STACK #263 September 2026

TECH FEATURE

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Finals footy deserves a big stage.Whether 77 inches sounds plenty or you’re ready to turn the lounge into your own grandstand with a whopping 98-inch screen, these three TVs bring serious size – plus the picture quality, smooth motion, and brightness to keep up when the action heats up. Words Scott Hocking Upsize your footy! How big do you want to go?

BIG

BIGGER TCL 85” C8L Premium SQD-Mini LED 4K Google TV with Gemini (2026)

Samsung 77” S90H OLED 4K Smart AI TV (2026) Picture: OLED is a cracking match for sport, combining

Picture: An 85-inch screen puts you right in the thick of the action, and the C8L has the picture muscle to match. Its bright

deep blacks, bright highlights, and vibrant colour with fast, smooth action. Glare Free tech helps tame distracting reflections when the afternoon sun joins the Grand Final party, while AI-powered processing automatically optimises the

SQD-Mini LED display helps footy stay punchy during daytime viewing, while precise backlight control brings out detail in both bright and dark parts of the picture.

picture and can help sharpen up lower-resolution content. AI Motion Enhancer Pro also helps keep a fast-moving Sherrin or Steeden clear as the camera sweeps across the ground. There’s even AI Soccer Mode Pro, which automatically detects live matches and optimises picture and sound. Despite the name, it’s worth giving a run for finals footy too. Sound: Dolby Atmos support adds extra immersion, while Active Voice Amplifier Pro helps keep commentary clear when the crowd gets loud. Smart stuff: Samsung Vision AI Companion, SmartThings, and popular streaming apps are onboard. Gaming: Up to 165Hz VRR, NVIDIA G-SYNC, and FreeSync Premium Pro make this OLED a strong gaming pick after the siren sounds.

Colour is rich and vibrant, and the wide viewing angle is a big plus when friends and family spread across the lounge. Better still, a native 144Hz refresh rate and AI MotionMaster help keep frantic passages of play and sweeping camera shots looking smooth. Sound: Bang & Olufsen-tuned audio, Dolby Atmos, and DTS Virtual:X bring more scale to the roar of the crowd. Smart stuff: Google TV puts apps, streaming, casting, and voice control within easy reach. Gaming: 144Hz VRR, HDMI 2.1, and FreeSync Premium Pro make it equally handy for game-day gaming.

BIGGEST

TCL 98” X11L Ultimate SQD-Mini LED Google TV with Gemini (2026) Picture: Why watch from the grandstand when your lounge can practically become one? At a mighty 98 inches, the flagship X11L makes players look almost life-sized and gives you plenty of screen real estate to follow every kick, tackle, and try.

Its premium SQD-Mini LED display delivers seriously high brightness, rich colour, and precise contrast, so bright highlights pop without losing detail in darker areas. An anti-reflective display helps when sunlight streams into the room, while strong viewing angles mean friends sitting out on the wings don’t draw the short straw. Native 144Hz and AI MotionMaster keep fast-moving action looking smooth. Sound: A whopping 360W Bang & Olufsen-tuned sound system brings stadium-sized grunt, with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X adding to the atmosphere. Smart stuff: Google TV brings together streaming apps, voice control, and built-in Chromecast. Gaming: 144Hz VRR, HDMI 2.1 and FreeSync Premium Pro keep gaming fast and responsive.

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