ZDNET's key takeaways TCL's 98-inch Class S5 Series TV is one of the most accessibly-priced TVs of its size.
Watching movies and TV shows on such a big display is as close to a theatre-like experience as one can get at home.
With such a large TV, setting it up can be a struggle, especially if you don't have a big enough console or wall space. $1,498 at Amazon $1,799.99 at Best Buy more buying choices
Over at Best Buy, the 98-inch TCL Q6 TV has been discounted by $1,500, essentially knocking off 50% from its original retail price.
TCL makes some impressive TVs using advanced display technologies, specifications, and optimizations for the best picture quality possible. Yet sometimes, they put all that aside and say, "Hey, let's just make a really big TV for the sake of making a really big TV." And that's what this 98-inch set is all about.
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I've been living with the 98-inch TCL S5 Series, and here's how the experience has been.
Setting up a 98-inch TV
The biggest challenge this TV poses is fitting it in your home. This thing is gigantic; it's 85.7 inches wide, 49.1 inches tall, and the feet are 68.5 inches apart. If you have a wall big enough to mount it on, then you're all set. But if you don't, you might be scrambling to find an entertainment center big enough to accommodate this behemoth.
TCL's 98-inch S55 series TV next to my 65-inch LG TV. Yeah, this thing's a monster. Max Buondonno/ZDNET
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