the 100" and bigger pool... who's jumping in? both makers and buyers.

[Ed.YANG]

the price is out...

...not expected as high as what i've earlier speculated to be around $6k, but roughly $5k surprisingly considering that this model employed Pentonic 700-MT9618 SoC with HiSense's Picture Engine.

below are the key attractions to the hardware.

price leaked over @ Courts side, shows that they're trying to get the price close to PRISM+ model that may win in the Audio performance thru inbuilt multi-channel speakers, but not competitive in Video field... certainly not price matching.

 

[Ed.YANG]

could this be a "sign"...

...not about clearing stock for new replacement model,
but something BIGGER ?​

 

[Ed.YANG]

ok... the RRP is out...

asking @ $6k! this would be a direct challenge to Samsung as well as TCL!
making PRISM+ and HiSense QLED 100" model look lower class to consumers!

here's a glance at the general specs...

AIWA 98″ | WS-988S| 4K | WebOS Smart TV | Frameless TV | FOC Tabletop Setup | Fixed Bracket/Swivel Bracket please infrom us | Lazada Singapore

Experience stunning visuals with the 98-inch QLED Smart TV, featuring 4K UHD resolution and WebOS interface. This frameless tabletop setup offers Netflix streaming and wireless connectivity, with local manufacturer warranty for peace of mind. - Lazada

www.lazada.sg

3yrs warranty where 1st year gets full coverage, together 2nd and 3rd year partially covered with labor and transportation, but PANEL and BACKLIGHT not included.

hmmm... if i'm a buyer for such Gigantic Display, my best bet will likely be...
erhem... we'll see how the price will drop, when Aiwa 98incher don't get much response!​

 

[Ed.YANG]

a surprise from the budget front line brands!

close 100incher coming from AiWa!
... ... ... ... ...
the possible aesthetic look on the model, if the local model is the same as what's selling in China.

WS-98V3 of High Quality - AIWA

WS-98V3 from AIWA enjoys high qaulity, which is the ideal choice for consumers. Click here and get more details.

www.cn-aiwa.com

now that the model is listed for sale... for the moment available thru Lazada,
with the attached photo in the product page...

...i can confirm that the 98incher sold here is the same as what is sold in China domestic market with a different AIWA badge. in fact, the AIWA webOS TV is now made by a company known as NPC, based in GuangZhou.

https://www.npc-cn.com/display/191.html

 

[Ed.YANG]

to draw attentions from PRISM+ buyers,
AiWa puts a demo set @ Giant Tampines for lookers close assessment!

not only price revised to price match, they throw in a set of 2.1 soundbar free as well!
well this certainly look attractive, but... VV Digital, don't u study what PRISM+ offers?​

 

[Ed.YANG]

latest for interested "upsizers", RedMi 100incher from Parallel Importer, SEVAMALL!

XiaoMi MI Redmi Max 100 4K 100inch Smart TV 144Hz 2024 model | Lazada Singapore

Experience immersive entertainment with the Xiaomi Redmi Max 100, a 100-inch 4K Smart TV featuring 144Hz refresh rate. This 2024 model offers stunning visuals and local seller warranty, perfect for home theaters and large living spaces. - Lazada

www.lazada.sg

@ under $4k, this RedMi doesn't comes with miniLED backlight tech, as well as full 3yrs warranty that could be available with XiaoMi SG with their official SG stock distributed models.
the parallel importer SEVAMALL gives 1yr warranty coverage.

 

[Ed.YANG]

XiaoMI's Official 100incher assessed and listed in NEA's Energy Efficiency page!

Xiaomi TV Max 100 - Xiaomi Global

Powerful performance | Dolby Vision®, Dolby Atmos® | Smart TV powered by Android TV™ | Full array local dimming

www.mi.com

panel refresh rate spec is 60Hz, with QLED layer,
with MEMC engaged refresh rate could go as high as 120Hz.

on the audio department, the TV is fitted with 2.1ch drivers.
hence, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X is processed virtually.

should the specifications is no difference to what is currently sold in Vietnam,

Xiaomi Smart Display QLED 4K 100 Inch Max (L100MA-MAXEA) giá rẻ, giao ngay

Xiaomi Smart Display QLED 4K 100 Inch Max (L100MA-MAXEA) giá rẻ ✓có hỗ trợ trả góp, ✓giao hàng tận nơi, ✓bảo hành chu đáo, ✓nhiều quà tặng hấp dẫn.

dienmaycholon.com

this will likely draw attentions from both PRISM+ and Hisense lookers eyeing on both 100inch budget models,
with more competitive price base on specs and brand "value".​

 

[Ed.YANG]

new BTOs with bigger passenger lifts may see...

...more arrival of such "close to 100" deliveries, if the price continues to stay below $4k*!
*(and with full bucket 3'yr warranty coverage as well)​

 

[Ed.YANG]

likely a knee-jerk reaction to TCL's offering...

...that wouldn't last long and stays permanently.
anyway, the offered price reflects how much additional 2yrs warranty may cost to be bear by buyers, in current stage.
interested buyers can only hope that "close to 100" makes could go lower next year as "close to 100" panel and glass cutting techniques get matured year by year.​

 

[Ed.YANG]

the first 100incher from Samsung gets assessed and scores 4 ticks in energy efficiency from NEA's Energy Efficiency department!
when it's slapped with Samsung badge, and probably with miniLED backlight tech... the price is likely to break 4 digit figures. so, it would make a little more sense to look at other marques which don't go that far to reach.

the ODM maker for AIWA range of TVs had recently produced a 100inch QLED model which packs Novatek SoC that is utilized in European market PHILIPS TV models, but yet to show up in either NEA or CPSA records.
no sign of AIWA SG plan observed yet, to bring in such "Giant" as AIWA already had their smaller 98incher in local scene for a certain period.

 

[Ed.YANG]

to take on 100inch makes in the market lead by HiSense and PRISM+, parallel importer SEVAMALL brought in XiaoMi's 100inch make with $3.6k price tag but with 1yr seller's warranty coverage to potential seeking cheapest entry into the world of GIANT SCENE.

【NEW LAUNCH】Xiaomi TV Max 100" 2025 | Free Installation | 4K QLED | 144Hz | Google TV | Google Assistant Built-in | Lazada Singapore

Experience immersive entertainment with the Xiaomi TV Max 100, a 4K QLED TV featuring 144Hz refresh rate and Google TV. This 100-inch smart television offers local manufacturer warranty, Google Assistant integration, and stunning visuals for home theater enthusiasts. - Lazada

www.lazada.sg

months later, XiaoMI brought in their official stock, priced a 100 lower than parallel importer as well as full 3yrs warranty coverage, making this model the lowest priced 100incher in the market.

how will other competitors go, it'll be interesting to see.
first... how will AIWA join in the game.