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TCL 98" C8L Premium SQD-MINI LED Google TV with Gemini 2026
98C8L
DEAL DAYS
$6995
Deal ends 07/10/26
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BONUS DELIVERY
Bonus Local Standard Delivery & TV Setup & Connect Installation on eligible 98" and above TVs ¥
¥Bonus Standard Delivery and installation within 30km of a The Good Guys store. Additional charges apply after 30km and customer will be provided with a quote at the time of purchase. Delivery and installation are not available to some areas, check in store, by phone or in the cart online to confirm if service is available to your address. Bonus subject to The Good Guys Home Delivery Terms and Conditions available at below link and The Good Guys TV/AV Installation Terms and Conditions available at https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/tv-sound-services. Bonus issued at point of sale in store. To redeem online, select the TV Setup & Connect Installation Service in cart, payment required in full before offer end date. Open to 18 years or over, limit of one Bonus per customer and per household address. Excludes commercial orders. T&Cs apply. For full details, visit below link.
Product Overview
Key Features
- 98 Inch SQD-Mini LED screen with Ultra HD resolution
- Quantum Dot colour, HDR10+, Dolby Vision IQ
- 144Hz refresh rate, 200 motion rate
- Google TV, Google Assistant, Dolby Atmos sound
BONUS DELIVERY
Bonus Local Standard Delivery & TV Setup & Connect Installation on eligible 98" and above TVs ¥
¥Bonus Standard Delivery and installation within 30km of a The Good Guys store. Additional charges apply after 30km and customer will be provided with a quote at the time of purchase. Delivery and installation are not available to some areas, check in store, by phone or in the cart online to confirm if service is available to your address. Bonus subject to The Good Guys Home Delivery Terms and Conditions available at below link and The Good Guys TV/AV Installation Terms and Conditions available at https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/tv-sound-services. Bonus issued at point of sale in store. To redeem online, select the TV Setup & Connect Installation Service in cart, payment required in full before offer end date. Open to 18 years or over, limit of one Bonus per customer and per household address. Excludes commercial orders. T&Cs apply. For full details, visit below link.
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- TCL
- Model Number:
- 98C8L
- Screen Size (Inches):
- 98
- Resolution Type:
- 4K Ultra HD
- Refresh Rate (Hz):
- 144
- Motion Rate:
- 200
- Peak Brightness (Nits):
- 6000
- Panel Technology:
- SQD Mini LED
- Wired Connections:
- 4 X HDMI2.1 , 4K144Hz VRR, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0
- Smart TV Operating System:
- Google TV
- Release Year:
- 2026
Screen Technology
- Display Resolution (px):
- 3840 x 2160, 4K
Screen Features
- Colour Technology:
- Quantum Dot Technology
- TV Processor:
- TSR Ai Processor
- Backlight Type:
- No backlight
- HDR Format:
- HLG, HDR10+ & Dolby Vision IQ
- Gaming Ready:
- Yes
- G-Sync / Freesync Compatible:
- AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
- Upscaling:
- No
- PVR Function:
- Via USB
- Parental Controls:
- Yes
- Recommended Viewing Distance (cm):
- 334
Connections
- Wireless Connections:
- 2.4GHz + 5GHz dual-band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth v5.4
Audio
- Sound:
- 200W
- Dolby Programs:
- Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual: X, Bang & Olufsen
- Suitable Soundbar (Sold Separately) :
- Q85H Pro
Smart Features
- Smart TV:
- Yes
- Voice Assistant:
- Yes - Google Assistant
- TV Compatible App:
- 7Plus, 9Now, ABC iView, TenPlay, Netflix, Stan, Disney+, Kayo, Optus Sport, Binge, Apple TV+, Paramount+, Prime Video, Spotify, YouTube
Efficiency
- Energy Rating (Star):
- 6
- Energy Consumption (kWh/yr):
- 818
- Standby Power Consumption:
- 0.5W
Mounting
- VESA Wall Mount Size (mm):
- 600 x 500
General Information
- Series:
- C8L
- Additional Features:
- VRR 48-288Hz/DLG 288Hz
- What's In The Box:
- Remote Control (RC833A), Two AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, User Manual
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 3 Year
Screen Technology
- Display Resolution (px):
- 3840 x 2160, 4K
Connections
- Wireless Connections:
- 2.4GHz + 5GHz dual-band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth v5.4
Smart Features
- Smart TV:
- Yes
- Voice Assistant:
- Yes - Google Assistant
- TV Compatible App:
- 7Plus, 9Now, ABC iView, TenPlay, Netflix, Stan, Disney+, Kayo, Optus Sport, Binge, Apple TV+, Paramount+, Prime Video, Spotify, YouTube
Mounting
- VESA Wall Mount Size (mm):
- 600 x 500
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 3 Year
With Stand Dimensions
- Height With Stand (mm):
- 1272
- Width With Stand (mm):
- 2166
- Depth With Stand (mm):
- 420
- Weight With Stand (kg):
- 58.5
Without Stand Dimensions
- Height Without Stand (mm):
- 1236
- Width Without Stand (mm):
- 2166
- Depth Without Stand (mm):
- 54
- Weight Without Stand (kg):
- 57.5
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 1430
- Box Width (mm):
- 2384
- Box Depth (mm):
- 215
- Box Weight (kg):
- 81
Product Reviews of TCL 98" C8L Premium SQD-MINI LED Google TV with Gemini 2026
Overall Rating Snapshot
5 out of 5 stars from 1 review
100% of users recommend this product
Awesome
Great TV, the size fills the room perfectly
James
Confirmed purchase 30 July 2026
Published on 26 August 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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At a glance
This 98 inch TCL C8L is a premium big-screen Google TV designed for home theatre lovers, sports fans and gamers with large living rooms. Its standout strengths are the Mini LED picture, wide viewing angles, powerful 200W Bang & Olufsen audio and 144Hz motion handling. The main trade-off is its very large size, which needs plenty of wall or floor space and can be harder to place in smaller homes.
What it’s great for
- Home Theatre
- Big-Screen Movie Nights
- Live Sport
- Console Gaming
- Family Streaming
- Open-Plan Living Rooms
Where it works best
- Large Living Room
- Open-Plan Home
- Dedicated Media Room
- Home Theatre Space
- Wall-Mounted Entertainment Area
Who it’s for
- Home Theatre Enthusiast
- Big-Screen Buyer
- Family Household
- Sports Fan
- Console Gamer
- Streaming-First User
Things to consider
Its 98 inch screen is excellent for immersion, but it needs a large room and careful placement; buyers chasing the absolute best reference-grade picture may still prefer specialist flagship OLED or top-tier premium Mini LED alternatives.
Home theatre suitability score
9.5/10 - exceptional screen size, premium Mini LED picture processing and strong built-in audio make it a standout lounge-room cinema option.
Large room viewing fit
10/10 - the 98 inch screen and wide-angle panel are especially well suited to large living rooms and open-plan spaces.
Gaming performance rating
9/10 - 144Hz refresh rate and strong motion handling make it very capable for modern console and fast-action gaming.
Smart home integration compatibility
Google TV platform with built-in Google Assistant suits Google-based smart home control and voice use.
Wall mounting ease
6.5/10 - wall mounting is possible, but the 98 inch size means installation is best planned carefully with a suitably sized wall and robust mount.
Key benefits
- 98 inch display: creates a highly immersive cinema-style experience that suits very large rooms and group viewing.
- SQD-Mini LED panel: delivers brighter highlights and better contrast control for movies, sport and everyday TV.
- WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel: helps keep colour and contrast looking strong from wider seating angles, ideal for open-plan spaces.
- Quantum Dot colour system: produces richer, more vibrant colour for a more cinematic picture.
- 144Hz refresh rate: keeps fast gaming and live sport looking smoother and clearer during rapid motion.
- 200W Bang & Olufsen audio: provides powerful built-in sound with better room-filling performance than many TVs.
- Google TV with Google Assistant: makes it easy to stream popular apps and control playback with voice commands.
- 6 star energy rating: offers a high Australian Energy Rating for a TV of this size, with estimated annual energy consumption of 818 kWh.
Q: Is the TCL 98C8L a good choice for a bright living room?
A: Yes. The 98C8L pairs an anti-reflective WHVA 2.0 panel with 4,032 local dimming zones and HDR brightness rated at 6,000 nits on this 98-inch model, so daytime viewing is stronger than on many large-screen TVs. Direct sun can still wash out dark scenes.
Q: How far back should you sit from the 98-inch TCL 98C8L?
A: For a 98-inch 4K screen, a typical viewing distance is about 3 to 4 metres. Closer seating makes the size feel more cinematic, but lower-quality broadcasts and compressed streams will also show their flaws more clearly on a screen this large.
Q: Does the TCL 98C8L keep its picture quality when viewed from the side?
A: Yes. TCL uses a WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel, which is designed to hold contrast and colour better from wider seating angles than many large VA-style panels. That matters in open-plan rooms where not everyone is sitting directly in front of the TV.
Q: Is the built-in audio on the TCL 98C8L strong enough without a soundbar?
A: Yes, for many lounge rooms it should be. This model has 200W of built-in audio with Bang and Olufsen speakers, Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual X, so it is stronger than the sound found on most flat TVs, although a separate system can still add deeper bass.
Q: Is the TCL 98C8L suited to fast gaming and sport?
A: Yes. Its 144Hz refresh rate and 200 motion rate are designed to keep rapid movement smoother and clearer, which is useful for sport and high-frame-rate gaming. The biggest benefit comes from consoles or PCs that can actually output higher frame rates.
Q: Will lower-quality TV channels look rough on the TCL 98C8L’s 98-inch screen?
A: Yes, they can. A 98-inch 4K panel is very revealing, so native 4K movies, premium streaming and HDR content will look best, while lower-bitrate free-to-air channels or older HD sources may appear softer, noisier or more compressed from close seating distances.