Hisense HS5100
Score: 74/100
Bose Smart Dolby Atmos
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Bose Smart Soundbar provides immersive Dolby Atmos sound in a slim form factor with built-in Alexa and Wi-Fi connectivity. It omits advanced room-calibration and a separate subwoofer, positioning it for small-to-medium rooms where convenience outweighs ultimate performance.
The Hisense HS5100 provides a 5.1-channel, 540 W soundbar system with a wireless subwoofer and multiple sound modes. Wired rear speakers and occasional subwoofer drop-outs are drawbacks, and it lacks Wi-Fi. It targets budget-friendly home-theater fans wanting full surround without a high price.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6best | 5 | |
540 Wbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.59 kgbest | 3.14 kg |
— | 9 mbest | |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
6best | — | |
90.17 cmbest | 69.44 cm | |
9.144 cmbest | 5.61 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(4) | ||
Audio Channels | 6 | 5 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Digital Plus, DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD |
Dolby Atmos Support | false | true |
Wireless Subwoofer | true | false |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
Design(4) | ||
Soundbar Weight (kg) | 1.59 kg | 3.14 kg |
Soundbar Width (cm) | 90.17 cm | 69.44 cm |
Soundbar Height (cm) | 9.144 cm | 5.61 cm |
Soundbar Depth (cm) | 6.096 cm | 10.39 cm |
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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. They consider it a worthwhile investment for budget-conscious home-theater enthusiasts and state that it holds its own against similarly priced competitors.
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.
Professional reviewers commend the Smart Soundbar for delivering a remarkable sound-to-size ratio, with its five-speaker array and TrueSpace upmixing providing immersive audio despite the compact chassis. The inclusion of Dolby Atmos and Alexa adds convenience, but critics note the lack of ADAPTiQ calibration and a lower speaker count than Bose's higher-end Ultra model, making it a solid mid-range choice rather than a flagship.
Professional reviewers commend the Smart Soundbar for delivering a remarkable sound-to-size ratio, with its five-speaker array and TrueSpace upmixing providing immersive audio despite the compact chassis. The inclusion of Dolby Atmos and Alexa adds convenience, but critics note the lack of ADAPTiQ calibration and a lower speaker count than Bose's higher-end Ultra model, making it a solid mid-range choice rather than a flagship.
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