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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 204 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the S45H S Class 2.0 Channel Sound Bar's sound quality and ease of use. Many have found the setup to be simple and appreciate the various connectivity options. Some customers have noted that the bass could be improved.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Quality and worth the price

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

    I really like this soundbar — the design is sleek, modern, and fits perfectly with my setup. The sound quality is surprisingly good for its size, with clear dialogue, rich bass, and an overall balanced audio experience. It makes movies, music, and TV shows sound so much better, and it definitely feels like an upgrade from regular TV speakers. Overall, I’m very happy with it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound and Great Price!

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

    I love this speaker!! I’m so glad I purchased it. The sound is great! It’s very easy to setup. I plan on purchasing another one soon.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compact and great sound

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

    Really good Soundbar for the price! Great sound quality with variety of setting options.

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

    Upgrade much needed

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

    So far so good!!! After having a Vizio soundbar for roughly 10 years, it was time for an upgrade. Recently did a complete upgrade on TV and soundbar and stuck with TCL on both and I couldn’t be anymore pleased. Great sound with Dolby atmos (which I never tried myself before). But overall great experience so far.

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

    Must buy

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

    Must buy product with these new slim televisions..

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good value and quality.

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

    Good price and good sound quality. No complaints and love the slim design.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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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.

    This soundbar is pretty solid. I’m not an audiophile or anything, i just needed something afordable for movies/music after work and i was pretty impressed. I also like the voice feature that let you know which settings you’re using.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SERIOUS SOUND!

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

    The sound exceeded my expectations! Great Quality!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not The Best At All!

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

    This Sound Bar Is Now Begun Make Cracking Sounds And The Sounds Of Static!

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

      Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you may be experiencing some trouble with your soundbar. 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:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value from a quality brand

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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.

    I just bought a 55” TCL QM5K that I’m really enjoying and decided to also get this, I had the TV for 2 days before I added the speaker and wasn’t sure I even needed a soundbar because the TV has a nice Onkyo speaker system built in but have been very impressed with the new speaker, I hooked it up to the TV using the HDMI e arc, makes it super simple. Love how easy it is to use, setup, etc- and besides loving it for watching TV, gaming, movies, what I really like is that it’s become my new Bluetooth speaker for listening to ITunes or Sirius XM, before I was using the Apple home pod speaker, this blows that away. What I’m finding is that TCL makes great quality products, both the TV and soundbar have far exceeded my expectations.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Value and Easy Set Up!

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

    This soundbar is powerful and sounds amazing! It was super easy to set up using Bluetooth-dont bother with the hdmi connection if you dont have to because I tried that first, and it did not work with my other devices. It has a nice level volume, especially when commercials tend to be louder, this soundbar keeps the levels nice and even.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It’s a great value for the price

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

    I’m very happy with the TCL S45H sound bar. The sound quality is clear and powerful, especially for its size, and it significantly improves my TV’s audio. The design looks sleek and modern, and it blends well with my home setup. Installation was very easy and straightforward—I had it up and running within minutes. Overall, it’s a great value for the price and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a simple, good-sounding sound bar.

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

      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:
    Connectivity, Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Good sound, connects to TV seamlessly, easy to set up. Good option if you don't opt for surround sound.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TCL Soundbar

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

    Great sound from a small yet stylish package. Easy to connect, looks great, and outs out great sound.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TCL-S45H

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

    TCL S45H S Class 2.0-Channel Sound Bar: A straightforward and well-priced upgrade to your TV’s audio. Setup is easy via HDMI eARC or Bluetooth, and it supports Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X for immersive sound at this price point. Dialogue and mid-range clarity are very good, but because it lacks a dedicated subwoofer, the bass isn’t as deep as higher-end systems. Great value for daily use and streaming content, especially if you’re looking for solid sound without spending a lot.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TCLExpert
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      Hi NiharikaG, Thank you so much for the great feedback! Our sound bars not only look great, but they sound great too. We hope your new sound bar setup immerses you in a whole new cinematic experience! Thank you, Alison TCL Customer Support

  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the price

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

    The sound quality was better than expected. Having the app made it convenient to tweak the settings. Also the ease of connecting via Bluetooth and acting as a music player is a very nice feature. Great value for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound and great price!

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

    Wanted to upgrade my TV set up at home but not spend a million dollars doing so and after reading the positive reviews other buyers left I decided to go with thi sound bar and it’s perfect! It was incredibly easy to hook up to the TV and it sounds 10x better than the TV speakers, I wasn’t expecting it to sound so good. You don’t have to use a separate remote to control the volume or turn it on which is really nice. It looks high end and didn’t break the bank. Definitely recommend!!

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

      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:
    Sound quality, Volume

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    The sound bar is really awesome! It turns on with my TV Automatically, so I can’t complain. It gets very loud so you could definitely use it to play music!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Simple Sound Bar

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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.

    TLDR: Easy to use and effective in small to mid-sized spaces. Good price point for many situations. We just received and setup our TCL S45 Class 2.0 sound bar yesterday. Initial thoughts are that it's easy to setup and easy to use. The factory settings are effective in our 22ft x 15ft living room. It's probably worth noting our home is not an open floor plan and that we have 8ft ceilings. This soundbar is VERY effective in our space, but I can see how it could struggle in a larger area or a room with 10ft or vaulted ceilings. We have a TCL Roku TV so to get started the steps were essentially 1. plug in power and ARC HDMI, 2. turn on TV, 3. follow instructions on TV, 3. start control volume with the TV remote. Once we wall mount it, adjust the settings, and use it for a while we will update this comment.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TCL S45H soundbar

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

    I think for the money this soundbar is s good choice I hooked it up to my TCL tv and is was easy and flawless. It even had an included HDMI cable. It makes everything sound better voice music and special effects.The only thing that might make you not choose it is that when you turn on the tv it announces HDMI earc. I contacted TCL and they advised it was normal and you can’t turn off.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TCLExpert
      Posted .

      Hi Rgar18,

      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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