Which is better for watching sports?

Both handle motion well, but the TCL's 144Hz native panel and Motion Rate 480 are the stronger spec. The Hisense is fine for sports and costs far less.

Is the TCL worth the extra money?

If you watch dark movies and want real blacks, yes. At $2,997.99 versus $1,199.99, you pay about $1,800 for mini-LED brightness and dimming zones.

Which has better black levels?

The TCL. Its mini-LED backlight with up to 4,000+ dimming zones controls light far better than the Hisense's edge-lit panel, which buyers say falls short of OLED blacks.

Which is better for gaming?

The TCL has a 144Hz native panel. The Hisense lists 60Hz but offers a 144Hz Game Mode Pro with VRR from 48Hz to 144Hz, so check that mode suits your console.

Do both run Google TV?

Yes. The Hisense uses Google TV with Google Assistant; the TCL uses Google TV with Gemini.

Which is cheaper right now?

The Hisense at $1,199.99 at PC Richard as of November 3, 2026, against $2,997.99 for the TCL at Amazon.

Hisense 98 inch Class QD5 Series 4K UHD QLED Smart Google TV vs TCL 98" QM8L Series SQD-Mini LED QLED Smart Google TV with Gemini (2026)

Buy the Hisense QD5 if you want the biggest screen for the least money. At $1,199.99 at PC Richard as of November 3, 2026, it costs about $1,800 less than the TCL QM8L at $2,997.99 at Amazon. The TCL is the better picture: mini-LED with up to 4,000+ dimming zones and 6,000 peak nits beats the Hisense's edge-lit QLED, which reviewers say falls short on black levels. Choose the TCL if you watch a lot of dark movies and can pay the difference.

Today the Hisense 98 inch Class QD5 Series 4K UHD QLED Smart Google TV costs $1,798.00 less at its best price.

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