TCL 98S550G S5 98-Inch 4K Google TV
- 98 inch screen, 4K UHD resolution, 120 Hz native refresh rate
- Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG supported HDR formats
- 600 x 400 mm VESA pattern, table mount out of the box
- Four HDMI ports, two USB ports, plus Ethernet, RF and Bluetooth
- 120.2 lb set, 85.7 inches wide by 49.1 inches tall by 2.7 inches deep
- Game Accelerator 240 with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and ALLM
- Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X audio from a 10W + 10W + 20W speaker set
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A huge-screen set for a room that can take the width and the weight, with fast gaming and every major HDR format covered. The panel is LED rather than a dimming-backlight design, so dark-room contrast trails the picture brightness.
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ASIN: B0CDNZTDWNModel: 98S550GCategory: TVs
Overview
A buyer chasing a cinema-scale picture gets a screen that fills a wall and handles console and streaming duty from the same input list. The set uses a direct LED backlight behind a flat panel, a high panel refresh rate and the TCL AIPQ Engine to tune color, contrast and clarity as content plays. Google TV runs the apps, the voice remote handles search and the stand lets it rest on a cabinet.
Screen size is the whole point here, and the panel delivers it with the motion and gaming features that keep sports and fast titles clean. HDR support spans the formats studios actually ship, and the app platform covers the major services without a streaming box. What holds it back is the backlight: a direct LED array lights the whole panel at once, so deep blacks in a dark room are not what a dimming set gives. The footprint and the load on the wall or cabinet matter as much as the picture.
Who it's for
Rooms built around a big shared screen, from a family den to a game room where a console rests on the same stand, are where this set makes sense. Measure the wall and the cabinet first, because the panel is wide and heavy enough to dictate placement. A viewer who mostly watches in a darkened room and wants inky blacks should look at a set with local dimming instead.
Pros and cons
- Very large 98 inch display
- 120 Hz native refresh rate
- Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ support
- Four HDMI inputs for consoles and boxes
- Direct LED backlight, no local dimming listed
- Power consumption not listed
- Heavy set needs a strong mount or cabinet
- Stand is the only mounting hardware included
Performance notes
Motion handling comes from the panel refresh rate working with MEMC frame insertion, which inserts calculated frames to smooth fast camera pans and sports. Gaming improves through Auto Game Mode and variable refresh, which let the console drive the timing instead of the TV. Picture tuning runs through the AIPQ processor, adjusting color, contrast and clarity scene by scene. Audio relies on the built-in speakers and their surround processing, so a soundbar or receiver is the lever for real impact.
Specifications
| Brand | TCL |
|---|---|
| Model | 98S550G |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Screen Size | 98 inches |
| Weight | 120.2 pounds |
| Dimensions | 2.7 × 85.7 × 49.1 inches |
| Dimensions | 2.7 x 85.7 x 49.1 in |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, RF, USB |
| Other details | |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Display Tech | LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brand Tech | TCL |
| Smart Platform | Google TV |
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to know before mounting the TCL 98S550G on a wall?
The set ships as a table mount with its own stand, so a wall bracket is a separate purchase. The VESA pattern is 600 x 400 mm and the set weighs 120.2 pounds, so the bracket and the wall anchors have to be rated for that load. The included parts are the power cable, remote, stand, remote batteries and quick start guide.
Does the TCL 98S550G come with a wall mount in the box?
No. The box holds the power cable, remote control, stand, remote batteries and quick start guide. A wall bracket and the hardware to fix it to the wall are not included and must match the 600 x 400 mm VESA pattern.
What can I plug into the TCL 98S550G?
There are four HDMI ports, two USB ports, an RF input and an Ethernet port, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for wireless sources. Audio inputs cover HDMI, optical and RCA, and there are three audio out ports. Google Cast handles screen mirroring from a phone or tablet.
Which HDR formats does the TCL 98S550G handle?
Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG are all supported, so the set adapts to whatever format a disc, console or streaming app sends. The direct LED backlight and the AIPQ Engine handle the tone mapping.
Do I need a separate streaming device for the TCL 98S550G?
No. Google TV is built in and covers apps such as Apple TV, Disney Plus, Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube, with Google Assistant available through the voice remote. The remote uses AAA batteries, which are included.