Best 90 Inch TVs in 2026: The 98 and 100 Inch Models Worth Buying
Giant TVs have changed a lot. When we first wrote this list, a 90-inch TV was usually a 1080p Sharp Aquos or a commercial display. Those models are long gone: Sharp left the Americas TV market in 2015, and no major brand lists a 90-inch TV today. The big-screen sizes you can buy now are 97, 98 and 100 inches, and they are 4K, much brighter and far cheaper than the old 90-inch sets. We have put together a list of the best options for anyone shopping for a 90-inch-plus TV.
Updated September 2026: product availability, specs and prices re-checked.
What to Look for in a 90-Inch-Plus TV
- Room and viewing distance: a 98-inch screen is about 7 feet wide. Measure the wall, the doorways and the elevator before you order.
- Backlight: Mini-LED sets with many dimming zones control blooming and get very bright. OLED gives perfect blacks but costs much more at this size.
- Gaming: check the number of HDMI 2.1 ports and the native refresh rate (120Hz to 165Hz on current models).
- HDR formats: Samsung TVs support HDR10+ but not Dolby Vision. Most other brands support Dolby Vision.
- Sound: built-in speakers rarely match the picture at this size, so budget for a soundbar.
Is a 98-Inch TV Too Big for Your Room?
Size is the first thing to settle. A 16:9 screen measuring 98 inches diagonally is about 85 inches wide and 48 inches tall. A 100-inch screen adds roughly two inches in each direction.
Two common rules of thumb help with seating distance. The SMPTE guideline aims for the screen to fill about 30 degrees of your field of view, which works out to roughly 13 feet from a 98-inch TV. The more immersive THX guideline of about 40 degrees puts you closer to 10 feet. TCL’s own size guide suggests about 9.8 feet for a 98-inch model. If your couch sits 9 to 13 feet from the wall, a 98 or 100 inch TV will not feel oversized.
Also think about delivery. These TVs ship in very large boxes, so check hallway corners, stairways and elevator sizes. Most people wall mount them, which means finding studs and a mount rated for the weight. Professional installation is worth pricing in.
Mini-LED, OLED or Micro RGB?
Most TVs at this size use Mini-LED backlights. Thousands of tiny LEDs sit behind the LCD panel, split into dimming zones that brighten and darken on their own. More zones generally mean less glow around bright objects on dark backgrounds. That is why the zone counts on the TCL models vary so much between tiers.
OLED works differently: each pixel makes its own light and can switch off completely. That gives perfect blacks, but OLED panels are expensive to make at 97 inches, which explains the LG G6’s price.
Micro RGB is Samsung’s newest approach. It uses red, green and blue micro-sized LEDs in the backlight instead of blue or white LEDs. For now it is priced as a premium product.
1. TCL 98X11L SQD Mini-LED TV
TCL’s X11L is the company’s 2026 flagship. The 98-inch model uses TCL’s SQD Mini-LED backlight with up to 20,736 dimming zones, a 144Hz native refresh rate and four HDMI 2.1 ports. It supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+, runs Google TV and comes with a Bang & Olufsen soundbar.
RTINGS names it its best 98 to 100 inch TV, praising its very high brightness and excellent local dimming. Its reviewers also found the built-in speakers weak. TCL lists it at about $9,000 (September 2026).
Pros
- Up to 20,736 dimming zones
- Very bright, per RTINGS
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports and 144Hz
- Dolby Vision and HDR10+
Cons
- Expensive for a Mini-LED TV
- Weak built-in speakers, per RTINGS
2. TCL 98QM8L SQD Mini-LED TV
The TCL QM8L sits one step below the X11L. It uses the same SQD Mini-LED approach, a 144Hz panel and four HDMI 2.1 ports, with Dolby Vision support and Google TV.
RTINGS reports high contrast and very low input lag, which makes it a strong choice for gaming. The same review notes poor HDR color accuracy out of the box.
Pros
- High contrast, per RTINGS
- Very low input lag
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports
Cons
- HDR accuracy needs work, per RTINGS
3. TCL 98QM7L SQD Mini-LED TV
The TCL QM7L is the mid-range 2026 model. TCL rates it at up to 2,100+ dimming zones and up to 3,000 nits peak brightness. It has a 144Hz panel and four HDMI ports, two of which handle 4K at 144Hz. HDR support covers Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG.
Pros
- Dolby Vision and HDR10+
- 144Hz on two HDMI ports
- High rated peak brightness
Cons
- Far fewer dimming zones than the QM8L and X11L
4. TCL 98QM6K QD Mini-LED TV
The TCL QM6K is the budget route to a 98-inch screen. It is a 2025 model with a QD Mini-LED backlight, a matte screen, a 144Hz native refresh rate and Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG support.
RTINGS picks it as its best budget 98 to 100 inch TV. TCL listed it at about $2,000 (September 2026), which is a fraction of what the old 90-inch Sharp sets cost.
Pros
- Low price for the size
- 144Hz native refresh rate
- Dolby Vision and HDR10+
Cons
- Less contrast and brightness than TCL’s higher tiers
5. Hisense 100U8QG Mini-LED TV
The Hisense U8 (100U8QG) gives you a full 100 inches. It is a 2025 Mini-LED model with a 165Hz native refresh rate, three HDMI 2.1 ports, Dolby Vision and HDR10+, Google TV and a 4.1.2-channel built-in speaker system. Hisense listed it at about $3,000 (September 2026).
Pros
- 100-inch screen
- 165Hz refresh rate
- 4.1.2-channel built-in audio
Cons
- Three HDMI 2.1 ports, not four
6. Hisense 100U7SG Mini-LED TV
The Hisense U7 (100U7SG) is the 2026 step-down model. It keeps the 100-inch size and 165Hz refresh rate, adds a matte screen for bright rooms and has four HDMI 2.1 ports. It suits gamers who want the biggest possible picture.
Pros
- Matte screen cuts reflections
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports
- 165Hz refresh rate
Cons
- Fewer published reviews than the U8
7. Sony BRAVIA 5 98-Inch Mini-LED TV
Sony’s BRAVIA 5 comes in a 98-inch size. It is a Mini-LED TV with a 120Hz panel, two HDMI 2.1 ports and Dolby Vision support, running Google TV. RTINGS has reviewed the 98-inch version. BRAVIA 5 is the entry model in Sony’s current Mini-LED range. It has fewer high-refresh gaming inputs than the TCL and Hisense models, so it suits movie and TV watchers more than competitive gamers.
Pros
- Mini-LED backlight
- Dolby Vision
Cons
- 120Hz and only two HDMI 2.1 ports
8. Samsung 98-Inch Neo QLED QN90F (QN98QN90FAFXZA)
Our older list ended with an 88-inch Samsung QLED. Its modern equivalent is the Samsung 98-inch QN90F, a 2025 Neo QLED (Mini-LED) TV. Samsung lists a glare-free matte screen, a refresh rate of up to 165Hz and four HDMI 2.1 ports. As with all Samsung TVs, it supports HDR10+ but not Dolby Vision. Samsung listed it at about $15,000 (September 2026).
Pros
- Glare-free screen for bright rooms
- Up to 165Hz and four HDMI 2.1 ports
Cons
- No Dolby Vision
- Costs far more than TCL and Hisense at the same size
9. Samsung 100-Inch Micro RGB R85H (MRN100R85HFXZA)
The Samsung Micro RGB R85H is a 2026 model that uses Samsung’s new Micro RGB backlight technology. The 100-inch version has four HDMI 2.1 ports and supports HDR10+ (no Dolby Vision). Samsung listed it at about $13,000 (September 2026).
Pros
- New Micro RGB backlight
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports
Cons
- No Dolby Vision
- Very expensive
10. LG 97-Inch OLED G6 (OLED97G6WUA)
If you want OLED at this size, LG’s 97-inch G6 is the main option. It is a 2026 model with a 165Hz refresh rate, four HDMI 2.1 ports and Dolby Vision, and LG includes a wall mount. It does not support HDR10+ or DTS audio. LG listed it at about $20,000 (September 2026), which puts it well beyond most budgets.
Pros
- OLED picture with perfect blacks
- 165Hz and four HDMI 2.1 ports
- Wall mount included
Cons
- The most expensive TV on this list
- No HDR10+
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Conclusion
You can’t buy a new 90-inch TV anymore, but the 98 and 100 inch models that replaced them are better in every way. For the lowest price, look at the TCL QM6K. The Hisense U8 and TCL QM7L are strong middle choices, and the TCL X11L is RTINGS’ top pick at this size. Samsung and LG cost much more but offer glare-free screens, Micro RGB and OLED. Measure your space, check the inputs you need and plan for a soundbar.
One last tip: prices on these big models move often, with large discounts around major sales events. A TV listed at one price this month may cost hundreds or even thousands less a few weeks later, so compare the maker’s store with major retailers before you order. Also check the return policy, since sending back a 98-inch TV is not simple.
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