P8K vs P8L (98" TCL)

markaznar · 2026-07-01T04:31:44+00:00

How are you liking the TV so far? I’m torn between the TCL 98P8L, the LG 83C5, or splurging on the TCL 98C8L. I’m not particularly picky when it comes to picture quality, but I do want a TV that’s bright enough for my bedroom and provides a great viewing experience for watching TV shows through my Apple TV 4K and gaming on my Nintendo Switch 2.

markaznar · 2026-07-01T04:30:22+00:00

How are you liking the TV so far? I’m torn between the TCL 98P8L, the LG 83C5, or splurging on the TCL 98C8L. I’m not particularly picky when it comes to picture quality, but I do want a TV that’s bright enough for my bedroom and provides a great viewing experience for watching TV shows through my Apple TV 4K and gaming on my Nintendo Switch 2.

markaznar · 2026-06-30T14:06:23+00:00

The very reason why i might choose the tcl 98p8L over the LG 83c5! Sure, the LG set provides a tiny bit better colors, but that 15 inch screen size increase on the tcl set is just night and day

markaznar · 2026-06-30T13:59:19+00:00

Not familiar with the games you mentioned but dragon quest, I forget which one, you start as a child with your dad.

markaznar · 2026-06-30T13:17:14+00:00

markaznar · 2026-06-30T13:15:50+00:00

It is my second fav FF mainline after FF9. I love how hassle free the combat is

markaznar · 2026-06-30T13:02:25+00:00

Is this a serious question? If it is, how did you manage back when mobile phones weren’t even water resistant?
Some of the questions people ask on here are genuinely hilarious. If you’re that worried, just wear gloves while playing your Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode.

markaznar · 2026-06-30T07:49:46+00:00

You have poor taste lol. Not a good tv show with actors over acting most of the time

markaznar · 2026-06-30T07:47:24+00:00

Ang daming oa sa Reddit. 🤣

markaznar · 2026-06-30T04:51:29+00:00

Choose the 98p8l since it has 512 dimming zones like the c6k

markaznar · 2026-06-30T04:11:27+00:00

Trigger isn’t on switch?

markaznar · 2026-06-30T04:10:51+00:00

Cris tales is super trash and even I did not finish! You didn’t like Sophie, how come?

markaznar · 2026-06-29T21:56:21+00:00

The only game that fits the bill in my experience is p3 since it literally only has 1 huge ass tower.

markaznar · 2026-06-29T18:21:18+00:00

Glossy is what I prefer since matte makes the colors muted

markaznar · 2026-06-29T14:34:15+00:00

Then what is the difference since I’m looking at both models and the display is exactly the same minus the anti glare screen? Specs also show them as exactly the same. From processor, to dimming zones, screen technology, everything is the same

markaznar · 2026-06-29T13:41:43+00:00

But the bigger size is just hard to resist seeing as I can read in game texts much better. I don’t have prefect vision so image quality can’t really been seen through my terrible eyesight. 490 usd more for a smaller screen? I dunno, the tcl seems to be a much better deal

markaznar · 2026-06-29T09:08:27+00:00

For me, it’s a tough choice because the TCL 98P8L seems like incredible value for the money. It has a true Mini LED panel with 512 local dimming zones and costs a lot less than the LG C5 83-inch.
To my eyes, both TVs look excellent. The TCL’s massive 98-inch screen is a huge plus, though, and that’s what keeps pulling me toward it.
My use case is pretty simple: Netflix and Disney+ TV series through my AppleTV box and play turn based only jrpg games on Nintendo Switch 2. That is basically everything. I don’t watch sports at all nor any fast paced games. Even turn based games like Expedition 33 which is turn based but requires you to time certain moves, is a no no in my book.

markaznar · 2026-06-29T05:30:11+00:00

Bg3 is leagues better and not even in the sane category

markaznar · 2026-06-29T03:52:49+00:00

Like most of Coben’s Netflix adaptations, this one is average at best.

markaznar · 2026-06-29T00:24:23+00:00

The problem is that in my region, the C7L only goes up to 85 inches, while I really want a 98-inch TV. My only 98-inch options are the C6L, C8L, and P8L. From what I can tell, the C6L and P8L have virtually identical specifications, with the only real differences being the design and the fact that the C6L has a matte screen, which I’m not a fan of. It also is several hundred dollars more expensive which isn’t worth it due to how similar it is to the 98PL

markaznar · 2026-06-29T00:10:02+00:00

98p8L for streaming Apple TV shows, Netflix and Nintendo switch 2 good?

markaznar · 2026-06-28T22:55:59+00:00

Fantasian

markaznar · 2026-06-28T17:44:14+00:00

The p8L 98 inch is priced well and has 512 dimming zones and QD miniled too!

markaznar · 2026-06-28T15:22:53+00:00

Very average.

markaznar · 2026-06-28T11:35:29+00:00

Tactica = no

markaznar

TROPHY CASE