TCL C8LUK 98" 4K Ultra HD SQD-Mini LED Smart TV - 98C8LUK vs RM9L 98" 4K Smart RGB-Mini LED Google AI TV - 98RM9L-UK — Comparison
The TCL C8LUK 98" 4K Ultra HD SQD-Mini LED Smart TV - 98C8LUK costs £4000 less. Key differences: Google Assistant: Compatible vs Yes; Hybrid Log Gamma: No vs Yes; Screen Type: QD-MiniLED vs QLED; TV Energy Efficiency Class: D vs F.
What reviewers say
TCL C8LUK
Based on 28 verified buyer reviews
- Picture is excellent and vivid, and the sound is good
- Google TV menus and set-up become straightforward once learnt
- Very good value for money, and helpful support from the maker
- Glare and reflections in bright rooms
- Factory presets need tweaking, and menus take time to learn
Sources: tcl.com, Currys, AO, hbh-woolacotts.co.uk
| Specification | TCL C8LUK | TCL RM9L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £7,999 |
| Brand | TCL | TCL |
| ALLM | Yes | Yes |
| Amazon Alexa | Compatible | — |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 3840 | 3840 |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | Yes |
| Google Assistant | Compatible | Yes |
| Google Play App | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDR Rating | G | G |
| ITVX App | Yes | — |
| OS | Google TV | Google TV |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 144 |
| Screen Resolution | 4K Ultra HD | 4K Ultra HD |
| Screen Size in cm | 248 | 248 |
| Screen Size in inches | 98 | 98 |
| Screen Type | QD-MiniLED | QLED |
| Smart TV | Yes | Yes |
| TV Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| TV Colour | Black | Black |
| TV Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| TV Energy Efficiency Class | D | F |
| TV Tuner Type | DVB-T2/DVB-S2 | DVB-T/T2/C/S/S2 |
| Total HDMI Connections | 4 | 4 |
| VESA | 600x500mm | 600x400mm |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Search | Ready | Yes |
| Wall Mountable | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Built-In | Built-In |
| kWh HDR per 1000h | 520 | 795 |
| kWh SDR per 1000h | 124 | 186 |
| Gaming Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Guarantee Period | 5 Years | 2 Years |
| All 4 App | Yes | — |
| Amazon Prime Video App | Yes | Yes |
| Apple TV App | Yes | — |
| BBC iPlayer App | Yes | — |
| Disney+ App | Yes | Yes |
| My5 App | Yes | — |
| NOW TV App | Yes | — |
| NetFlix App | Yes | Yes |
| Spotify App | Yes | — |
| YouTube App | Yes | Yes |
| Guarantee | 5 Years | 2 Years |
| Anti-Reflective Panel | — | Yes |
| Apple AirPlay2 | — | Yes |
| Sound Systems | — | Bang & Olufsen |
| USB Ports | — | 2 |
| Dimensions & Physical | ||
| Hybrid Log Gamma | No | Yes |
| Depth with Stand (mm) | 420 | 420 |
| Depth without Stand (mm) | 54 | 35 |
| Height with Stand (mm) | 1272 | 1283 |
| Height without Stand (mm) | 1236 | 1230 |
| TV Width (mm) | 2166 | 2168 |
| Weight with Stand (kg) | 53.3 | 65.3 |
| Weight without Stand (kg) | 54.3 | 63.7 |