Hisense AX5140Q vs TCL Q85H Pro
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HisenseAX5140Q | TCLQ85H Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Soundbar | Soundbar |
| Channels | 5.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | Thirteen drivers across the system, including front and rear up-firing drivers and a 6.5-inch subwoofer | Maker 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 |
| Amplifiers | 600 W maximum audio power across the system; 200 W soundbar, 280 W subwoofer and 120 W surrounds (maker manual); these are not electrical consumption figures | 860 W cumulative peak system power; 200 W peak subwoofer power. These are not RMS or mains consumption ratings |
| Frequency response | The 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 formats | Dolby 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 input | Dolby Atmos and DTS:X; quick-start display recognises PCM, Dolby Surround, DTS and DTS-HD, with support depending on input and source |
| Room tuning | Room 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 settings | AI Sonic-adaptation through TCL Home; phone microphone calibrates three listening positions (HiFiTest). Tutti Choral adds speakers from compatible TCL TVs |
| Connections | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | No | Yes |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistants | None | None |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3; A2DP and AVRCP | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ports | HDMI 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 |
| Streaming | Bluetooth music playback; no Wi-Fi music streaming or AirPlay | AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth music playback |
| Multi-room | Included wireless subwoofer and two rear surrounds need their own power connections; Hi-Concerto and EzPlay require compatible Hisense TVs | Included wireless subwoofer and rear speakers each need mains power; wireless describes audio transmission, not battery operation |
| App | ConnectLife, as listed on the current UK maker page; Homes & Gardens did not find app support on its test sample | TCL Home for control and room calibration; basic playback works with the supplied remote |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 2.7 kg (better) | 5.62 kg |
| Controls | Top-panel power, source and volume buttons, alphanumeric display and supplied remote; channel-level adjustment, dimmer, HDMI CEC and Bluetooth/USB playback controls | Top power, input, Bluetooth and volume controls, status display and adjustable lighting; remote adds night, voice/surround enhancement, bass/treble levels and six sound modes |
| Mounting | Supplied wall-mount kit; rear speakers have mounting screws | Supplied wall-mount kit; tabletop placement with adjustable base |
| Size | Manual 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 |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| In the box | Soundbar, 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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