TCL 98C7K 98" QD-MiniLED

The TCL 98C7K and the newer 98" C8K (2025 model) are both large 98-inch 4K Mini-LED televisions running on Google TV, offering similar core connectivity with four HDMI 2.1 ports. One notable distinction lies in their screen technology: the C7K utilizes QD-MiniLED, while the C8K upgrades to a combination of Mini-LED, QLED, and standard LED layers. Furthermore, the C8K demonstrates improved energy efficiency, consuming less power in both SDR and HDR modes compared to the C7K. Feature sets also diverge slightly, as the C7K explicitly lists compatibility with VRR, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, ALLM, and HbbTV, whereas the C8K's listed features are more limited to PiP and Bluetooth. Overall, the C8K appears to be a slightly more advanced and efficient iteration, although the C7K offers a broader array of specified smart/gaming connectivity features.