ZDNET names Sony Bravia 5 best 98-inch TV amid growing cinema-size options

ZDNET's roundup of cinema-sized televisions highlights new 98-inch class screens and names the Sony Bravia 5 its pick for the best 98-inch TV, noting that brands such as Hisense and Samsung have expanded size classes to 98, 115 and even 130 inches. The reviewer praised the Bravia 5 for balancing features and price, citing its Mini LED panel, 4K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision HDR, Sony's Acoustic Multi‑Audio technology, and support for Alexa and Google Assistant.

ZDNET added lab testing insights in a January update, including a day of hands-on testing with Calman color verification, film screenings and console gaming sessions, and said the Bravia 5 delivered bright colors, crisp contrast and VRR support for gaming. ZDNET also highlights other 98‑inch options: the Samsung QN90F as a premium QLED with object‑tracking sound and HDR10+ (listed at $15,000), the TCL QM8K geared to gamers with a 144Hz panel and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro (listed at $4,000), the more affordable Samsung DU9000 (listed around $1,900), and the Hisense QD7 100‑inch model focused on streaming and Google TV (listed at $1,200).

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