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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 90 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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79%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the amazing sound quality of the Q85H sound bar. They appreciate the impressive bass and surround sound capabilities. Customers also find the sound bar easy to set up and connect to their TVs.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TCL Wins Again!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Paring this with my TCL QM8 65’ inch setup. Wanted the same brand soundbar as my tv so i am ditching the Vizio I had. Easy setup out of the box. 7.1.4 for $599! I think the total watts this soundbar puts out is over 850 watts which is insane. Love the wireless rear speakers. Yeah the rear speakers still need power but at least you dont got to run wire everywhere from the soundbar. The CEC setup seems to be working good. The sub puts out plenty of power as well and is also wireless. Setup the SonicAI with no issues through the TCL app. Controlling the soundbar from the mobile app is working smoothly as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TCLExpert
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      Hi SteveWVU,

      Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your soundbar thus far! Our soundbars are designed and engineered to have a quick and easy setup, be user friendly, and provide a great audio experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our soundbars have to offer. Enjoy!

      Thank you,

      Sara
      TCL Customer Support

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing sound system very powerful sleek design easy to use I am really happy that I bought this , truly impressive

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the price.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The severe lack of adjustment on this device is inexcusable for the price range - there are several within this bracket that have the basic ones (you know, +/- L/R/C/SW/etc.) You get a low/med/hi for the surround volume but the terrible app for the device doesn't even label it as such, just says speaker volume. You get a few canned presets, and a canned AI scan of your listening environment. If you're comfortable with this idea in this price bracket then it might be acceptable, but none of this is new and TCL has no excuse for unbinding at least basic volume leveling from the system. Sound quality is low-mid but that's subjective - sounds muddy compared to what it is replacing - almost like I'm listening to a set out of polarity. I can't balance the room because I can't adjust the output levels beyond a mix & match of their predetermined settings and whatever 'AI sonic' dreams up from my seating positioning.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TCLExpert
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      Hi jlaine,

      Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you are not having the same great experience that the majority of our customers report having. We are always looking for ways to improve, and your feedback is greatly appreciated. If you need any assistance please contact us at [email protected] with your contact information and a description of what you need help with. Someone will get back to you as soon as they can.

      Thank you,

      Sara
      TCL Customer Support

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TCL great brand

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just one word AWSOME worth the price great sound great power got it for my 98 inch tcl q6 tv perfect

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TCL sound bar

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great sound system. We have another brand in the house and by getting an Alexa Echo this has made it even better because we can play music as well throughout and not just TV. I would highly recommend it. It was pretty much a plug and play because we have a TCL TV as well

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TCL Dolby atmos

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s a really nice affordable Dolby atmos system. It’s plenty loud and the sub works well!! The rear upfiring along with the surround speakers really pull you into movies, games or really anything you’re watching. I highly recommend this especially for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best purchase ever!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The surround sounds amazing the bass is top notch. Best thing I’ve ever bought. Now I can grind on my girl, thank you Best Buy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great soundbar system

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Added the Q85 sound bar system to my 65 inch QM7 tv. Great addition as the sound is now alot better. Great for movies and sports. TCL is a great choice for a mid priced audio and video products.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Speakers that I have purchased

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have a TCL TV and I have tried 2 other soundbar/speaker sets. This set is amazing. I absolutely love the sound. Like you’re really there and excellent voice clarity.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound bar! Great for Football games, music

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not only were the installers amazing, the sound is Fantastic! Bought with a 98 inch tv!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Matches with my TCL TV

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have a TCL TV and I wanted to get their newest TCL soundbar and this was it. Great sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound bar system

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This sound system sounds great and goes well with our new tv

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Confused

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not much information in owners manual just pretty much how to hook it up so I don’t understand what position one two and three is on the sound bar. when you use the remote on al sonic

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TCLExpert
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      Hello,

      Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you are not having the same great experience that the majority of our customers report having. We would love the opportunity to look into this for you to see if we can assist you. We'd like to gather more information to better understand what is occurring. Please reach out to us at [email protected] with your contact information and a description of what you need help with. Someone will get back to you as soon as they can.

      Thank you,

      Sara
      TCL Customer Support

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TV mount

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Dog loves the new tv and especially the mount. Sleek and holds the 98 without issue! Bestbuy also helped me with a price match after I purchased a tv and they were able to adjust and price due to there price match and refunded the difference. Thank you again Bestbuy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Opened item but charged as new

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The box came damages. It was all taped up like it was used or already open.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TCLExpert
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      Hi Juice1, Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are truly sorry that your sound bar arrived damaged. All of our sound bars and packing are designed to withstand the rigors of shipping, but sometimes things happen that are out of our control. We take great measures to ensure that the sound bars we send out are in great working condition. In cases like this, we recommend you contact your retailer as soon as possible as they are the best equipped to help you. If you get a replacement and need any further help, we would be more than happy to work with you. Simply reach out to us at [email protected] with your contact information and a description of what you need help with. Thank you, Alison TCL Customer Support

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Premium sound without the premium price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    With over 860 Watts this 7.1.4 sound bar is hard to beat for the price. Most sound bars that have rear speakers are sold separately and the ones that come included in most sound bars are much smaller. This TCL Q85H comes with the wireless rears included perfect to fill the room of any size. Great extra features like Wi-Fi 5 for software updates and AirPlay 2 so you can wirelessly play any audio from your computer , mobile phone or tablet. Also included in the box free wall mount kit along with HDMI cable. TCL also has a user friendly home app to control the sound bar and for software updates. You’d have to spend double or triple the price for these features and quality in a comparable sound bar. With TCL being a global technology company, they are producing some of the best electronics around from TVs home appliances, mobile phones display panels and even sound bars this 7.1.4 TCL sound bar is worth every penny. After setting up the sound bar, I used the mobile app to balance the sound output. It uses the microphone from my cell phone to make sure the sound is balanced in any room that it’s set up in great technology and it makes the sound calibration set up very user-friendly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent Soundbar Terrible App control

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty decent build quality, and the subwoofer is small but surprisingly powerful. My main issue is with the rear surround speakers — they’re way too quiet. You can’t adjust the volume of each speaker individually in the app, so to actually hear the rears or feel any immersive Atmos effects, I have to turn the whole system up to an uncomfortably loud level. The TCL app also has a lot of bugs and very limited customization. There’s no built-in microphone in the soundbar for calibration either, so it uses your phone mic, which doesn’t really help. Overall, it’s disappointing for the price, especially not being able to properly adjust the surround speakers.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TCLExpert
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      Hi Mustafa,

      Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you are not having the same great experience that the majority of our customers report having. We would love the opportunity to look into this for you to see if we can assist you. We'd like to gather more information to better understand what is occurring. Please reach out to us at [email protected] with your contact information and a description of what you need help with. Someone will get back to you as soon as they can.

      Thank you,

      Sara
      TCL Customer Support

  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple, Powerful, and Affordable

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you can find the TCL Q85H for under $500, don’t even think twice; just grab it. At that price, it’s an incredible deal. Sure, it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles some other soundbars in this range offer (like detailed controls for height channels or the subwoofer), but honestly, I think that’s part of its charm. It’s super simple to set up. Just plug it in, and you’re good to go. No confusing menus, no wasted time. It just works, which I really appreciate. I’ve had Vizio soundbars in the past, and I’ve run into so many annoying issues, from random disconnects to overly complicated settings. The Q85H feels like the opposite. It’s straightforward and reliable, which makes it stand out in the best way. If you’ve got one of TCL’s higher-end TVs, like the QM7 or QM8, this soundbar is basically made for you. I have the 2023 QM8, and adding the Q85H has been a total game-changer. The eARC connection works flawlessly, and getting Dolby Atmos across all my devices: my Xbox Series X, Apple TV 4K, and Panasonic UB-820 has been awesome. Bottom line: The TCL Q85H is a simple, powerful, and affordable soundbar that’s perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to mess with a complicated setup but still wants great sound. I couldn’t be happier with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My Best Sound Bar Yet!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have owned a few sound bars, but this one is by far the best to date. Love the strong bass form the sub woofer and and it has real surround sound capabilities.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I really like it and the soundvis very loud

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great qualities, my son told me that he hear the noise from a few house down and the volume was at 25, he said that his room vibrate

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TCLExpert
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      Hi Nathy36,

      Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your soundbar thus far! Our soundbars are designed and engineered to have a quick and easy setup, be user friendly, and provide a great audio experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our soundbars have to offer. Enjoy!

      Thank you,

      Sara
      TCL Customer Support

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