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TCL S55H
Hisense HS5100
Both the TCL S55H and Hisense HS5100 are budget-oriented soundbars with outboard subs. However, the Hisense also includes satellites. They share some similarities, so it depends on your needs, but one advantage of the Hisense is its 5.1 configuration (rather than the TCL's 2.1). It sports a slightly wider soundstage, much better surround sound, and a clearer discrete center channel. On the other hand, the TCL supports a few more audio formats like Dolby Atmos, but it downmixes to stereo anyway. The upside is that it takes up less space in your home, gets plenty loud, and has virtually identical wired ports and wireless connectivity as the Hisense.
TCL S55H
Hisense HS5100
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