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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
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.
@@BTheInstaller can you make a video with the best picture settings for movies gaming on the set?
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!
Keep the 98 inch comparisons coming! Really enjoy your honest opinion on these big screen comparison reviews. Nice job!
Very interested in the comparison video you mentioned with Q8!
My back hurts just from watching y'all move that furniture in every video.
Heartfelt Thank You, for all these massive tv comparisons. You guys rock!
Enjoyed the video, B. It's fun watching you and Jen do an unboxing of these enormous TVs. 👍
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?
Beautiful ad transition..... clean loved the video
awesome review... I love your TV stand. where did you get it ?
What all settings did you adjust and how much? Thanks.
love your educational and informative videos!
Thanks for watching!
What is the stand you are using?
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.
Great video !! Keep them coming !!
Nice video keep up the good work B the installer
Great information! Thank you for doing this.
Installer would you recommend this in a movie room? I currently have a 77 a9g Sony but I’m 12 ft away. Any suggestions? And how am I going to like this picture?
Ordered 98r754 for $3500. How does compare for movies and gaming/brightness? Would you recommend this over the 754
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.
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
Would you perfer this tv over the qm8? Thinking about getting one. Thanks
Just bought a new house in Texas and this TV is going in the living room!
TV stand recommendations for this exact TV would be greatly appreciated.
The 98" R754 is listed for $4k, is this S model a better purchase for $3k? Does R754 worth the difference?
Installer, i just found your page. My family room is 21'x22' . Would you recommend this S5 for this size room. 12 foot ceilings with true flush mount led lights.
Does it have a "Movie" or "Filmmaker" mode in the picture mode settings?
This or the q80c 98 inch version that’s basically qled?
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?
I was looking at a short throw but after watching your review, I think Im going this route! Thanks!
I enjoy this tv.
BTW..this television is now 1999.00 on Amazon...amazing deal
2500 now should of grab two when it was 1999 smfh
@@Diznutz23- 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
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
What are those cabinets you used for a stand? I'd like to get some
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.
Hi guys love watching your vids Can you confirm the S5 is the same as the uk spec 98P745? Thanks
Is the remote backlit?
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?
Can you post link for storage cabinets that you used for tv stand??
The dog is hilarious 😆
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
is ti the same model as the P745 in Europe???
What is the closest distance you recommend sitting from this particular tv?
I got a roku can i set up my device on it? With the hdmi ?
Do you think the the Q6 is better than this? I've been thinking about getting a Q6 in 85" cause I've seen it for a $1000.
Whats your thoughts on this tv vs the hisense 100" u8 is the mini led worth $1k differance right now?
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.
Would you rather buy this or the R7?
Impressive, whats Jen's workout routine B?
$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?
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?
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
I love that two piece tv stand. I wonder where i can buy one like that. That is so cool.
The dog is the boss 😀
Can't wait for affordable 100" OLED. that's end game.
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"
I had this TV for a week now. Definitely budget in everything it does
What do you mean
is it the same sa europe P745 model ?
How tall is the ceiling?
What is the uk version of this
Thanks!
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.
Hi thanks for this great video BUT do you know how much NITS IS this TV? It looks this IS a secret because it's not written on the spec in the TCL website 😢😢😢
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?
My 98S5 does not have the Dolby option under picture mode? I can't find them anywhere.
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?
Great TV, these Direct LED sets are very underrated like 85inch x85k, thanks J the installer, sorry B 😂
wasnt the qled ALSO 3k??
Why do the corners look dark during the dirty hockey guy test?
Is the S5 watching angles as bad as QM8?
@B can does this tv have multi view?! Plz help
Mine will be here tomorrow!
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.
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
65800B Is good for Price?
I have an 77 a9g in my movie room would I like this picture? I know I need the size im currently like 12 ft away
This vs 100" Hisense U76??? I need to decide w/i a couple days to make delivery in time for SB58
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
Bloody Enormous Indeed...Largest One I've Seen Yet... Aside From The 90 Inch Television I Saw In A Store Sometime Ago...
What top ten tvs would you recommend for 2023
Please let us know a fixed wall mount that will work! Cant find a 500mm x 600mm fixed wall mount! Help with a link please!!❤
I got my TV in over the weekend and I’m having a hard time getting KZhead TV to look good from my apple TV on it. Any advice on settings from anyone???
Yea 98" tvs are now affordable!, maybe not videophile quality but for the price I don't care to nictpik just watch 😊
Agree 💯% ! 😂
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!!
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.
How deep is that stand? Or how deep are each stand leg?
Nice haircut Jen! Soon there will be 120 inch tvs imagine that😅😅
For a “80-“150 basement tv meant for movies and sports. Would you go for this tv, another, or a UST Projector? Thank you 🙏🏼
Depends on how far you are away from the screen. I have a 106-inch projector and screen and also an 83-inch oled. You can't beat the picture of the oled, especially if you're in the basement. If you are sitting more than 10 feet back, I would go for the projector.
I used to have it turned off and on with my google voice command I was messing with some setting & don’t know why it’s not working anymore…. Any idea why??? Thx
Love your channel ❤❤❤❤
Thanks for watching!
And anotha biggy tv setup by Brandon and Jenn😊😊
Why not show side by side with the XL or QM8 for comparison?
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.
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
Did anybody mention TV firmware version ?
Everytime I see 100 inch tv's to me It invokes so much passion and fun. And they are getting more and more affordable.
Can you guys review some tv stands for these behemoths? Thanks!
Amazon has one for 42.00. Perfect
@@allbundys can you post the link please
I just Bought The Samsung 855” Neoqled. @ Sams $2300. I like it 👍🏈🐬🐬🐬🍻
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?