TCL 98" S5 Class 4K LED HDR Smart Google TV (2023 Model)
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Our take on the TCL 98" S5 Class 4K LED HDR Smart Google TV (2023 Model)
The TCL S5 is a 98-inch 4K LED TV running Google TV, built for people who want the biggest possible picture for movies, sports and streaming. It uses a direct-lit LED panel with HDR support and the Google TV interface with voice search, Chromecast and the major streaming apps built in. Against premium big-screen rivals it gives up full-array local dimming, wide viewing angles and high peak brightness, so contrast and black levels are modest. It suits a large, light-controlled room where size matters more than picture refinement.
- Enormous 98-inch 4K picture
- Google TV with voice search and Chromecast built in
- HDR support for streaming and discs
- Simple smart interface with major apps
- Strong value for the screen size
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What reviewers say
Owners of TCL's large S-series sets generally praise the size and the Google TV software for the money, while noting that picture quality is basic for a TV this big. Common complaints center on black levels, brightness and off-angle viewing.
- Picture sizePraisedOwners say the 98-inch screen delivers the big-cinema feel they wanted.
- Black levelsCriticisedReviewers note dark scenes look gray without local dimming.
- BrightnessCriticisedThe panel struggles in sunlit rooms, according to owners.
Questions and answers
- Does the TCL S5 have local dimming?
- No. It is a direct-lit LED TV without full-array local dimming, so black levels are modest compared with Mini-LED and OLED sets.
- Is 98 inches too big for a normal room?
- It needs a wide wall and roughly 8 to 10 feet of viewing distance to feel comfortable. Measure the wall and the path into the room before buying.
- What smart features does it have?
- It runs Google TV with voice search, Chromecast built in and the major streaming apps, plus HDMI inputs for consoles and boxes.
- How does it compare with TCL's QM8?
- The QM8 uses Mini-LED with local dimming and much higher brightness. The S5 trades that picture quality for a lower-cost way to get a 98-inch screen.
- Can I mount it on a wall?
- Yes, it supports standard VESA wall mounting, but the set is very heavy, so use a mount rated for its weight and get help lifting it.
- Is it good for gaming?
- It handles 4K console gaming, but it lacks the high refresh rate and advanced gaming features of TCL's step-up models.
