Hisense AX5140Q vs TCL Q85H Pro

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AX5140Q compared with Q85H Pro
HisenseAX5140QTCLQ85H Pro
Overview
Released20252025
Sound
TypeSoundbarSoundbar
Channels5.1.47.1.4
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DriversThirteen drivers across the system, including front and rear up-firing drivers and a 6.5-inch subwooferMaker claims fifteen sound units across the system, with four dedicated up-firing height channels and a 6.5-inch subwoofer; RAY·DANZ directional acoustic structures
Amplifiers600 W maximum audio power across the system; 200 W soundbar, 280 W subwoofer and 120 W surrounds (maker manual); these are not electrical consumption figures860 W cumulative peak system power; 200 W peak subwoofer power. These are not RMS or mains consumption ratings
Frequency responseThe UK page labels 40 Hz–20 kHz as soundbar response; the manual separates bar 120 Hz–20 kHz, subwoofer 40–150 Hz and surrounds 180 Hz–20 kHz–
Audio formatsDolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution and LPCM up to 7.1, with format support depending on the inputDolby Atmos and DTS:X; quick-start display recognises PCM, Dolby Surround, DTS and DTS-HD, with support depending on input and source
Room tuningRoom Fitting Tuning requires a compatible Hisense TV; Movie, News, Music, Game Pro and Sport EQ presets; Voice, Night and AI modes; channel-level, bass, treble and surround settingsAI Sonic-adaptation through TCL Home; phone microphone calibrates three listening positions (HiFiTest). Tutti Choral adds speakers from compatible TCL TVs
Connections
Wi-FiNoYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayNoYes
HDMI eARCYesYes
Voice assistantsNoneNone
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; A2DP and AVRCPBluetooth 5.1
PortsHDMI eARC/ARC output, HDMI input with 4K 60 Hz passthrough, optical, 3.5 mm AUX and USB-A. The UK table says HDMI 2.0; the manual explicitly supports USB WAV/WMA/MP3/FLAC playback from FAT16/FAT32 devices up to 32 GB, despite Clubic describing USB as update-only.Two HDMI 2.1 inputs, HDMI eARC/ARC output, optical input and USB-A. European maker page specifies 4K 120 Hz, VRR, ALLM and Dolby Vision passthrough. USB supports MP3, WMA, FLAC and WAV, despite ComputerBild describing USB as absent
StreamingBluetooth music playback; no Wi-Fi music streaming or AirPlayAirPlay 2 and Bluetooth music playback
Multi-roomIncluded wireless subwoofer and two rear surrounds need their own power connections; Hi-Concerto and EzPlay require compatible Hisense TVsIncluded wireless subwoofer and rear speakers each need mains power; wireless describes audio transmission, not battery operation
AppConnectLife, as listed on the current UK maker page; Homes & Gardens did not find app support on its test sampleTCL Home for control and room calibration; basic playback works with the supplied remote
Design
Weight2.7 kg (better)5.62 kg
ControlsTop-panel power, source and volume buttons, alphanumeric display and supplied remote; channel-level adjustment, dimmer, HDMI CEC and Bluetooth/USB playback controlsTop power, input, Bluetooth and volume controls, status display and adjustable lighting; remote adds night, voice/surround enhancement, bass/treble levels and six sound modes
MountingSupplied wall-mount kit; rear speakers have mounting screwsSupplied wall-mount kit; tabletop placement with adjustable base
SizeManual bar 1020 × 59 × 108 mm, subwoofer 163 × 338 × 335 mm, each rear 100 × 202 × 119 mm (W × H × D). UK product page instead gives bar 1020 × 57 × 109 mm. Headline 2.7 kg is bar-only; subwoofer 5.6 kg and each rear 0.7 kg. UK 9.201 kg net weight describes the system.Bar 1054 × 68 × 123.5 mm and 5.62 kg; subwoofer 220 × 368.66 × 275 mm and 6.38 kg; rear units 100 × 167 × 122 mm (W × H × D). The maker Australian sheet lists rear-speaker weight 1.19 kg without specifying each or the pair. Main weight is bar only
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxSoundbar, wireless subwoofer, two rear speakers, remote, two AAA batteries, HDMI cable, wall-mount kit, power cords and two rear-speaker power adaptors, and documents; mains plugs and accessory quantities vary by region. The March 2025 announcement planned US availability for summer; the exact first-sale month remains unconfirmed.Soundbar, subwoofer, two rear speakers, remote, two AAA batteries, HDMI cable, mains leads, wall-mount kit and documents; regional accessories vary. First-sale month/day is unconfirmed; 2025 year follows the maker model page and contemporary full retail review

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