Hisense 100E7Q Pro 100" VS TCL 98QM9K 98"

The Hisense 100E7Q Pro and TCL 98QM9K both feature 4K (UHD) resolution with a display size of 100″ and 97.5″, respectively, and offer a resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. The Hisense model has a pixel density of 44 ppi, while the TCL model offers a higher pixel density of 54 ppi. Both displays are capable of producing 1070 million colors and have a 10-bit color depth, ensuring rich and accurate color reproduction. When it comes to refresh rate, both displays support a smooth 144Hz rate.

Regarding HDR support, both products support HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG, providing a versatile range of high dynamic range formats. Both displays also feature adaptive synchronization with AMD FreeSync, including FreeSync Premium and FreeSync Premium Pro support. As for viewing angles, both models offer a maximum horizontal and vertical viewing angle of 178º, ensuring consistent image quality from wide viewing positions.

In terms of display type, the Hisense 100E7Q Pro uses a QLED, LED-backlit, LCD panel, while the TCL 98QM9K also features a QLED, LED-backlit, LCD panel but adds Mini-LED technology. The addition of Mini-LED in the TCL model may provide enhanced contrast and brightness control. Both models are equipped with an anti-reflection coating and an ambient light sensor, ensuring better viewing experiences in various lighting conditions.

Both the Hisense 100E7Q Pro and TCL 98QM9K offer a similar set of connectivity features. Both models support Bluetooth, with the Hisense using Bluetooth version 5 and the TCL supporting Bluetooth version 5.4, a slight update in the latter. Both products feature HDMI 2.1 ports, with four HDMI ports each, ensuring support for modern devices. Additionally, both support Wi-Fi connectivity, though the TCL adds Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) to the Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) support found on both models.

USB connectivity is provided on both displays, each offering two USB ports. Both have a single RJ45 Ethernet port for wired network connections and support Miracast for wireless screen mirroring. When it comes to audio connectivity, the Hisense 100E7Q Pro includes a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the TCL model lacks this feature.

Neither model includes an external memory slot, VGA connector, or DVI connector, with both models missing these options. Overall, the connectivity features of both displays are quite similar, with the TCL offering a slight edge in Wi-Fi capabilities and Bluetooth version, while the Hisense includes a 3.5 mm audio jack for wired audio connections.

Both the Hisense 100E7Q Pro and TCL 98QM9K offer similar audio features, supporting Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Digital Out, and Dolby Audio. They also both have stereo speakers and support DTS:X for immersive sound. Additionally, both models are equipped with HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC, allowing for high-quality audio pass-through to compatible audio devices.

The Hisense 100E7Q Pro includes a subwoofer, which can enhance bass performance, while the TCL 98QM9K does not include a subwoofer. Both models also support Dolby Atmos for advanced sound experiences, but neither supports Dolby Virtual.

Neither product features SRS TheaterSound HD, further aligning their audio capabilities. Overall, the Hisense 100E7Q Pro offers a slight advantage in terms of bass output due to its included subwoofer, while both models share many similar audio technologies for a premium sound experience.

The Hisense 100E7Q Pro and TCL 98QM9K both support VESA mounts, making them compatible with wall-mounting solutions. The Hisense model is slightly larger with a width of 2229 mm, while the TCL is a bit more compact at 2166.1 mm. The Hisense is also heavier, weighing 52000 g compared to the TCL’s 56001 g. In terms of thickness, the TCL has a notably slimmer profile at 54.1 mm, while the Hisense is thicker at 95 mm. The height of the Hisense is 1284 mm, while the TCL stands at 1235.9 mm, making the Hisense taller by almost 50 mm.

Regarding volume, the Hisense 100E7Q Pro has a much larger volume of 271,893.42 cm³, significantly exceeding the TCL 98QM9K’s volume of 144,830.19 cm³. Despite the larger size, both models are designed to operate within the same maximum operating temperature of 35°C and minimum operating temperature of 5°C.

Overall, the Hisense 100E7Q Pro is bulkier in terms of both size and weight, whereas the TCL 98QM9K offers a slimmer profile and slightly smaller footprint.

Both the Hisense 100E7Q Pro and TCL 98QM9K come with a range of similar features. Both have AirPlay support, built-in smart TV functionality, and compatibility with Google Assistant and Alexa. They also support smartphone remote control and USB recording, and both feature a search browser, sleep timer, child lock, and voice command capabilities. Additionally, both models have a standby power consumption of 0.5W.

The main difference between the two is the warranty period. The Hisense 100E7Q Pro comes with a 3-year warranty, while the TCL 98QM9K offers a shorter 1-year warranty. Both products also lack support for Siri/Apple HomeKit, and neither features a rechargeable remote control.

In summary, while both models share most of the same smart features, the Hisense stands out with its longer warranty period.