TCL 98F8D 4K QLED Fire TV

In this tcl 98f8d 4k qled fire tv review, the verdict is simple: the TCL 98F8D is the best budget pick in our 2026 guide to 98 inch TVs because it costs $1,699.99. That is the lowest price in the ranking by a wide margin. For that money you get a 98 inch 4K QLED screen with Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and a native 144Hz refresh. It ranks #8 of 9 overall, so it trails brighter Mini LED sets on contrast, not on features. At 4.0 stars from 44 Amazon ratings, it suits first-time big-screen buyers who watch daytime sports, casual streaming and gaming.

Under the hood, the TCL 98F8D pairs a direct-lit LED backlight with Quantum Dot Color, which means brightness spreads evenly across all 98 inches and holds up in a bright living room. Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG are all supported, so most streaming services deliver the right picture mode automatically. Gamers get a native 144Hz panel, Motion Rate 480 with MEMC, VRR, ALLM, and Game Accelerator 288, which together keep a fast football game or a racing title smooth. Sound comes from a 2.1 system (two 15W speakers plus a 15W unit) with Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X. Fire TV runs the apps, Alexa handles voice search, and four HDMI ports cover a console, a cable box, and a streamer at once.

Value is where the TCL 98F8D makes its case. At $1,699.99 it undercuts every other 98 inch TV in this guide, yet it still includes the same core HDR formats and the same 144Hz gaming features found higher up the list. By contrast, Mini LED rivals deliver deeper blacks and less blooming around bright objects, so night-time movie fans should pay more. The 4.0-star average from 44 Amazon ratings is also the thinnest feedback record here, which is worth knowing before you commit. Even so, for daytime sports, casual streaming, and a first giant screen, nothing else at this price comes close. It ships with a one-year manufacturer warranty, a remote, and a stand, and the 104.3-pound body is light enough for a two-person install. If your budget stops near $1,700, this is the one to get.