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Quick verdict
The review evidence points to a tradeoff: HDMI 2.1 port count and upscaling quality versus picture quality and build quality. Choose according to which strengths matter more to you; the overall score alone does not settle that choice.
Choose Hisense UR8SG for HDMI 2.1 port count and upscaling quality.
Choose TCL 98QM8K for picture quality and build quality.
Scores are out of 5. Missing scores mean missing review evidence, not a missing feature.
Vivid color, impressive highlights and detailed images are major draws, offset by occasional inaccurate tones and uneven dark-scene performance.
The 98QM8K produces an impressive cinematic picture with vivid color, strong brightness, and deep contrast. Its most demanding scenes can reveal processing imperfections.
The pedestal has two height positions, allowing extra room for a soundbar in front.
The 98-inch stand barely lifts the screen above furniture, so many soundbars will obscure the lower picture.
The factory picture can run much too warm and red, a flaw that calibration can improve dramatically.
White balance can be very close to reference after calibration, but some out-of-box modes show cooler or shifted tones.
Fine textures and hair are frequently well defined, while a few dark HDR scenes hide subtle detail.
Fine texture and sharp HDR highlights lend images impressive depth, but low-quality inputs cannot reproduce the same detail.
The built-in array produces some impact, yet surround width falls short of the most convincing integrated systems.
The integrated speakers can spread effects around the room, but they lack the scale of a dedicated theater system.
Bass is impressively weighty for some listeners, especially during action scenes, though others hear less depth and definition.
Bass is stronger than expected for some built-in TV speakers, yet others hear an artificial or thin low end, particularly at high volume.
A selectable on-screen crosshair provides a potentially helpful aid for certain games.
Game Bar aids such as crosshairs and magnification offer useful on-screen information during play.
Gaming is one of the clearest reasons to buy: responsive input and flexible connections impress despite occasional motion blur.
High-refresh 4K, low latency, and variable refresh rate make gaming enjoyable, with some caveats around motion blur and port availability.
Sound presets and equalizer controls give listeners useful room to tune the TV; one theater preset can sound harsh.
Audio presets and Bang & Olufsen tuning make it easier to soften harshness or emphasize speech.
Streaming compression is often smoothed without much detail loss, but excessive noise reduction can erase natural textures.
Noise reduction cleans low-bitrate streams effectively, at the expense of a little fine texture in the softest material.
SDR brightness is plentiful, but factory calibration can lean red and warm until adjusted.
SDR can look clean and natural in Filmmaker Mode, but factory default brightness and white balance vary markedly by preset.
Highlights have considerable punch and outdoor HDR shots stay bright, although tiny details may be subdued by dimming.
HDR highlights glow with unusually strong intensity, even across a nearly 100-inch screen. Some settings trade maximum output for more comfortable viewing.
Many scenes show solid separation between bright highlights and shadows, but contrast is less convincing in difficult dark material.
Strong contrast gives bright objects depth against near-black backgrounds. The result approaches OLED in many scenes without matching pixel-level control.
Color can look appealing and natural, yet lab checks found poor factory SDR accuracy and an overly warm red cast on some samples.
Colors can look impressively natural and accurate in suitable modes, yet accuracy varies by picture preset and sample.
Small HDR highlights excel, while much lower full-screen luminance limits how well the TV sustains that same intensity everywhere.
Peak brightness is dazzling, but the TV does not always maintain its maximum output indefinitely. Normal content seldom exposes the shortfall.
Dimming boosts black depth and can control halos well, but performance varies by scene and some glow remains.
The many local-dimming zones control dark scenes exceptionally well, creating impressive contrast without conspicuous backlight spill in most content.
There is a wide range of modes and controls, but preset differences can be subtle and initial tuning may be necessary.
Filmmaker Mode is a strong starting point for natural color, while standard and dynamic settings can exaggerate brightness or color.
HDR scenes gain impact from strong light output and colorful highlights, though the darkest details and tonal balance are not always ideal.
HDR movies and games are the main attraction: blazing highlights, vivid color, and controlled blacks make demanding material stand out.
Integrated audio can be surprisingly punchy and clear, but it lacks the consistency and spaciousness of a good soundbar.
The Bang & Olufsen-tuned system gets praise for its spaciousness and bass from some listeners, while others find it muddy or underpowered.
Very high peak and daytime luminance give the picture dramatic impact; exact results depend heavily on mode and window size.
Peak HDR output is extraordinarily high, making highlights look brilliant on the giant panel. At the very highest settings, that intensity can become uncomfortable or bring out fan noise.
Movies and sports generally move acceptably, with occasional blur and artifacts keeping performance short of the best sets.
Motion is acceptable to strong in ordinary sports and gaming, but difficult transitions and fast pans can produce blur or judder.
Inputs can feel nearly instantaneous in Game Mode, but certain configurations require extra adjustments to reach the best lag result.
Game Master generally responds quickly enough for fluid console gaming, even if a few competing TVs measure lower input lag.
The rear-side connections remain easy to reach after installation.
Recessed HDMI jacks are difficult to reach when the panel is mounted close to the wall.
Film content plays with very little unwanted micro-judder, a welcome strength for cinematic motion.
Slow pans can show judder, particularly in demanding film scenes; low motion settings sometimes improve it.
The compact center stand holds the set securely, including on larger screen versions.
The large panel can wobble slightly on furniture, so a secure stand or wall mount matters.
The central base takes up relatively little furniture space compared with widely spaced feet.
The two feet are spaced far apart, requiring wide furniture rather than a compact center stand.
Four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs give owners unusually good flexibility for several consoles and a gaming PC.
There are only two full-speed HDMI 2.1 ports. The separate eARC connection is helpful for soundbars but limits complex receiver setups.
Gradients are generally smooth, but some darker grays and saturated tones reveal subtle steps or bands.
Banding is generally restrained in regular viewing, though difficult test patterns can still reveal uneven transitions.
Backlight flicker is high-frequency and largely invisible, but people particularly sensitive to flicker may still find it bothersome.
Its unusual backlight drive pattern is not visually distracting to everyone, but flicker-sensitive users should be aware of it.
The supported VRR modes offer a versatile tear-reduction setup across compatible gaming hardware.
G-SYNC-style VRR can misbehave when an NVIDIA system is fixed at 60Hz; higher-refresh desktop settings work better.
The low-reflection coating can introduce a faint rainbow smear, but it generally isn't a major visual distraction.
The glossy screen keeps pictures crisp but contributes to pronounced mirror-like direct reflections.
Game Mode is praised for bright color and responsive action, with HDR gaming especially impressive in dark titles.
Game mode stays bright and responsive without sacrificing much dark-scene contrast.
Streaming artifacts are cleaned up fairly well; very soft DVD-quality material remains visibly less crisp.
Older streams and compressed broadcasts usually remain watchable, with useful artifact smoothing; very poor sources still expose their limitations.
Experiences vary markedly: some scenes look almost halo-free, while subtitles and highlights can glow into nearby dark areas.
Blooming around subtitles and bright objects is usually very limited. Demanding patterns and off-axis views can still reveal some halos.
Room reflections are reduced enough for many daytime settings, though brighter windows remain visible at certain angles.
The screen can reflect windows and lamps almost like a mirror. Indirect room lighting is much less troublesome.
This is a tradeoff: some action looks clean, but fast camera pans and dark-motion transitions can smear textures.
Quick action often looks clear, yet bright-to-dark transitions can smear noticeably at the highest refresh rates.
VRR reduces visible tearing in games, including difficult dark or fast-moving action and fluctuating frame rates.
VRR works well with consoles and AMD hardware, including low frame rates, but NVIDIA systems can tear in a locked 60Hz mode.
Off-center seats are a weak spot, despite a few more favorable impressions of the panel from casual testing.
The viewing cone is better than on some older VA screens, but the 98-inch model can shift color noticeably when seats move far off center.
HD and some older video upscale convincingly with sharp edges, while very low-resolution material can still fringe.
Lower-resolution programs are generally upscaled cleanly without aggressive artificial sharpening. They cannot match pristine native 4K material.
Color transitions are acceptable rather than flawless, with some darker gray, green and blue banding.
Most colorful material looks smooth, but some challenging gradients show inaccuracies or banding rather than seamless tonal transitions.
Rich scenery and skin tones often look convincingly natural once settings are tuned, even when color meters reveal deviations.
Well-tuned movie settings deliver convincingly natural color, shading, and depth; some presets favor a less lifelike pop.
Backlight zones keep up with moving objects reasonably well, with occasional flicker around small highlights.
Local dimming follows moving highlights well, with some flicker as bright objects cross lighting zones.
The picture fades and loses saturation rapidly when viewed from the side, limiting seating flexibility.
Colors shift or fade toward the edges of the seating area, especially on the very large panel.
Deep-looking blacks are achievable with local dimming, but raised blacks and grayish dark scenes prevent consistent home-theater performance.
Deep, convincing blacks are a highlight of the local-dimming system, especially in dark-room viewing.
The central pedestal offers a tidy, substantial-looking base without requiring a wide cabinet.
The 98-inch model uses two wide-spaced feet that support the huge panel well, rather than the center pedestal found on smaller sizes.
Some films preserve useful details in dim areas; other scenes look crushed or raised and lack the same depth.
Dark scenes can look rich and detailed, but some testing found crushed near-black detail and dim midtones, particularly with challenging HDR grading.
Local dimming cleans up a cloudy panel substantially, although bright objects still introduce visible halos.
Blacks stay impressively even with local dimming enabled, although some cloudiness appears with dimming off.
Picture calibration substantially improves accuracy and is straightforward to perform, but white-balance corrections should be made for each individual unit.
Fine calibration controls allow impressive gains in image fidelity, although the most accurate results may require time or professional equipment.
Most highlights stand out strongly, but the very brightest details can clip or be dimmed by the backlight algorithm.
Bright HDR highlights stand out with remarkable intensity, though some material clips subtle detail at the very top end.
Slow pixel transitions, especially at 60Hz and in dark scenes, create unwanted blur and occasional bright trails.
Response times are not uniformly fast; some extreme shade changes leave visible trails during rapid movement.
Slow pans can show some mild stutter; light motion interpolation helps but doesn't always eliminate unevenness.
Slow-panning 24p and 25p scenes can exhibit distracting stutter, although action scenes are usually more forgiving.
Speech generally comes through clearly from the integrated system, but overall volume headroom is not universally impressive.
Speech can sound crisp and distinct at ordinary volume, but one 98-inch measurement found dialogue somewhat muted.
The RGB backlight covers an exceptionally broad color range on measured patterns, though real-world scenes do not always exploit that advantage.
Wide color coverage contributes to bold, lifelike HDR images and vivid animation. Accuracy is a separate question and may require choosing the right mode.
Mild center shading and blotchy edges can show up in uniform fields, making the effect more evident in some sports scenes.
Dirty-screen effect is subdued on several samples, though lighter backgrounds can reveal mild patches or dark bands.
The gaming menu offers practical access to frame information, color modes, audio adjustments and on-screen tools.
The on-screen gaming menu makes settings easy to reach without exiting the action.
Bright-room reflections are kept manageable, but lamps and windows opposite the screen can remain obvious in darker scenes.
Sheer brightness overcomes much daytime glare, but direct lights opposite the glossy screen still make obvious reflections.
Gentle settings can reduce judder and sports stutter, although aggressive smoothing or inconsistent cadence can be distracting.
Motion smoothing can reduce judder with conservative settings, but high settings introduce artifacts and lost detail.
The rechargeable, backlit controller is thoughtfully featured, although its size and button placement are not for everyone.
The backlit remote feels premium and its illuminated keys are useful in dark rooms, although the shape will not please everyone.
The screen is not perfectly even: some blotches and dirty-screen shading show up on uniform images despite good results elsewhere.
Bright-field uniformity is mostly good, but some samples show edge darkening, mild patchiness, or visible bands.
Vivid reds, blues and other saturated hues are a signature strength, but a few viewers expected more visible punch from the RGB technology.
Bright reds, greens, and other saturated shades retain plenty of punch in HDR, though extremely pale scenes can lose a little saturation.
Promoted tiles and banners take up noticeable space in the smart interface; turning off personalized ads doesn't remove the ads themselves.
Advertising on the Google TV home screen is a nuisance. Basic TV setup can remove ads, but sacrifices most smart-TV functions.
Opinions differ on loudness: some find sufficient output for everyday rooms, while others want more volume headroom.
Volume is adequate for some rooms but fails to impress everyone, and louder settings can compromise clarity.
Fast transitions can create unexpected colors, ghost trails or other visible artifacts behind moving objects.
Some fast movement reveals ghosting, flicker, or other processing artifacts despite pleasing motion in typical viewing.
180Hz at 4K and even faster reduced-resolution modes benefit capable PCs, but pixel response doesn't always keep up with the refresh figures.
Fast 4K play looks engaging, with support up to 144Hz through compatible inputs; 288Hz gaming requires a lower resolution.
The oversized versions deliver an engrossing experience with vivid images, provided the room can accommodate the set.
The 98-inch screen delivers a genuinely theater-sized image, making movies and games strikingly immersive.
Tracks along the rear of the pedestal help keep connected cables tidier.
Rear channels help organize cables, though recessed connections can be awkward once the TV sits close to a wall.
Voice-based discovery can find movies from fairly complex requests, supplementing the on-screen suggestions.
Google TV surfaces relevant programs effectively but includes promoted recommendations alongside personal picks.
Google TV includes a substantial selection of free ad-supported programming directly from its interface.
Free live-channel offerings add convenience, though their presence alone does not determine the picture quality.
Each HDMI connection supports the bandwidth needed for demanding gaming sources rather than reserving it for only one port.
The two high-bandwidth HDMI connections handle modern gaming signals well, but they are not enough for every multi-console or PC setup.
High-quality uncompressed audio can pass to a soundbar or home-theater receiver over HDMI eARC.
eARC passes high-quality sound to a receiver or soundbar without occupying one of the two fastest HDMI ports, with some switching tradeoffs.
Variable-refresh operation with AMD sources reduces tearing effectively, including when game frame rates fall.
FreeSync support makes console and AMD gaming smoother with less distracting screen tearing.
Guided QR-code setup makes the initial installation process unusually straightforward.
Google TV setup and initial connection are straightforward, particularly for people already using Google services.
The UR8SG is appealing at discounted prices, but its advantage shrinks where it costs as much as a better-performing OLED or MiniLED alternative.
The massive screen offers exceptional performance per dollar at a substantial discount, but the less expensive QM7K and newer rivals complicate the value calculation.
Tone tracking is generally well controlled and retains bright detail; a few tone or picture-setting adjustments may improve naturalness.
Technical HDR accuracy is imperfect, with EOTF deviations and some clipped highlights despite the TV’s impressive brightness.
The interface is typically quick and fluid, with minimal delay moving between settings and applications.
Menus and picture settings are reasonably easy to navigate, especially with useful shortcuts, though not every operation feels equally snappy.
Google TV provides plenty of content and usually fast navigation, although ads and an occasional interface fault tarnish the experience.
Google TV offers useful streaming apps and a familiar interface, though ads and personal preference can spoil the experience.
Apps open and play smoothly, and streaming navigation generally feels very quick.
Major streaming apps run smoothly, with convenient switching and broad availability.
Wi-Fi 6E is viewed as a fast, dependable route for streaming high-quality video.
Wi-Fi connections proved reliable for demanding 4K streaming in home-network testing.
The chassis feels robust and well assembled, with the central stand providing a sturdy foundation.
Materials and assembly generally feel sturdy and premium for a large LCD television.
A trim frame helps the image dominate, but the bottom border is thicker than the sides and top.
The exceptionally narrow border makes the picture seem to float, helping the 98-inch screen feel less bulky.
The metallic detailing and patterned back lend a premium feel, though the body is somewhat chunky compared with slimmer rivals.
Nearly invisible bezels and premium metallic trim make this enormous TV look surprisingly elegant.
Panel risk factors look relatively favorable, though the newer RGB system has yet to build a long real-world track record.
Modern consoles can output 4K at 120Hz without sacrificing the responsive play that makes the screen a gaming strength.
The four high-bandwidth inputs provide headroom well beyond 144Hz at 4K, especially for capable gaming PCs.
High-resolution games look punchy and responsive, though fast camera movement can reveal softness in textures.
AirPlay 2 is convenient for sharing videos and photos from Apple devices.
Wireless casting makes it simple to send content from compatible phones and tablets to the large screen.
Chromecast gives Android and other compatible devices an easy route to the big screen.
The 98-inch model provides tremendous visual impact at a far lower price than similarly sized premium OLED TVs.
Menus are generally approachable and quick to navigate, but repeated eco reminders can interrupt frequent picture adjustments.
1440p at 120Hz works well for consoles and other gaming sources, making it a useful alternative to 4K when higher frame rates matter.
Basic Google TV use removes ads but also disables most of the connected smart features, making the setup choice a compromise.
Automatic picture adjustment is useful for buyers who prefer not to tune every source, and gaming changes can happen as content starts.
A built-in ambient display provides something to show when the television isn't actively playing a program.
Automatic game detection activates latency-friendly behavior without having to manually enter Game Mode each time.
The motion-clarity strobing option produces duplicate images and blur, making it a poor default for cleaner action.
As an LCD-based display, it avoids the permanent OLED-style burn-in concern when showing static content.
Bright colors can bleed into adjacent white areas, making subtitles and neutral highlights take on unwanted tint.
Distortion is controlled in some listening tests, while others report harsher or muddier sound when the volume climbs.
Low-latency frame smoothing can make older or lower-frame-rate games feel more fluid without a large lag penalty.
Getting the best gaming response or signal format can require enabling Enhanced Pro and related refresh settings manually.
Four HDMI connections accommodate several modern sources without forcing frequent cable swaps.
Picture processing gives sports, streaming, and high-quality films impressive scale, but motion and fine detail are not equally polished in every mode.
The UR8SG delivers an engaging, bright and game-friendly experience, but judgments differ on whether RGB color outweighs its contrast and motion compromises.
The RGB MiniLED panel can produce impressive color purity, though its subpixel structure has tradeoffs for desktop text.
The BGR subpixel pattern can make fine computer text less crisp than on more conventional display layouts.
The 180Hz native 4K capability is a substantial perk, but the fastest boosted modes require a reduction in resolution.
Backlit keys and handy shortcuts are welcome, particularly at night; the remote is larger than some minimalist alternatives.
Key placement is broadly usable, with a conveniently positioned Home button but a less accessible Mute button.
Low-frame-rate compensation helps keep games tear-free even when performance dips far below the panel's maximum refresh.
Google TV offers a broad assortment of streaming and gaming apps, while international VIDAA versions cover the major viewing services.
The interface generally feels quick and responsive, making navigation between entertainment apps straightforward.
Extensive source-specific controls help fine-tune the display, though some modes appear redundant and advanced correction is unit-dependent.
Several data collection settings can be disabled, but switching off personalized advertising still leaves promotions on screen.
Streaming and gaming app support is extensive, with the main popular services readily accessible.
Tone mapping is a weak spot in some technical tests, with crushed dark detail and clipping near peak brightness, although other viewing modes earned praise.
Built-in voice features simplify finding shows and navigating settings, with broad Google/Gemini capabilities.
Complex spoken movie requests receive useful suggestions and navigation responds reliably.
Artwork can look striking on the screen, with convincing textures and good luminance even in complex paintings.
The eARC connection handles high-quality audio formats for receivers and soundbars without major compatibility concerns.
Ambient-light adjustment responds effectively to changing room lighting, although manual control remains available.
The personalized picture wizard can save a custom look and allows it to be adjusted later.
Some dark scenes have attractive depth; others suffer from raised black levels, dark detail loss and halos, especially around subtitles.
Sunlit scenes remain very bright and the coating reduces much of the reflected room light, with occasional direct reflections.
At extreme brightness settings, one 98-inch unit produced an audible fan hum. Lowering brightness eliminated it, at the expense of maximum output.
Filmmaker and calibrated settings can deliver extremely accurate pictures, although factory presets and individual units draw less consistent praise.
Sound effects remain clear but can feel crowded, with a relatively narrow presentation.
Height and positional effects are convincing in some movies, but Dolby Atmos spaciousness is inconsistent.
A broad size lineup allows large-screen viewing at different price points, with smaller versions sometimes a more economical fit.
USB-C and solar rechargeability are welcome conveniences on a model below the flagship price tier.
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