NTSC, Clear QAM |
| Multilingual On-Screen-Display |
: English, Spanish, French |
| Warranty |
: 1 Year Limited Warranty |
| Accessible Menu System ( CVAA ) |
: ATSC / NTSC / Clear QAM |
|
| General Details |
| Power Supply ( Voltage, Hz ) |
: AC 220 - 240 V 50Hz |
| Power Consumption |
: 560 W |
| Energy Consumption HDR |
: 470 kWh |
| Energy Consumption SDR |
: 170 kWh |
| Power Consmption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Energy Efficiency Scale |
: A To G |
| Energy Efficiency Class HDR |
: G |
| Energy Efficiency Class SDR |
: F |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 65 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 67.5 Kg |
| Packaging Weight |
: 91.2 Kg |
| VESA Wall-Mounting |
: 600 mm X 600 mm |
|
| Power Supply ( Voltage, Hz ) |
: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz |
| Annual Power Consumption |
: 498 kWh/Y |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: ＜0.5W |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 59.6 Kg |
| VESA Walll Mount Pattern |
: 850 mm X 400 mm |
|
| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: RC933 |
| Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Warranty Card |
: Yes |
| Table Top Stand |
: Yes |
|
| Remote Control |
: Voice Remote Control |
| 2 AAA Batteries |
: Yes |
| Warranty Info |
: Yes |
| Quick Start Guide |
: Yes English |
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Key Differences
Both models support 4K 3840 x 2160 resolution, ensuring sharp picture quality with detailed visuals for movies, shows, and gaming. Audio output differs between the two (10 W + 10 W ( Speakers ) + 20 W ( Subwoofer ) vs 60 W ( 2 X 10 W Main Channel + 2 X 10 W Subwoofer + 2 X 10 W Up-Firing )), which can influence overall sound clarity and loudness. Both TVs come in similar screen sizes, making them suitable for comparable viewing setups and room environments. TCL 98QM850G and TCL 98C855 are well-equipped smart TVs that aim to provide a balance of picture quality, performance, and smart capabilities. In general, both TVs cater to modern entertainment needs, including streaming, gaming, and everyday viewing. Both TVs come with smart platforms that support popular streaming apps and voice control features. Both TVs offer adequate brightness levels suitable for most indoor lighting conditions. TCL 98QM850G and TCL 98C855 offer different motion rates (120 Hz vs 144 Hz), which can impact smoothness during fast-moving scenes like sports and gaming. Verdict: Both models offer good value, and the better option depends on your specific requirements and viewing preferences.
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