Bose TV Speaker
Score: 74/100
Hisense HS5100
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Bose TV Speaker is an ultra-slim 3-channel soundbar delivering clear dialogue with a dedicated tweeter and simple HDMI ARC/optical setup. Its lack of a built-in subwoofer and absence of Wi-Fi or Dolby Atmos limit bass depth and future-proofing. Ideal for small rooms and budget-conscious users needing basic TV audio enhancement.
Hisense HS5100 delivers a budget-friendly 5.1-channel experience with 540 W output and a wireless 6.5-inch subwoofer, offering powerful sound and flexible placement. However, rear speakers must be wired and subwoofer dropouts can affect reliability. It fits well for cost-conscious movie and gaming fans.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
3 | 5.1best | |
— | 540 Wbest | |
— | 6.5 inbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.2 lb | 3.505 lbbest |
1 yearsbest | — | |
3 | 6best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(1) | ||
Audio Channels | 3 | 5.1 |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
General(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 3 | 6 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
System Weight (lb) | 8.2 lb | 3.5053499658 lb |
System Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 5.6×59.4×10.2 cm cm | 90.2×9.1×6.1 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers praise the Bose TV Speaker for its ultra-slim profile, straightforward HDMI ARC/optical setup, and strong dialogue enhancement, positioning it as the top budget soundbar for 2025. They acknowledge its expandability with a wired subwoofer but note the lack of built-in bass, Wi-Fi, and Dolby Atmos as clear limitations compared to higher-end Bose models.
Everyday users consistently highlight the ease of Bluetooth pairing and the clear speech improvement for everyday viewing, while repeatedly mentioning confusion over listed dimensions and a desire for deeper bass. Overall sentiment is positive for basic TV audio upgrades but tempered by expectations for more robust low-frequency performance.
Professional reviewers highlight the HS5100 as a strong value proposition, noting its impressive bass from a compact wireless subwoofer, lightweight construction that fits easily on TV stands, and a suite of sound modes that tailor audio for movies, games and music.
Everyday users appreciate the immersive surround sound, the lightweight and space-saving design, and the unexpectedly deep bass from the small subwoofer. However, many complain about intermittent subwoofer drop-outs and the need to wire rear speakers, which detracts from the promised wireless experience.
“Best budget sound bar for 2025”
“Easy pairing and music streaming via Bluetooth from phones”
“this will be the last purchase with this company”
