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Best for Gaming
TCL 98C6K-UK
Better Picture Quality
TCL 98C6K-UK
Better Sound Quality
TCL 98C6K-UK
Longer Warranty
Hisense 100Q7Q
Best Value Premium TV
TCL 98C6K-UK
The TCL 98C6K-UK and Hisense 100Q7Q are two giant-screen 4K QLED TVs designed for immersive home entertainment. While the Hisense offers a slightly larger 100-inch display and an impressive 3-year warranty, the TCL focuses heavily on premium picture quality with QD-Mini LED technology, up to 512 local dimming zones, Dolby Vision IQ, and a more advanced AI-powered picture engine. Gamers will appreciate that both models support 144Hz refresh rates, VRR, ALLM, and AMD FreeSync, but the TCL adds more gaming-focused enhancements. For buyers seeking a true flagship large-screen experience, the differences go beyond screen size and become noticeable in picture, audio, and smart TV capabilities.
Verdict
The TCL 98C6K-UK is the stronger overall TV thanks to its Mini LED backlighting, superior HDR performance, advanced local dimming, ONKYO 2.1 audio system, Google TV platform, and richer gaming feature set. It is the better choice for home theater enthusiasts and serious gamers.
The Hisense 100Q7Q remains a solid alternative for buyers who prioritize a slightly larger screen and longer warranty coverage while maintaining excellent gaming support and 4K QLED picture quality.
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| Model No |
98C6K-UK |
100Q7Q |
| TV Type |
Smart TV |
Smart TV |
| Screen Size |
98 Inch (249 cm) |
100 Inch (254 cm) |
| Resolution |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
144 Hz |
144 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 3.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: PCM, MPEG1/2/4, AAC, & WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV & H.264, H.265 ( HEVC ), VP9 |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: HEIF, JPG, PNG, BMP |
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| USB Version |
: 3.0, 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: WMA, FLAC, MP3, WAV |
| Supported Video Formats |
: AVI, MP4, MKV, TS, FLV, WMV, MOV, WEBM |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF |
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| Video |
| Backlight |
: 4K UHD QLED QD-Mini LED |
| HDR |
: Yes |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| MEMC |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| Ai HDR |
: Yes |
| HDR 10+ |
: Yes |
| Ai Scene |
: Yes |
| Ai Motion |
: Yes |
| Ai Clarity |
: Yes |
| Ai Colour |
: Yes |
| Ai Contrast |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ |
: Yes |
| Matte HVA Panel |
: Yes |
| Multiple Eye Care |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Contrast |
: Yes |
| Quantum Dot Color |
: Yes |
| Ultra-Long Lifespan |
: Yes |
| Condensed Micro Lens |
: Yes |
| HVA Panel Technology |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Colour Gamut |
: Yes |
| 5x Contrast Enhancement |
: Yes |
| Colourful Quantum Crystal |
: Yes |
| Powerful Light-Emitting Chip |
: Yes |
| 4K UHD Deep Learning AI SR |
: Yes |
| Super Energy Highlighter Base |
: Yes |
| ALD Corrosion-Resistant Technique |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Lighting Bionic Algorithm |
: Yes |
| Certified By TÜV For Low Blue Light |
: Yes |
| Ultra-Wide Colour Gamut |
: 93% DCI-P3 |
| Picture Engine |
: AiPQ Pro Processor |
| System Brightness |
: HDR High Brightness |
| Refresh Rate |
: 100 / 120 / 144Hz / 288Hz FHD |
| Local Dimming |
: Precise Dimming Series Up To 512 Zones |
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| Backlight |
: 4K UHD FULL ARRAY QLED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| HDR |
: Yes |
| MEMC |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| HDR10+ |
: Yes |
| AI Picture |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| 4K Upscaling |
: Yes |
| AI 4K Upscaler |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode |
: Yes |
| Backlight Control |
: Yes |
| Wide Color Gamut |
: Yes |
| Quantum Dot Colour |
: Yes |
| HEVC ( H.265 ) Decoder |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Backlight Control |
: Yes |
| Response Time |
: 8 ms |
| Mooth Motion Rate |
: 240Hz |
| Native Contrast Ratio |
: 5000 : 1 |
| Typical Brightness Of White |
: 400 Nits |
| Colour Depth |
: 8Bit+FRC |
| Picture Mode |
: Standard, Enhanced ( ACR ), Filmmaker, Cinema, Engergy Saving, Dynamic, Sports |
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| Audio |
| Sound Output Power ( RMS ) |
: 2 X 10 W + 20 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced |
: Yes |
| Audio By ONKYO |
: Yes |
| DTS Premuim Sound |
: DTS-X |
| Sound Channel |
: ONKYO 2.1 Hi-Fi Sound System |
| Sound Processing |
: Dolby Atmo, DTS Virtual:X, Dolby AC4, Dolby TrueHD |
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| Sound Output ( RMS ) |
: 15 W |
| Dolby Digital |
: Yes |
| Lip-Sync Adjustment |
: Yes |
| Audio Enhancement |
: Dolby ATMOS |
| Sound Mode |
: Standard, Enhanced ( ACR ), Theatre, Music, Speech, Late Night, Sports |
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| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI ( 2.1 ) |
: 4 |
| USB ( 3.0 ) |
: 1 |
| WiFi 6 |
: Yes |
| Miracast |
: Yes |
| HDMI CEC |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth SBC 5.4 |
: Yes |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel |
: Yes |
| Digital Audio Output |
: Optical |
| HDMI2. 1 ( ARC & eARC ) |
: HDMI1 eARC |
| WiFi Sharing |
: Chromecast & T-Cast |
| Wifi Technology |
: 802.11g,Wi-Fi 5 ( 802.11n ),Wi-Fi 6 ( 802.11ac ) |
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| HDMI ( 2.1 ) |
: 4 |
| USB ( 3.0 + 2.0 ) |
: 2 ( USB3.0 X 1, USB2.0 X 1 ) |
| RF Input |
: 2 |
| AV Input 1 |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.0 |
: Yes |
| Earphone Jack |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| CEC - Via HDMI |
: Yes |
| DLNA Compliance |
: Yes |
| Optical Digital Audio Output ( SPDIF ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI Type 4K@60Hz With HDCP Version 2.2 |
: Yes |
| Wi-Fi Bands |
: 2.4, 5.0 |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel ( eARC ) |
: HDMI 3 |
| Wi-Fi Protocols IEEE 802.11 |
: a, b, g, n, ac |
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| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: Google TV |
| Netflix |
: Yes |
| YouTube |
: Yes |
| AppleTV+ |
: Yes |
| Video Chat |
: Yes |
| Art Gallary |
: Yes |
| Prime Video |
: Yes |
| HbbTV 2.0.3 |
: Yes |
| HDR Streaming |
: Yes |
| Works With Siri |
: Yes |
| Google Play Store |
: Yes |
| Smartphone Control |
: Yes |
| Google Assistant Built-In |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Google Assistant |
: Yes |
| Screen Mirroring |
: Miracast & Google Cast ( Chromecast ) + Airplay 2 |
| Video Apps |
: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Netflix, YouTube & More.............. |
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| Operating System |
: VIDAA Smart TV |
| Netflix |
: Yes |
| Airplay |
: Yes |
| YouTube |
: Yes |
| App Store |
: Yes |
| Prime Video |
: Yes |
| Voice Control |
: Yes |
| Voice Command |
: Yes |
| Freeview Plus - HbbTV 2.0 |
: Yes |
| Web Browser |
: Odin |
| Screen Mirroring |
: Anyview Cast |
| Installed Applications |
: Netflix, Youtube, Prime Video…… |
| Bvod Services |
: Iview, SBS on Demand, 9Now, tenplay |
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| Other Features |
| Design |
: Ultra Slim Design |
| Main Color |
: Black |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| Quick Settings |
: Yes |
| Auto Channel Search |
: Yes |
| Warranty |
: 2-Year Warranty |
| Digital Signal Format System |
: DVB-C,DVB-S2,DVB-T2 |
| EPG |
: Yes ( For DTV Programme Only ) |
| Analog Signal Format System |
: NTSC,PAL,PAL BG,PAL DK,PAL I,PAL L,SECAM,SECAM B/G,SECAM D/K,SECAM L |
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| Design |
: Bezel-Less Design |
| Time Shift |
: Yes |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| On, Off Timer |
: Yes |
| Program Lock |
: Yes |
| Inputs Access |
: Yes |
| AI Light Sensor |
: Yes |
| Keyboard Lock |
: Yes |
| Power On Volume |
: Yes |
| Power Off If No Signal |
: Yes |
| Maximum Volume Lock |
: Yes |
| OSD Transparency Control |
: Yes |
| Power On Source Selection |
: Yes |
| Power On RF Channel Selection |
: Yes |
| Sub-Menu Lock, Including Tuning Lock |
: Yes |
| Clone Function For Programs, Sound And Image Settings |
: Yes |
| MPEG4 ( H.264 ), H.265 Decoder |
: Yes, Yes |
| DTV Recording ( EPG Scheduling, Start From Standby ) |
: Yes, Yes |
| Power On Mode ( On, Standby, Last ) |
: Yes, Yes, Yes |
| HDR For Luminance ( DMP, Netflix, HDMI ) |
: Yes, Yes, Yes |
| Warranty |
: 36 Month Warranty |
| Zoom Function Settings |
: Auto, 16:9, 4:3,21:9, Movie Zoom, Dot To Dot |
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| General Details |
| Power Supply |
: AC 100 - 240V, 50 Hz, 60 Hz |
| On Mode Power Demand In HDR |
: 290 W |
| On Mode Power Demand In SDR |
: 155 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Energy Efficiency ClassFor HDR |
: G |
| Energy Efficiency Class For SDR |
: E |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 53.50 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 54.20 Kg |
| Weight With Packaging |
: 73.80 Kg |
| VESA Wall Mount Compatible |
: 600 mm X 500 mm |
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| Power Supply |
: AC 100~240V, 50Hz / 60Hz |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: < 0.5 W |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 50.5 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 52 Kg |
| Weight Packaged |
: 97.0 Kg |
| VESA Wall Mount Compatible |
: 800 mm X 400 mm |
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Power Card |
: Yes |
| 2N Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Quick Start Guide |
: Yes |
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| Remote Control |
: Yes |
| 2 Stands |
: Yes |
| 4 Screws |
: Yes |
| Power Cord |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| 2 AAA Batteries |
: Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is better for gaming?
The TCL 98C6K-UK is slightly better for gaming thanks to Game Master features, 144Hz VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro, Superwide Gameview, and advanced gaming controls.
Does TCL 98C6K-UK support Dolby Atmos?
Yes, the TCL 98C6K-UK supports Dolby Atmos and includes an ONKYO 2.1 Hi-Fi sound system with DTS:X support.
Which TV has better picture quality?
The TCL 98C6K-UK delivers better picture quality due to its QD-Mini LED panel, Dolby Vision IQ, higher brightness capabilities, and up to 512 local dimming zones.
Which TV has the better smart platform?
The TCL 98C6K-UK uses Google TV, offering broader app support, Chromecast, Google Assistant, and access to the Google Play Store. The Hisense uses the VIDAA platform.
Is the Hisense 100Q7Q larger than the TCL 98C6K-UK?
Yes, the Hisense 100Q7Q features a 100-inch screen, while the TCL 98C6K-UK has a 98-inch display.
Which TV offers better long-term ownership benefits?
The Hisense 100Q7Q provides a longer 36-month warranty, while the TCL 98C6K-UK offers a 2-year warranty but delivers more premium display and audio technologies.
Top Differences- Screen Size: 98 Inch (249 cm) Vs 100 Inch (254 cm)
- Display Technology: 4K UHD QLED QD-Mini LED Vs 4K UHD FULL ARRAY QLED
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