Is the TCL Q5CF good for gaming?

Yes. It has a 144Hz native panel, Game Accelerator 288 and up to 288 VRR, which suits PS5, Xbox Series X and PC gaming. Input lag is low in game mode.

Does it have local dimming?

No. The Q5CF uses a high-brightness edge-lit backlight without local dimming, so contrast relies on the HVA panel. Dark scenes will not match mini-LED sets.

What smart platform does it use?

It runs Fire TV, not Google TV. That means the Fire TV interface, Alexa voice control and the included voice remote, with apps like Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+.

How big is the TV and what mount do I need?

The set is about 94.3 inches wide, so measure your wall and viewing distance first. Use a heavy-duty mount rated well above the TV's weight, and plan for two or more people to lift it.

Is it worth choosing over a smaller OLED?

If size and brightness in a large room matter most, the 98-inch QLED wins. A smaller OLED gives deeper blacks and wider viewing angles but a much smaller picture.

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TCL 98" Q5CF Series 4K UHD HDR QLED Smart TV with Fire TV

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TCL 98" Q5CF Series 4K UHD HDR QLED Smart TV with Fire TV

TCL's 98-inch Q5CF with Fire TV built in, for sports fans and movie lovers who want it huge.

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4K UltraHD resolution with 4X the detail of 1080p Full HD
QLED Quantum Dot technology covers nearly the entire DCI-P3 color space
High brightness LED backlight for bold viewing in nearly any light
High Contrast HVA panel for stunning picture contrast
144Hz refresh rate for clear motion in action movies, sports and games
Game Accelerator 288 with up to 288 VRR for lag-free gaming

Sizes: 98 inches
In the box: Voice remote

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Specs

Resolution: 3840 x 2160
High Definition: Yes
HDTV Format: 4K
Color: Black
Screen Form: Flat
Display Type: QLED
HDR: Yes
Width: 94.3 in wide
Screen Size: 98 inches

About the TCL 98" Q5CF Series 4K UHD HDR QLED Smart TV with Fire TV

The TCL Q5CF is a 98-inch 4K QLED TV running Amazon's Fire TV platform instead of Google TV, which most TCL sets use. Its QLED quantum-dot layer covers nearly the full DCI-P3 color space, and a high-brightness LED backlight with a high-contrast HVA panel keeps the picture punchy in bright rooms. A 144Hz native panel with Game Accelerator 288 and up to 288 VRR makes it unusually game-ready for a set this size. It suits big-room movie and sports viewers and console gamers who want maximum screen for the money; rivals at this size from Hisense and Samsung cost more, and the Q5CF trades some peak brightness and local dimming for size and value.

Best forLarge living rooms and media roomsMovie and sports nightsConsole gaming on a huge screenBuyers who want Fire TV built in

Pros

Huge 98-inch picture for the class
QLED color covering nearly all of DCI-P3
144Hz panel with up to 288 VRR for gaming
High-brightness backlight handles bright rooms
Fire TV interface with voice remote included

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