I’ve been covering Black Friday TV deals for the better part of 10 years now, so when I saw that there was a 98-inch TCL TV on sale for $998 at Walmart after an $800 discount, I was skeptical.
But it’s real, it’s one of the best TV deals on a 98-inch TV we’re going to see in 2025 and, for a limited time, Walmart is even tacking on free installation. I’d be shocked if this deal is still available next week. In fact, it’s set to expire at the end of this weekend along with the other batch of early Walmart Black Friday deals.
Here’s what I like about this TV. First off, it’s not an edge-lit model. At this screen size, edge-lit lighting systems are a non-starter for me. Instead, it’s got a direct-lit backlight that will provide better contrast (though not quite as much as an OLED or Mini-LED).
In terms of refresh rates, you’re looking at a native 144Hz and support for VRR. If you’ve never gamed on a TV this size, you’re in for a treat.
I also like that it comes with support for all that major HDR formats including Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG. In addition, there’s support for Dolby Atmos Audio, which means you’re also getting the best audio experience when you connect a compatible soundbar or sound system.
I like that it uses Google TV (my personal favorite smart TV platform) and comes with Chromecast Built-in. With a screen this big, everyone’s going to want to share their favorite videos, and Chromecast will make that effortless.
While the 98-inch Q5 is the biggest and cheapest TV deal I’ve seen so far, it’s not the only one out there. We’ve seen a number of awesome 75-inch Black Friday TV deals in the past week, and I’m expecting to see 85-inch TVs follow suit ahead of November 28.
Stay tuned as we approach Black Friday and we’ll be sure you’re the first to know about all the best deals.
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