Enormous 98" TCL S5 LED TV - Best Deal Ever!
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How much storage does the TV have for apps. The Google TV dongle is lacking and I'm hoping this would be a good solution
After going back and forth between this 98” TCL S5 & the 85” Sony X90L… I had decided to buy the TCL a week ago just as Amazon raised the price to $2,498 from $1,998. And so I justified going with the Sony instead because of the $500 increase but I paused. I was BUMMED. Then… as I was about to to hit Buy Now, I checked again “just in case” and Voila! The TCL came back down to $1,998. I wasn’t about to let that go again so I bought it this morning! MUCH thanks to your review. Looking forward to enjoying this in our new home! Great work on these reviews. My wife and I really appreciate it!
Thats my same exact dilema at the moment, the 85" x90l or the TCL 98" S5. how is the upscaling on the TCL? its the only issue holding me back from pulling the trigger.
How was your experience? How ab the color
How are you liking it so far?
@@philipsgarage Before i received the Hisense the price dropped on the X90L. so i went with the sony instead. i highly recommend the sony. The processing is second to none.
Awesome~ I am about to hit buy as well for $1,999. It feels like a great deal. and it literally is about 40% more screen than a 86 incher. I hope you enjoy yours.
Just picked this up for our new home’s game room. What a great tv at a great price! Thanks for putting me on this tv! Saved me $2k!
I just got my TCL tv today! and set up!..its great! .I'm glad I went with this rather than the short throw projector..Thanks for your help!
You two are really awesome to take all the time and care it takes to produce these reviews for the everyday family and or enthusiast. Your reviews are spot on and answer the most taxing questions for folks that do not have money to waist. Thank you sooooo much. For so long I stuck with rear mounted ( Panasonic and Optoma ) projectors for the emersion / cost to performance but gave tvs a chance after seeing them grow. I love my UH7 85 " and I bought it because of this channel. I hope to invest in a 98 or 100 inch as well but will wait for the sales to start in 6mths to a year. I'm hoping that Hisense u8k 100 " causes a price war on the market. Please keep up the good work.
Hope that buys you a beer!!!
That's very nice of you. Thanks and I'm glad you enjoy the channel and the tvs.
Hey it’s nitpicky but yet for the record folks are mislead about the backlighting of todays LCDs. Full-array-local-dimming requires direct-lighting. 2 major categories of backlighting exist: Edge-lit & direct-lit. All FALD require direct lit(lights cover behind the screen). Local dimming on edge lit would be difficult and rather ineffective. All mini-LEDs(not to be confused w/ micro-LED which is not LCD based) utilize FALD. I feel reviewers should not confuse these things. The masses are already confused enough by referring to LCD TVs as LEDs. First gen LCDs used fluorescent backlighting, since then it’s LED. Plasma & OLED are self-lit.
I'm definitely can't wait until this TV is available in my area. Once my wife sees it, I'll have it within a week. Thanks for the great video!
My back hurts just from watching y'all move that furniture in every video.
BTW..this television is now 1999.00 on Amazon...amazing deal
2500 now should of grab two when it was 1999 smfh
@@GAM3BR3DR3AP3R- I was bummed too. It’s back down to $1,998 on Amazon. I just bought it today.
Its 1900 now
feel bad for anyone who paid 3 or 4 k for it a few a months ago. They got ripped off badly lol cuz u can get a 98 inch qm8 for that price
Does this go sals often
Everytime I see 100 inch tv's to me It invokes so much passion and fun. And they are getting more and more affordable.
When they can mass produce 110"-120", that will ultimately fill the standard 8' wall. I keep looking at UST projectors, but with the 98-100" currently, TV > projector.
Yeah, we came from the projector world (had 3000€ 4k optoma on darkened 130" frame) in the last apartment but couldn't fit it to the new home theater room. With the throwing range I would have needed to opt for short throw to fill the wall. However I decided to go with this 100" tv as you can even bring it closer with the tv stand if you need. Man, after weeks later I'm still blown away. I have used projectors for over a decade and my brain can't handle the fact that the screen so big can look so good. The brightness, contrast ratios, vivid colors are something else on tvs even in full dark rooms. Going to the theaters would be an downgrade. Kudos for TCL and pushing these TVs out for the masses, Really putting the projector world on tough spot, if you don't need over 120" screens.
Keep the 98 inch comparisons coming! Really enjoy your honest opinion on these big screen comparison reviews. Nice job!
Selling my 85’ Sony and just bought this online at Best Buy for $1999 🙌
This TV is amazing. It replaced an 82" Samsung Q6 QLED from 2018 and it blows the Samsung away in every way possible. I was worried about picture quality since it is direct lit LED and the Sammy was edge lit QLED with local dimming but there is no comparison. It gets very bright, colors are amazing, blacks are black and whites are white and not dirty. I am not regretting this purchase at all and it is a steal even after it went back up in price after the holidays. If you're on the fence about it just get it, you wont regret it.
How is it in a bright room with glare?
We haven’t noticed any glare. The room it’s in has multiple windows on all the walls and when we watch it during the daytime it has never been an issue. Hope this helps. Was an amazing buy when we got it for $2500 and I think I saw it for $2000 the other week which makes it a steal!
Thanks for the response. I appreciate it. I have it in my cart at Best Buy for $1,999. I just need to convince myself that I won’t be sacrificing any picture quality getting this one versus the smaller 85” TCL QM8 with the mini LEDs.
I was just like you, debating if it would be a downgrade from my Samsung QLED. I can tell you I have no regrets and would do it again in a heartbeat and at 2k it’s a steal!
@@AB-oq8qe That’s great to hear the picture quality is similar to an OLED. I guess I will definitely have to get it then. Thanks again.
This is a good 120hz gaming TV. Most of the special video functions are disabled in Low latency PC mode anyhow. Next summer these may be down to $1999.
Yep that’s how much they are right now
2024 in England, July, available at Argos for £1800 and is now 144HZ 🙂🙂🙂@@brownskinb5084
Just bought a new house in Texas and this TV is going in the living room!
I have a 32” TCL. It’s not bad but the one I had before which was Japanese and more than 20 yrs old had a much better picture quality. Back in the day when Japanese products were the best.
Yea 98" tvs are now affordable!, maybe not videophile quality but for the price I don't care to nictpik just watch 😊
Agree 💯% ! 😂
Been looking for a good, affordable upgrade and I think I've found it with this one. I have an 86 inch LG and want a 98 inch but the prices have been outrageous
Came home from work to see my neighbor had upgraded to a 85 inch with the empty box on the curb. I have a 70-inch. I'm looking forward to seeing his face when he sees my 98 inch box on the curb next week.😅
Its currently $1999 with $3000 off at BestBuy.
$1999.99 on Best Buy now.
Bargain of the century.👌
Bought one, did not like it at all. Sub par picture. Dim, weak colors, poor clarity. Tried every recommended adjustment. Sent it back to Best Buy.
$1500 open box
@@cookingwithcountry9262you’ve seen them open for that price?
@@lucee2261😅😂
Can't wait for affordable 100" OLED. that's end game.
Awesome guys. I love ❣️😘 how you guys get along. Very cute. She's such a good sport because he's always making short jokes about her. It would be so cool to have all three TCL TVs side by side for a comparison 😮👍😎
Yes I don’t think the short jokes are a good idea
I love how fast the price is coming down on 98" TVs!! I just got an 85", and once these drop another two grand I'll upgrade 😆
98” TV for $2000??? Lol nice
It may be under $3k by black Friday.
Its 2999.99 on best buy website right now
@@ericj1385 dude it was literally already on sale for 3k
At this very moment it's 2999 on BB
@@ericj1385 it already is $3k
Just bought one .. waiting for it to be delivered... can't wait
This TV is now $2499 on Amazon and Best Buy
And still is 1/15/24
$2000 now
Beautiful ad transition..... clean loved the video
The price makes this one mighty tempting for the home theater/gaming room.
My concern is whether the screen will hold up over the years though. I have an 82" Samsung from 2017 that looks as good today, as it did when it was new.
Does this have Gsync or VRR for gaming?
Heartfelt Thank You, for all these massive tv comparisons. You guys rock!
Thank you for the review! I have been looking at this one, but because it was so new, there was no real reviews on it. The only question I have is: I have a 85" Sony X900H and while I love this TV, I have noticed quite a bit of blooming around subtitles, which is kind of jarring in really dark scenes. How is the blooming on this one?
I love that two piece tv stand. I wonder where i can buy one like that. That is so cool.
Enjoyed the video, B. It's fun watching you and Jen do an unboxing of these enormous TVs. 👍
The fact they put the ports on the back like that on a tv that big is criminal, I move my sound bars and consoles a lot so mounting it flush would be a nightmare for me, wish it was on the side
You should make your life easier by building or buying a long console table on wheels
Fantastic review. Thank you. I'm looking to put this in a classroom. The classroom has many large-scale windows along the entire Western wall, from floor to ceiling. So as the day progresses, the sun starts to pour directly into the room, and at certain angles, viewers have the sun over their shoulders pouring directly on the only available wall we have for the TV. We are trying to avoid a projector (given a TV provides a better image, not considering direct sun glare) or expensive sun-blocking shades, as this is a large room, and replacing our semi-permeable shades with sun-blocking shades would cost a lot. I also realize that nothing on the market is going to be able to block direct sunlight, but I'm wondering if you think viewers will be able to see this TV relatively well when considering how well it handles glare and, combined with increasing the sharpness of the image?
The 98" R754 is listed for $4k, is this S model a better purchase for $3k? Does R754 worth the difference?
Very interested in the comparison video you mentioned with Q8!
It’s on sale right now at Best Buy for 2500$
Currently $2000 at Amazon
Thank you guys. It's now $1999 and I am about to buy this instead of getting an 86"er!
Would you perfer this tv over the qm8? Thinking about getting one. Thanks
What is the stand you are using?
These reviews have been great. Plan on doing a head to head between this tv and the 98” 754? Looking to buy one of these in the next few weeks. Which would you recommend?
I noticed you didn't get a reply. Judging by the previous videos of the 754. It seems to have a more vibrant picture.
@@tatertots5625 Yeah, I ordered the 754 about a week later. Got it when it dropped to $4k. Absolutely love it and glad I went with it.
This tv is going for 1999$ at Best Buy Dec 7
You guys didn’t really talk about black levels in a dark room. That’s probably the most important thing for me.
It's an LED TV without dimming zones so it's not going to he OLED quality. If that is more important than blooming of an LED like an x90l or something similar, than get a FALD LED. I think this at 98" for the price is good. Try the hisense u8k or u76k 100"
Thank you. Very helpful. For us daring souls that want to wall mount 98 inch TVs, for your future reviews, maybe you can spend 30 seconds showing the cable management in the back and how clean the wall mounted TVs look when viewing the TV from the side? Unlike your setup, people entering my family room can see the side of my wall mounted TV.
Nice haircut Jen!
Soon there will be 120 inch tvs imagine that😅😅
Ordered 98r754 for $3500. How does compare for movies and gaming/brightness?
Would you recommend this over the 754
Great TV, these Direct LED sets are very underrated like 85inch x85k, thanks J the installer, sorry B 😂
I’m buying TWO these NOW!!!! It’s only $1999 OMG!!!
Why not show side by side with the XL or QM8 for comparison?
Nice video keep up the good work B the installer
The dog is the boss 😀
Yes I know caesar yet another 98’’ tv 😂
Bloody Enormous Indeed...Largest One I've Seen Yet... Aside From The 90 Inch Television I Saw In A Store Sometime Ago...
Literally no one who buys these kind of TVs care about the built in speakers. Companies should just not waste money on them or the “smart” features
Hold up now, I care a little. Lol my wife will turn off a $30k stereo system with perfect freq response to purposefully listen to the TV's audio, so on the rare occasion when we're using this setup together I'd like the TV speakers to be at least a tiny bit decent :p. All they have to do is slap a medium size full range driver on it and dsp for a decent flat target listening response up to 70dB with an attempt to keep the bass in tow, using up the speaker or little amp's headroom early for quality low/mid volume listening. It can't cost that much.
@@BobFrostV Isn't your speaker system wired up through HDMI CEC and work seamlessly through your TV remote? I am just wondering how even she feels like listening to TV audio. But then, I don't have a wife..I've heard they can be tricky 😂😂
@@supriyasou3722
My guess is there are some folks that mainly just want to hear the dialogue clearly without all the extra bass and noise. Even my Bose with the dialogue boost on isn’t the clearest unless you turn it up pretty loud. It doesn’t really bother me but when my Mom visits I have to crank it for her to be able to hear the dialogue. “Turn it up, I can’t hear what they’re saying!” - Mom 😂
I do
I mean yea at this size and price of a tv im just saying fuck it and buying a whole surround system, they coulda put the extra r&d into at least some dimming zones instead
And anotha biggy tv setup by Brandon and Jenn😊😊
TV stand recommendations for this exact TV would be greatly appreciated.
BB has this for 1,999 now.
People, if you want a TV, I would not wait until December to get it, they are selling out left and right. All brands. Big TVs. I don’t know if these TV makers didn’t make that many or what. But if you wait until December, then your chances of getting a big TV is going to get close to zero if not zero already
I love TCL
awesome review... I love your TV stand. where did you get it ?
love your educational and informative videos!
Thanks for watching!
It’s 2000$ now at Best Buy
Should I keep my Oct 1st delivery of the TCL 98" XL for $4k from BestBuy or switch to the TCL 98" S5 and gamble that BestBuy will lower S5 to $3k during next 60 days for price match so I can save $1000 ???
Switch to the TCL 98" S5. Sorry but Best Buy won't price match for next 60 days. Sony has no plans to reduce pricing for the 98 Sony X90L until December 12.
It's $3K on BB now.
2k already
Just bought an 85’ Sony and now I want this 😂
Is it because features? Or the quality of picture?
Should have gotten the S5 incredible TV for the price
at this level of internal competition we really need some measures in the reviews….
This or the q80c 98 inch version that’s basically qled?
How does it compare to the 98r754 which has been $3500ish
Also what is optimal distance for this set?
This is what I’m looking for. Would love if they did a head to head. At $3500 I may get the 754, but probably not worth it at $4000. It may depend on which one goes back on sale first.
@@kylenoble8496 got the 98r754 and love it
Hi guys love watching your vids
Can you confirm the S5 is the same as the uk spec 98P745?
Thanks
This looks identical to the TCL 98P745 we have here in Europe, except for the remote. I've got it for $1420 (Black Friday deal)
Is this exactly the same model? it looks identical, but is it the same brightness and the same panel?
@@metalstar01 Can't find much info for the US 98S550G model, neither displayspecifications nor the TCL US website state the panel brightness. For the EU 98P745, displayspecifications states the brightness as 450 cd/m2 (with max 6000cd/m2), and 95% DCI-P3 coverage. For the S5, displayspecifications says it has 90% DCI-P3 coverage - if this is correct, it might not be exactly the same panel.
Crazy good deal was it an open box you bought? I have one on order but it was 1990 euro
@@TheDane422 No, it was brand new, but it was a Black Friday deal, from the largest online store here in Romania. Normally it costs somewhere around 2500 euro
@@isandu84how is the viewing experience? Really thinking of buying one here in the UK
Thanks a lot.. I watched a lot of your videos and bought this TV because of your review .. I bought the same mount too .. 🙏🏽
How do you like it?! Does it have the 2 picture screen?
The dog is hilarious 😆
Impressive, whats Jen's workout routine B?
I just ordered this during the recent sale at Best Buy. What type of TV stands are you using for this monster?
I was looking at a short throw but after watching your review, I think Im going this route! Thanks!
I enjoy this tv.
You guys always do a great job with unboxing and reviewing the TVs. I have a Sony A9G, 65” tv and want to upgrade to a bigger and better one. I’m thinking a 75” but I would like an 85” because this one I want to be the right size. I sit about 16 feet from the tv what size would work best for me?
There are a lot of nice affordable 85. The tcl qm8, LG c3 at 83" for oled... x90l from sony etc.
16 feet is ok for 83-85. May feel a bit big first couple days but you’ll get adjusted quickly
I sit 12.5 n got the 98" at 16 feet you should go rising projector for 125"
What are those cabinets you used for a stand? I'd like to get some
Mr Installer Im down to the G3 or the QN95C. I got to this through your pick your tv guide and videos.
Im in a bright environment and love watching sky/cable shows and movies and gaming. Which one?
Either one I think ..
Which size? The g3 is amazing. The 83" doesn't have MLA. I'm not a big QLED fan for my main TV. I always see blooming and DSE.. oled or bust for me
@@BTheInstaller so when u say oled is a bust for u that means u like the OLED better for u? I wanna check out the G3 in person because BB & Costco don’t have them on the floor.. Sucks !!! Lol 😂
@@BTheInstaller Thankyou buddy. 55 inch. I may go G3!!
Good review but can you really judge picture quality in lighting like that? Need to review in dark room as well as room with ambient liy
I picked up the TCL (8" S5 last week for $2,999 at walmart. Price is now bask up to $3,999. Thank you for the advice and your video. What TV mount do you recommend ti wall mount this 98" TV
What sort of extended warranty are typically available for a TV in this price point. Best Buy has this one now for just 2 grand. Do you recommend extended maintenance plans, or are these TV's throw-aways, due to technology obsolescence?
Can you post link for storage cabinets that you used for tv stand??
Mine will be here tomorrow!
I just bought this TV, but I live alone and I’m gonna have my cousin swing by in two days and help me set it up.
Okay, Brandon. It's time to put on your hockey gear and rub some dirt on your face 😂😂😂
1:15 😂
I love Puppies as Supervisors 😍🐶🐶🐶🥰🥰😍😍🐶🐶🐶
Thanks for the great review, tv is coming in a couple days. I have to transport it to another location. Any help on boxed dimensions? How tall is Jen for reference? Thanks guys
Hi Brian, when you doing your 98” tv shoot out, I’m looking for one of these TVs, but being I am from the uk we have also the TCL X955 not sure where this tv sits against the Qm8, or if just renamed for the uk thanks Oz
Does it have a "Movie" or "Filmmaker" mode in the picture mode settings?
Ashame it's NOT actually $3000+ That would be amazing. Guess we'll have to wait till that time comes. $5k TV on sale for $4k at the moment from Best Buy.
I got it for $3k as I said. It will be back there again shortly.
Got mine from Best Buy today for $2999. (Tv only). Warranty, install, etc extra
Hi, I got mines a month ago at Bestbuy for $2,599.99 on sale
So here’s a question 77 lg c2 oled or this 98” s5 ? I’ve had the oled for a year and am afraid I’ll notice the difference at this point
What do you think
I'm in same boat. What did you get?
I sold my lgc3 77 inch for the 98 version of the 2024 Q651. Size matters for me. I sit 12 feet away and the 77 inch wasn’t big enough for me
$2k on Amazon now?
Great video !! Keep them coming !!
I just Bought The Samsung 855” Neoqled. @ Sams $2300. I like it 👍🏈🐬🐬🐬🍻
Did you both ever determine what the best settings were for this TV?
Hey Brandon, I am looking to buy a 98" TV, I really want to know your opinion if you think the TCL S5 98" might look better than the Samsung Q80C 98", which one would you pick?
Can you send a link for the tv stands? I'm not sure I'm ready to hang a tv of this size and weight.
It's a 120lbs ish so not particularly heavy. Should be no issues wall mounting. But consider articulating vs static mount since the size is indeed enormous. I got an articulating mount but I'm not comfortable moving it so will likely just live with the poor off axis picture when viewing from the dining table
@@ShamimPirzada I'm specifically looking for tv stsnds, but need ones tall enough to work in a media room.
It looks like time square in your house! The UST projectors that can get to 120” and 150” are 107% tv 2020 or 1 billion colors and gives you that immersive cinematic effect. The AWOL Vision you just reviewed is the better choice.
For home theater the size is everything. If you have an big room and 100" isn't enough even when you bring it closer with tv stand the projector is the way to go. That said I just upgraded my 3000€ 4k UHD optoma projector to this tv and it is something else. Even if the spec sheets look the same or even for the projector, TV and projector can't be directly compared as different technologies. After a decade of projectors I still can't get my head around how good the tv looks. Contrast ratios are definitely better, the colors so vivid and the accuarcy of brightness is on different level. Got this same european model for 1999€. I don't see myself going back and hoping that the tv sizes will increase for bigger home theater experiences.
@@samtheman7366
Tell me if the model for the European market is 98p745 ?
FALD: Full Array Local Dimming? Yeah! That alphabet soup of acronyms and initialisms is hard to keep straight.
What is the closest distance you recommend sitting from this particular tv?
So this or the 98 QM8? Best Buy has for $2999 today Sept 18th. That is absolutely crazy!!
It depends on how deep your pockets go. The QM8 will be brighter and has over 2000 dimming zones for better black levels.