Best For
Best for Gaming
TCL 98C6K-UK
Better Picture Quality
TCL 98C6K-UK
Better Built-In Audio
TCL 98Q6C-UK
Best for Home Cinema
TCL 98C6K-UK
The TCL 98C6K-UK and TCL 98Q6C-UK are both massive 98-inch 4K QD-Mini LED TVs built for premium home entertainment. They share many core features including a 144Hz refresh rate, Google TV, Dolby Vision IQ, HDMI 2.1 gaming support, and ONKYO-tuned audio. However, the differences become clearer when you look at picture processing, panel enhancements, and audio implementation. The 98C6K-UK pushes harder toward premium cinematic performance with advanced contrast technologies and additional AI-driven picture upgrades, while the 98Q6C-UK focuses on balanced everyday performance with a built-in subwoofer and slightly more versatile USB connectivity.
Verdict
The TCL 98C6K-UK is the better choice for buyers who want the strongest picture quality, deeper contrast control, and a more premium large-screen cinema experience. Its advanced Mini LED enhancements and superior visual processing make it ideal for movie enthusiasts and competitive gamers.
The TCL 98Q6C-UK is still an excellent value option for users who want a huge 98-inch display with strong gaming features, Dolby Atmos, and solid built-in sound at what is likely to be a more affordable price point.
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| Model No |
98Q6C-UK |
98C6K-UK |
| 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 |
: PCM, MPEG1/2/4, AAC, & WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV & H.264, H.265 ( HEVC ), VP9 |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: HEIF, JPG, PNG, BMP |
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| USB Version |
: 3.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: PCM, MPEG1/2/4, AAC, & WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV & H.264, H.265 ( HEVC ), VP9 |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: HEIF, JPG, PNG, BMP |
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| Video |
| Backlight |
: 4K UHD QLED QD-Mini LED |
| HDR |
: Yes |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| MEMC |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| Ai HDR |
: Yes |
| HDR 10+ |
: Yes |
| Ai Scene |
: Yes |
| Ai Motion |
: Yes |
| Ai Clarity |
: Yes |
| Ai Colour |
: Yes |
| Ai Contrast |
: Yes |
| HVA Screen |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| Micro Dimming |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ |
: Yes |
| Matte HVA Panel |
: Yes |
| Ultra-Long Lifespan |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Contrast |
: Yes |
| Quantum Dot Color |
: Yes |
| HVA Panel Technology |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Colour Gamut |
: Yes |
| Nano Crystal Technology |
: Yes |
| 3x Contrast Enhancement |
: Yes |
| Colourful Quantum Crystal |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Colour Enhancement |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Lighting Bionic Algorithm |
: Yes |
| Bionic Colour Optimization Technology |
: Yes |
| Wide Color Gamut |
: 93% DCI-P3 |
| Dynamic Contrast |
: Mega Contrast |
| Picture Engine |
: AiPQ Pro Processor |
| Brightness |
: HDR High Brightness |
| Refresh Rate |
: 100 / 120 / 144Hz / 288Hz FHD |
| Local Dimming |
: Precise Dimming Series Up To 512 Zones |
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| Backlight |
: 4K UHD QLED QD-Mini LED |
| HDR |
: Yes |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| MEMC |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| Ai HDR |
: Yes |
| HDR 10+ |
: Yes |
| Ai Scene |
: Yes |
| Ai Motion |
: Yes |
| Ai Clarity |
: Yes |
| Ai Colour |
: Yes |
| Ai Contrast |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ |
: Yes |
| Matte HVA Panel |
: Yes |
| Multiple Eye Care |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Contrast |
: Yes |
| Quantum Dot Color |
: Yes |
| Ultra-Long Lifespan |
: Yes |
| Condensed Micro Lens |
: Yes |
| HVA Panel Technology |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Colour Gamut |
: Yes |
| 5x Contrast Enhancement |
: Yes |
| Colourful Quantum Crystal |
: Yes |
| Powerful Light-Emitting Chip |
: Yes |
| 4K UHD Deep Learning AI SR |
: Yes |
| Super Energy Highlighter Base |
: Yes |
| ALD Corrosion-Resistant Technique |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Lighting Bionic Algorithm |
: Yes |
| Certified By TÜV For Low Blue Light |
: Yes |
| Ultra-Wide Colour Gamut |
: 93% DCI-P3 |
| Picture Engine |
: AiPQ Pro Processor |
| System Brightness |
: HDR High Brightness |
| Refresh Rate |
: 100 / 120 / 144Hz / 288Hz FHD |
| Local Dimming |
: Precise Dimming Series Up To 512 Zones |
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| Audio |
| Sound Output Power ( RMS ) |
: 2 X 10 W + 20 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced |
: Yes |
| ONKYO Subwoofer |
: Yes |
| Built-In Subwoofer |
: Yes |
| DTS Premuim Sound |
: DTS-X |
| Sound Channel |
: ONKYO 2.1 Hi-Fi Sound System |
| Audio Decoders |
: DTS Virtual:X, Dolby AC4, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD |
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| Sound Output Power ( RMS ) |
: 2 X 10 W + 20 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced |
: Yes |
| Audio By ONKYO |
: Yes |
| DTS Premuim Sound |
: DTS-X |
| Sound Channel |
: ONKYO 2.1 Hi-Fi Sound System |
| Sound Processing |
: Dolby Atmo, DTS Virtual:X, Dolby AC4, Dolby TrueHD |
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| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI ( 2.1 ) |
: 4 |
| USB ( 3.0 + 2.0 ) |
: 2 ( USB 3.0 X 1, USB 2.0 X 1 ) |
| WiFi 6 |
: Yes |
| Miracast |
: Yes |
| HDMI CEC |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth SBC 5.4 |
: Yes |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel |
: Yes |
| Digital Audio Output |
: Optical |
| HDMI2. 1 ( ARC & eARC ) |
: HDMI1 eARC |
| WiFi Sharing |
: Chromecast & T-Cast |
| Wifi Technology |
: 802.11g,Wi-Fi 5 ( 802.11n ),Wi-Fi 6 ( 802.11ac ) |
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| HDMI ( 2.1 ) |
: 4 |
| USB ( 3.0 ) |
: 1 |
| WiFi 6 |
: Yes |
| Miracast |
: Yes |
| HDMI CEC |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth SBC 5.4 |
: Yes |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel |
: Yes |
| Digital Audio Output |
: Optical |
| HDMI2. 1 ( ARC & eARC ) |
: HDMI1 eARC |
| WiFi Sharing |
: Chromecast & T-Cast |
| Wifi Technology |
: 802.11g,Wi-Fi 5 ( 802.11n ),Wi-Fi 6 ( 802.11ac ) |
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| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: Google TV |
| Netflix |
: Yes |
| YouTube |
: Yes |
| AppleTV+ |
: Yes |
| Video Chat |
: Yes |
| Art Gallary |
: Yes |
| Prime Video |
: Yes |
| HbbTV 2.0.3 |
: Yes |
| HDR Streaming |
: Yes |
| Works With Siri |
: Yes |
| Google Play Store |
: Yes |
| Smartphone Control |
: Yes |
| Google Assistant Built-In |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Google Assistant |
: Yes |
| Screen Mirroring |
: Miracast & Google Cast ( Chromecast ) + Airplay 2 |
| Video Apps |
: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Netflix, YouTube & More.............. |
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| Operating System |
: Google TV |
| Netflix |
: Yes |
| YouTube |
: Yes |
| AppleTV+ |
: Yes |
| Video Chat |
: Yes |
| Art Gallary |
: Yes |
| Prime Video |
: Yes |
| HbbTV 2.0.3 |
: Yes |
| HDR Streaming |
: Yes |
| Works With Siri |
: Yes |
| Google Play Store |
: Yes |
| Smartphone Control |
: Yes |
| Google Assistant Built-In |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Google Assistant |
: Yes |
| Screen Mirroring |
: Miracast & Google Cast ( Chromecast ) + Airplay 2 |
| Video Apps |
: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Netflix, YouTube & More.............. |
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| Other Features |
| Design |
: Ultra Slim Design |
| Main Color |
: Black |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| Quick Settings |
: Yes |
| Auto Channel Search |
: Yes |
| Warranty |
: 2-Year Warranty |
| Digital Signal Format System |
: DVB-C,DVB-S2,DVB-T2 |
| EPG |
: Yes ( For DTV Programme Only ) |
| Analog Signal Format System |
: NTSC,PAL,PAL BG,PAL DK,PAL I,PAL L,SECAM,SECAM B/G,SECAM D/K,SECAM L |
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| Design |
: Ultra Slim Design |
| Main Color |
: Black |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| Quick Settings |
: Yes |
| Auto Channel Search |
: Yes |
| Warranty |
: 2-Year Warranty |
| Digital Signal Format System |
: DVB-C,DVB-S2,DVB-T2 |
| EPG |
: Yes ( For DTV Programme Only ) |
| Analog Signal Format System |
: NTSC,PAL,PAL BG,PAL DK,PAL I,PAL L,SECAM,SECAM B/G,SECAM D/K,SECAM L |
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| General Details |
| Power Supply |
: AC 100 - 240V, 50 Hz, 60 Hz |
| On Mode Power Demand In HDR |
: 290 W |
| On Mode Power Demand In SDR |
: 155 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Energy Efficiency ClassFor HDR |
: G |
| Energy Efficiency Class For SDR |
: E |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 53.50 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 54.20 Kg |
| Weight With Packaging |
: 73.80 Kg |
| VESA Wall Mount Compatible |
: 600 mm X 500 mm |
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| Power Supply |
: AC 100 - 240V, 50 Hz, 60 Hz |
| On Mode Power Demand In HDR |
: 290 W |
| On Mode Power Demand In SDR |
: 155 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Energy Efficiency ClassFor HDR |
: G |
| Energy Efficiency Class For SDR |
: E |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 53.50 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 54.20 Kg |
| Weight With Packaging |
: 73.80 Kg |
| VESA Wall Mount Compatible |
: 600 mm X 500 mm |
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Power Card |
: Yes |
| 2N Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Quick Start Guide |
: Yes |
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| Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Power Card |
: Yes |
| 2N Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Quick Start Guide |
: Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is better for gaming?
The TCL 98C6K-UK is slightly better for gaming thanks to its advanced motion processing, 144Hz VRR support, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and enhanced contrast performance.
Does TCL 98C6K-UK support Dolby Atmos?
Yes, the TCL 98C6K-UK supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD, and features an ONKYO 2.1 Hi-Fi sound system.
Which TV has better sound quality?
The TCL 98Q6C-UK has an advantage in audio because it includes a built-in ONKYO subwoofer for stronger bass performance.
Are both TVs good for movies and streaming?
Yes, both models support Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, Google TV, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, and IMAX Enhanced for premium streaming experiences.
Which TV offers better connectivity?
The TCL 98Q6C-UK offers slightly better versatility with two USB ports compared to one on the TCL 98C6K-UK, while both include four HDMI 2.1 ports.
Which TCL 98-inch TV is the better overall buy?
The TCL 98C6K-UK is the better overall premium option for picture quality and gaming, while the TCL 98Q6C-UK delivers stronger value for budget-conscious buyers wanting a huge Mini LED TV.
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