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TCL 98P8L
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TCL 98P8L
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TCL 98P8L
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TCL 98P8L
The TCL 98C805K and TCL 98P8L are both premium 98-inch 4K QD Mini LED TVs designed for immersive home entertainment. They share key features like a 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, Google TV, HDMI 2.1, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, making either a strong choice for movies and gaming. However, the newer 98P8L introduces a more advanced AI-powered picture engine, a dedicated ONKYO 2.1-channel speaker system, larger storage, and enhanced gaming features. Meanwhile, the 98C805K remains an excellent option for buyers seeking impressive Mini LED performance with a proven feature set at potentially better value.
Verdict
The TCL 98P8L is the better overall choice for most buyers thanks to its upgraded AIPQ Pro processor, ONKYO 2.1 audio system, 32GB storage, AI-powered picture enhancements, and enhanced gaming capabilities including a 288Hz VRR Game Accelerator. The TCL 98C805K is still an excellent purchase if you can find it at a lower price, offering outstanding Mini LED picture quality, Dolby Atmos, and premium gaming performance for a better value-focused home theater setup.
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| Model No |
98P8L |
98C805K |
| 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 |
144 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 3.0, 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 |
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| USB Version |
: 3.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: WMA, MP3 |
| Supported Video Formats |
: AVI, WMV, MP4 (H.265.H.264, VP9, AV1,…), MPG, TS, MKV, WebM, VP9 |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: HEIF, JPG, PNG, BMP, Text Subtitles |
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| Video |
| Backlight |
: 4K UHD QD-MINI-LED QLED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| AI HDR |
: Yes |
| HDR 10 |
: Yes |
| HDR 10+ |
: Yes |
| AI Color |
: Yes |
| AI Scene |
: Yes |
| AI Clarity |
: Yes |
| Micro-OD |
: Yes |
| AI Motion |
: Yes |
| AI Contrast |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| AI Interaction |
: Yes |
| Energy-Efficient |
: Yes |
| Multiple Eye Care |
: Yes |
| Enhanced Stability |
: Yes |
| Bidirectional 23 Bit |
: Yes |
| Ultra-Long Lifespan |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Contrast |
: Yes |
| High Panel Contrast |
: Yes |
| Transient Response |
: Yes |
| AI Content Generation |
: Yes |
| Condensed Micro Lens |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Color Gamut |
: Yes |
| Colorful Quantum Crystal |
: Yes |
| 5X Contrast Enhancement |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Peak Brightness |
: Yes |
| Super Condensed Micro Lens |
: Yes |
| Powerful Light-Emitting Chip |
: Yes |
| Colorful Quantum Crystal QLED |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Lighting Bionic Algorithm |
: Yes |
| Bionic Color Optimization Technology |
: Yes |
| Resolution |
: 4K UHD |
| Wide Color Gamut |
: 93% DCI-P3 |
| Picture Engine |
: AIPQ Pro Processor |
| System Brightness |
: HDR High Brightness |
| Panel Type |
: HVA Panel Technology |
| Dimming Zones |
: Precise Dimming Series Up To 512 Zones |
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| Backlight |
: 4K UHD QLED Mini LED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| HDR10+ |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| Anti-Reflection |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ |
: Yes |
| 4K HDR PREMIUM 1500 |
: Yes |
| Full Arrary Local Dimming 500+ |
: Yes |
| Digital Noise Reduction |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Contrast |
: Mega |
| Picture Performance Index |
: 4000 PPI |
| Wide Color Technology |
: Quantum Dot |
| Picture Processing |
: AiPQ 3.0 Engine |
| Video Decoding |
: H.265 UHD, H.264, MPEG-2 |
| Upscaling |
: UHD Machine Learning AI SR |
| Color Management |
: WP / 20P / CMS, 3D LUT Calibration |
| Motion clarity |
: 120 Hz De judder, De Blur, 240 Hz Motion Acceleration |
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| Audio |
| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 2 X 10 W + 20 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced |
: Yes |
| AI Sound Quality |
: Yes |
| DTS Premuim Sound |
: DTS Virtual X |
| Sound Channel |
: 2.1 Channel |
| Speaker System |
: ONKYO 2.1 Hi-Fi System |
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| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 30 W ( 2 X 15 W ) |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced |
: Yes |
| Auto Volume Control |
: Yes |
| Equaliser |
: 7 Band |
| Speakers |
: 2 Way Down |
| Sound Channel |
: 2.0 Sound System |
| Dolby Audio |
: Dolby AC4, Dolby TrueHD |
| Processing |
: Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual : X, Virtualization & UpMix |
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| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI ( 2.1 ) |
: 4 |
| USB ( 3.0 + 2.0 ) |
: 2 ( USB3.0 X 1, USB2.0 X 1 ) |
| WiFi 5 |
: Yes |
| HDMI CEC |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.4 |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| HDMI2. 1 ( eARC & ARC ) |
: Yes |
| Miracast ( Wireless Display ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI Version |
: HDMI2.1 |
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| HDMI 2.1 |
: 4 |
| USB 3.0 |
: 1 |
| HDCP |
: 2,3 |
| CI Slot |
: 1 |
| RF In ( F Sat ) |
: 1 |
| RF In ( IEC Terrestrial / Cable ) |
: 1 |
| Headphone |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Digital Audio Output |
: Optical |
| Bluetooth Profile / Codec |
: A2DP, HID |
| HDMI eARC / ARC |
: eARC HDMI 4 |
| CI+ |
: Yes ( 1.4, ECP ) |
| YPbPr |
: CVBS Optional |
| Sat: Diseq / Unicable |
: Yes V.1.0 / Ver. I & II |
| WiFi Sharing |
: Chromecast & T-Cast |
| WiFi |
: Built-In ac / n /g 2.4 / 5Ghz MIMO |
| HDMI Max Resolution |
: 2160P / 120Hz 444 12 Bit, ( 2160P / 144Hz 444 10 Bit ) |
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| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: Google TV |
| CPU |
: 2 X ARM Cortex-A73 |
| GPU |
: ARM Mali-G52 |
| RAM |
: 3 GB |
| ROM |
: 32 GB |
| Netflix |
: Yes |
| YouTube |
: Yes |
| AirPlay 2 |
: Yes |
| Art Gallary |
: Yes |
| Prime Video |
: Yes |
| AI Art Agent |
: Yes |
| Web Browser |
: Yes |
| YouTube Music |
: Yes |
| AI Office Agent |
: Yes |
| AI Image Quality |
: Yes |
| AI Cinematic Agent |
: Yes |
| Google Assistant Built-In |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Voice Control |
: Yes |
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| Operating System |
: Google TV ( ATV 12.0 ) |
| CPU |
: Quad Core |
| RAM |
: 3 GB |
| ROM |
: 20 GB |
| Netflix |
: Yes |
| AppleTV+ |
: Yes |
| Homekit |
: Yes |
| You Tube |
: Yes |
| HbbTV 2.0.3 |
: Yes |
| Amazon Prime |
: Yes |
| Apple Airplay2 |
: Yes |
| Works With Alexa |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Google Assistant |
: Yes |
| Smartphone / Tablet Remote Support |
: Yes |
| Applications |
: Google Play Store |
| SmartTV |
: Google TV ( 29 Languages ) |
| 4K |
: Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime, AppleTV+ & More |
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| Other Features |
| Design |
: Ultra Slim Design |
| Quick Settings |
: Yes |
| Ambiant Mode |
: Yes |
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| Design |
: Bezel-Less Design |
| Teletext |
: Yes |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| Sports Mode |
: Yes |
| Analogue Tuner |
: Yes |
| USB HID Support |
: Yes |
| Auto Channel Search |
: Yes |
| Game Master Pro 2.0 |
: Yes |
| Freesync Premium Pro |
: Yes |
| Multipicture |
: PAT |
| Game Mode |
: Auto |
| Keyboard |
: 1 Key |
| EPG ( DVB EIT / SI ) |
: Up To 8 Days |
| DTV Tuner |
: DVB-T2 / C / S2 |
| Game Master |
: Auto / ON / OFF |
| Main color |
: Brushed Titanium Metal Front |
| Analogue Tuner Systems |
: PAL / SECAM / NTSC ( AV ) BG / DK / I / LL |
| OSD Languages |
: 29 Albanian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian |
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| General Details |
| Power Supply ( Voltage, Hz ) |
: AC 100 - 240V 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
: 290 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Energy Saving Mode |
: Yes |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 51.8 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 52.8 Kg |
| Package Weight |
: 73.1 Kg |
| VESA Walll Mount Pattern |
: 600 mm X 500 mm |
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| Power Supply ( Voltage, Hz ) |
: AC 220-240V~50Hz |
| On Mode Power Demand In Standard Dynamic Range ( SDR ) Mode |
: 195 W |
| On Mode Power Demand In High Dynamic Range ( HDR ) Mode |
: 475 W |
| Energy Efficiency Class In High Dynamic Range ( SDR ) Mode |
: G |
| Energy Efficiency Class In High Dynamic Range ( HDR ) Mode |
: G |
| Auto Power Off |
: Yes |
| Peak Luminance Ratio |
: 65% |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 55.40 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 58.00 Kg |
| Packaging Weight |
: 88.00 Kg |
| Vesa Size |
: 500 mm X 600 mm |
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: IR, Bluetooth |
| Stand |
: Yes |
| Wall Mount |
: Yes |
| 2N Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
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| Remote Control |
: RC833 |
| Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Power Cable |
: Detachable, 1.5 m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is better for gaming?
The TCL 98P8L is better for gaming thanks to its 288Hz VRR Game Accelerator, AI Gaming Agent, Game Bar, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and Auto Low Latency Mode, although both TVs support 144Hz panels and HDMI 2.1.
Does the TCL 98C805K support Dolby Atmos?
Yes. The TCL 98C805K supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Virtual:X, and IMAX Enhanced for an immersive audio experience.
Which TV offers better sound quality?
The TCL 98P8L delivers better built-in sound with its ONKYO 2.1-channel Hi-Fi speaker system, while the 98C805K uses a standard 2.0-channel speaker configuration.
Which TV has better smart features?
The TCL 98P8L offers a newer smart experience with Google TV, 32GB of internal storage, AI-powered assistants, AI image processing, and additional entertainment features, making it the more future-ready option.
Is the TCL 98C805K still worth buying?
Yes. If it is available at a noticeably lower price, the TCL 98C805K remains an excellent choice with Mini LED technology, Dolby Vision IQ, premium gaming support, and strong overall picture quality.
Which TV is better for a large home theater?
The TCL 98P8L is the stronger home theater option due to its upgraded picture processor, enhanced Mini LED technology, improved audio system, and advanced AI image optimization.
Top Differences- Resolution: 4K 3840 x 2160 Vs 4K UHD
- Display Technology: 4K UHD QLED Mini LED Vs 4K UHD QD-MINI-LED QLED
- Speaker System: 2.0 Sound System Vs 2.1 Channel
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