STACK #247 May 2025

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TCL 98” P7K QLED 4K Google TV TCL has always offered quality big screens at crazy prices and the new P7K range includes this mega 98-inch beauty that comes with Google TV for all your streaming needs, and AI-driven tools to enhance clarity, motion, and HDR playback. It’s a QLED, too, which means a wide colour gamut for vibrant viewing, and next-gen Colourful Quantum Crystal tech delivers impressive long lasting colours with brilliance and depth. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ are supported for movie lovers, while game acceleration tech ensures smooth play. • See page 30 for the full TCL 2025 range

MassiveTVs up to 100 inches were formerly reserved for those with deep pockets, but enjoying mega-sized entertainment is now more affordable than you may think. Words Scott Hocking MEGA SCREENS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

Hisense 100” U6QAU Pro Mini-LED 4K Smart TV Hisense are another reputable go-to for massive screens without a colossal price tag, and you’ll get total immersion in your favourite movies, shows, sports, and games with this 100-inch monster. Combining QLED colour with the brightness of Mini-LED, this mega screen is a real showstopper that supports all HDR formats and the new 165Hz Game Mode Ultra, and pumps out 2.1 channel surround sound and thumping bass from an inbuilt subwoofer. • See page 22-24 for the full Hisense 2025 range

I f you’re old enough to remember the era of tube TVs, today’s supersized widescreen panels are the dream of a proper home cinema come true. Way back when, a TV’s screen generally maxed out at 35 inches (and weighed a ton), but now we have slimline eight-foot behemoths for a truly immersive entertainment experience. Bigger is better when it comes to a 4K smart TV – as long as your living space has room for it, of course. A mega-sized screen brings a ‘wow’ factor to whatever you’re watching or playing, every time. With 4K Ultra HD, HDR, millions of pixels and billions of colours, a massive screen can bring a heightened level of detail and realism, with movies often looking more lifelike and colourful than they did in the cinema.

They’re also great for elevating gaming, group movie nights, watch parties, and sports events, as well as video calls, digital art displays, and photo slideshows. So, if you’ve been coveting a mega-sized screen but don’t have deep pockets, the good news is that prices are continuing to drop, and there are more affordable 85”–100” options now available from the big brands.

Mega screen picks for 2025 Philips 86” QLED 4K Google TV This 86-inch model from Philips is the perfect entry-level mega screen, delivering an incredibly vibrant picture with over a billion hues of QLED colour, and accentuating fine details on Dolby Vision and HDR10 supported content. The Google TV OS organises streaming apps, live TV, and on-demand content in a convenient central hub, which you can navigate via Google Assistant voice control. It’s great for immersive

LG 86” QNED86A evo AI Mini-LED 4K Smart TV LG’s new flagship QNED evo represents fantastic value! Enjoy 86 inches of cinematic magic with Dolby Vision, HDR10, Filmmaker Mode, and Dolby Atmos audio, and let premium AI-powered features take care of SD and HD upscaling and boosting detail and clarity in every scene. QNED TVs are ideal for viewing

HDR in well-lit rooms, and are also designed with gamers in mind, who can level up with 144Hz VRR. An impressive addition to any home, this mega screen looks even better when it’s mounted on a wall. • See page 16-17 for the full LG 2025 range

gaming, too, with a speedy 144Hz refresh rate to keep play smooth and fluid. • See page 26 for the full Philips 2025 range

Soundbar not included

Soundbar not included

12 MAY 2025

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