TCL Q85H vs Hisense AX5140Q

The TCL Q85H and Hisense AX5140Q are both soundbar systems aimed at maximizing value, though they sit in slightly different price categories. The 7.1.4-channel TCL sits above the $500 mark, while the 5.1.4-channel Hisense sits below. If you aren't too concerned with the additional side-firing drivers on the TCL bar, there are a few reasons the Hisense may be the better option for tinkerers. It offers a graphic EQ and more robust channel adjustments, including the ability to independently adjust the front and rear height channel levels. That said, it doesn't come with room correction (unless you have a compatible Hisense TV), so users less inclined to tinker with settings may prefer the out-of-the-box room correction offered by the TCL.