When you’re in the market for a new TV, there are few names quite as dependable as TCL. The company has a massive catalogue of immense TV screens that feature incredible visuals and sound, and yet have incredibly generous price tags.
TCL’s propensity for low prices made it extra surprising, then, when it announced the TCL 98P745K model. This TV, despite having such an immense screen size, and so many visual and sound features, is one of the most fairly-priced units around.
But is the TV itself actually worth all of the hype? Does it make the most of its screen size and improve the viewing experience? Over the course of this comprehensive review, our Reliant tech experts are going to take you through everything there is to know about this model.
Bring The Cinema Experience Home
For decades, millions have sought some kind of way to bring the cinema experience into the home. Until now, the best way to get close was to install a projector. But though these devices offer great image size, you need to be in total darkness to make the most of their image! Thanks to TV displays like the TCL 98P745K 98 inch TV, it’s finally possible to emulate the theatre experience entirely from the living room.
When you recline in front of this TV, it’s natural to find your jaw suddenly dropping to the floor. It offers such an immense panoramic view into your favourite content that you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
The TCL 98P745K’s 98 inch screen imbues all of your favourite stories with a cinematic sense of scope. The screen takes up your full peripheral vision for total absorption into everything you play on it!
But it’s not just pure size that it boasts. This TV also features a 4K resolution and support for HDR. These visual benefits allow you to make use of every single inch of screen size. 4K and HDR images simply look great when given 98 inches worth of space to show off. Whether you’re into film, TV, or even live events, 4K HDR will help to make it all look real.
Great For Gaming
Video games are now more cinematic than ever. And this amazing TV will help you to take full advantage of this. Immersive and realistic story-oriented titles, in particular, will have the cinematic image size they deserve. If you appreciate gaming as an art form, and are looking for an immersive gaming tv, you’d totally benefit from the screen size, resolution, and support for HDR offered by this TV. For next-gen gaming, there are few TVs quite as good!
The TCL 98P745K also offers a few features for pro gamers looking to enjoy online games. One of these is the 144 Hz refresh rate. Higher refresh rates result in a much smoother sense of motion, which is perfect for hardcore gamers. At 144 HZ, this TV can support consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, which can both output games at an incredible 120 frames per second.
The built-in Game Master Pro 2.0 is also a totally essential feature for gamers. As soon as a connected game console is turned on, this feature automatically deactivates all post-processing, which lowers input lags to mere milliseconds. Gamers won’t have to lose out on a sense of control. As soon as they press a button, the screen will respond in kind!
We tested the TV with a few of the most intense gaming titles and found it performed beautifully. Without any latency, screen tearing, or other hiccups!
Sounds As Great As It Looks
No matter what you watch on the TCL 98P745K, you can count on it to sound as great as it looks. The built-in ONKYO speakers have incredible quality and power. Every sound can be replicated by the speakers with total realism, to help you completely abandon disbelief as you use the TV.
Luckily, it’s also incredibly easy to connect your own sound system to this TV. It has a massive number of connection ports and even supports Bluetooth. If you have a soundbar, it’s totally effortless to pair it to this TV.
And finally, no matter what kind of sound system you’re using, you can depend on Dolby Atmos support for total audio clarity.
So Simple To Use
And when it comes to accessing all of these features, you’ll always feel in total control. With full compatibility with some of the world’s leading digital voice assistants, such as Alexa, you can easily find what you’re looking for, without touching a button.
The TCL 98P745K TV is so simple to use. The user interface is clutter-free, options are easy to find, and the remote controller is cleverly designed. You can also connect the TV to your favourite voice assistant!
But that’s not to say that the TV’s user interface is lacking in any way. Using the tried and trusted remote control to scroll through menus feels like second nature. This is thanks to how intuitive the user interface is. Everything is right where you expect it to be. You won’t find yourself getting lost scrolling through menu options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Are TCL TVs So Cheap?
TCL TVs are typically made with slightly more affordable components. This means that they can be sold at a lower price. A Samsung TV, by comparison, will usually be made of more premium materials and will cost more. However, TCL TVs are still expertly constructed and offer a great visual and audio experience.
What Is The Lifespan Of A TCL TV?
TCL TVs tend to last between seven to ten years. This is just below the average set by other competing TV models. The reason for this is simply that TCL TVs are made using cheaper materials, and thus they may be slightly more susceptible to damage. However, with good care, it’s more than possible to extend the lifespan of a TCL TV well over ten years!
