TCL Q85H
Score: 82/100
LG Sound Suite H7
Score: 82/100Rankings
The TCL Q85H is a flagship 7.1.4-channel soundbar system delivering up to 860 W peak power and immersive Atmos with a wireless subwoofer and rear speakers. Its basic EQ presets and reliance on subwoofer placement can limit fine-tuning and consistency. Ideal for home-theater enthusiasts and gamers who need high output and low-latency features.
The LG Sound Suite H7 is a premium 9.1.6-channel wireless soundbar featuring Dolby Atmos FlexConnect and AI-driven room calibration. Its drawbacks are the sizable footprint, lack of native voice control, and the need to purchase optional rear speakers and subwoofer for full performance. Best for LG TV owners with large 65"+ displays who want a scalable, high-resolution Atmos experience.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7best | — | |
860 Wbest | — | |
16.5 cmbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 7.7 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 6best | |
105.4 cm | 120 cmbest | |
12.4 cmbest | 6.3 cm |
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Audio(3) | ||
Audio Channels | 7 | 9.1.6 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD MA, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, PCM | Dolby Atmos, high‑resolution audio |
Wireless Subwoofer | true | false |
Design(3) | ||
Soundbar Width (cm) | 105.4 cm | 120 cm |
Soundbar Height (cm) | 12.4 cm | 6.3 cm |
Soundbar Depth (cm) | 6.8 cm | 14.3 cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Q85H for its powerful 860W output, immersive Atmos height effects, low-latency gaming support, and sleek design, noting its full-bodied stereo response and minimal compression at high volumes. However, they point out that the EQ presets are simplistic and the processing can fall short in complex scenes compared to premium rivals.
Everyday users appreciate the immersive surround sound, deep bass, and straightforward wireless setup, often highlighting the dramatic improvement over older TCL models. Common themes include praise for easy installation and strong performance across media, while a few note the need for manual room calibration and wish for more advanced app controls.
Professional reviewers commend the H7's expansive driver array, AI-driven calibration and flexible FlexConnect expansion, noting it delivers cinema-grade Atmos sound that rivals wired setups. However, they caution that its considerable size, lack of voice control and the need to buy optional rear speakers and subwoofer may deter some buyers.
Everyday users praise the bar's impressive soundstage, deep bass and easy wireless connectivity, especially the convenience of the companion app. Recurring complaints focus on the bar's bulkiness, the extra cost of optional expansion modules, and occasional dependence on the app for optimal performance.
“Major improvement over my previous TCL Alto 8i”
