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AHisense HS2100

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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

2.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound Performance: Channels 2.1 CH.

2.11Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Product title and spec table: 2.1 channel sound bar system with wireless subwoofer.

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

34Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026Speakers: Soundbar Full Range x2, Subwoofer 5.25 in. That is two bar drivers plus one woofer.

31Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists Total Speakers 3 for the 2.1 system.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

24Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026Speakers: Soundbar Full Range x2.

22Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Not published directly. Derived from the maker's Total Speakers 3 minus the single 5.5 inch subwoofer driver. The bar driver layout is not published.

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

04Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026The maker driver list has two full range drivers and one woofer. No up-firing driver is listed, and the sheet states no Dolby Atmos.

07Press articlegizmodo.com/tcl-soundbar-now-priced-like-budget-earbuds-and-the-wireless-subwoofer-is-basically-free-dolby-atmos-dtsx-auto-room-calibration-2000777326Read 15 October 2026Gizmodo says Dolby Atmos is handled virtually, with no upward-firing drivers. Maker documents list no up-firing drivers.

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

AHisense HS2100

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	Full range	2	Not available	Not available
Subwoofer	Woofer	1	133.35	Front-firing

Source4Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026Speakers row. Driver diameters of the bar are not published. The Hisense Australia page calls the 5.25 inch subwoofer front firing.

BTCL S55H

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Subwoofer	Woofer	1	139.7

Source2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Only the subwoofer row is stored. The 5.5 inch (139.7 mm) woofer comes from the product page. The sound bar drivers are not described by the maker.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

Wireless4Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026Product copy: wireless subwoofer. The manual describes automatic wireless pairing.

Wireless1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026

Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

133.35mm4Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026Sound Performance: Subwoofer 5.25 in. Converted exactly to 133.35 mm. The Hisense Australia page also says 5.25 inch front firing. The newer HS2100S has a 5.5 inch subwoofer and is a different model.

139.7mm1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Feature text: wireless subwoofer with a 5.5 inch driver. Converted exactly to 139.7 mm.

Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

01Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimensions table: Surround Dimensions No, Surround Weight No. The box contents list no rear speakers.

02Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Box contents list no rear speakers.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

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Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

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Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

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56.6W2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page gives FTC Power Output Rating 26.6 W for the sound bar and 30 W for the subwoofer. The 56.6 W total is their sum. Distortion and load are not stated. Sound bar impedance 8 ohm, subwoofer 4 ohm.

Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

240W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Max Audio Power 240W. Marketing text says 240W max audio power. The manual splits it into 60 W x 2 for the sound bar and 120 W for the subwoofer. No RMS rating is published.2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Amplifier (max audio power): total 240 W, sound bar 60 W x 2, subwoofer 120 W.

220W1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table Total Audio Power 220 and the feature list say up to 220 watts total power. One overview paragraph on the same page says up to 200 watts. 220 is stored. No rating conditions or RMS label are given.

Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

45Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Frequency Response 45Hz-20KHz for the system. The manual lists 120 Hz to 20 kHz for the bar and 40 Hz to 120 Hz for the subwoofer. No tolerance is stated.2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound bar 120 Hz to 20 kHz and subwoofer 40 Hz to 120 Hz. The sheet figure of 45 Hz is stored for the system.

40Hz2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Subwoofer frequency response is 40 Hz-180 Hz. The lower limit of the system is the subwoofer lower limit.

Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

20kHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Frequency Response 45Hz-20KHz for the system. No tolerance is stated.

20kHz2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound bar frequency response is 180 Hz-20 kHz. The upper limit of the system is the sound bar upper limit. No tolerance is stated.

Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Audio Decoder: Dolby Atmos No.

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Audio Decoder: DTS-X No. DTS Virtual:X is a virtual surround effect, not a decoded format.

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Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Audio Decoder: Dolby Digital Yes, Dolby Digital Plus Yes, PCM Yes, Multi ch PCM Yes. Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master and other DTS decoders No.

Dolby Atmos1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table Dolby Processing: Dolby Atmos. DTS Virtual:X is listed as a processing feature, not as a decoded format.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

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Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Supported formats MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV. The USA page header also names ALAC, AAC and AAC+, but its list shows only the four formats.

MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026USB playback supports MP3, WMA, WAV and FLAC on devices up to 64 GB, within 5 folder levels.

Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

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Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

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Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

AHisense HS2100

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI ARC connection to the TV
Optical	1	Optical digital audio input
3.5 mm audio	1	AUX audio input
USB-A	1	Music playback and firmware update, 5 V 500 mA
AC power	1	Soundbar power input

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Ports: HDMI ARC with CEC, USB input 1 for audio playback and firmware update, line audio input 3.5 mm 1x, optical audio input 1x. HDMI Input No, coaxial input No. The manual rear panel adds the AC socket.

BTCL S55H

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI eARC/ARC connection to the TV
Optical	1	Digital audio input
3.5 mm audio	1	AUX audio input
USB-A	1	Music playback and firmware update, 5 V 500 mA max
AC power	1	Detachable AC power cord input

Source2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview of the Sound Bar: AC input, AUX, HDMI (eARC), optical and USB Type A. USB is 5 V 500 mA max and is also used for firmware updates.

HDMI ARC

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet lists HDMI ARC, CEC Yes. The USA page row reads HDMI eARC, CEC but the manual and the sheet describe ARC only, so eARC is not stored.

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026

HDMI eARC

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Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists HDMI eARC with the value 2.0. The meaning of 2.0 is not explained, so no port version is stored.

HDMI-CEC

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet lists HDMI ARC, CEC Yes.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual tells the user to enable CEC on the TV for the HDMI eARC connection.

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026HDMI Input No and Pass Through No.

No1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table: HDMI Input No. The only HDMI connector is the eARC connection to the TV.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

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HDR passthrough formats

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VRR passthrough

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ALLM passthrough

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HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

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Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth BT5.3.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

5.32Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth version V 5.3 with A2DP and AVRCP. No codec list is published.

5.32Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page: Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP and AVRCP. The product page says 5.2. The manual is used. No codec list is published.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

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Wi-Fi

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wi-Fi No.

No6Reviewwhich.co.uk/reviews/sound-bars/tcl-s55hRead 15 October 2026Which? lists No Wi-Fi. The maker manual lists only Bluetooth, USB and wired inputs.

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

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Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

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Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

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Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

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Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

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Companion apps

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TCL Home2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026The sound bar can be fully controlled with the TCL Home app.

Companion app platforms

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iOS, Android8Maker product pagesupport.tcl.com/en_US/tcl-home-app-overviewRead 15 October 2026TCL support page says the TCL Home app runs on iOS 10.0 or higher and Android 5.0 or higher. The manual says to download the app from the app stores. The support page lists air conditioning and air purifier products and does not name sound bars. The S55H manual says the sound bar can be fully controlled with the TCL Home app.

Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

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Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Remote Yes, 2x AAA batteries included.

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Remote Control Yes, with 2 AAA batteries.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Movie, Music, News, Night, Sport, Game1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound Mode Movie/Music/News/Sport/Night/Game. Virtual surround is a separate on/off switch.

Standard, Movie, Music, Voice, Game, Sports2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Remote cycles Standard, Movie, Music, Voice, Game and Sports. Separate Surround Enhance and Voice Enhance levels exist.

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

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Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026

Room calibration system

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TCL AI Sonic-Adaptation2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Remote key opens the AI Sonic-Adaptation menu with Position 1, 2, 3 and OFF scenes. Scenes take effect only after being set in the TCL Home app.

Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

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Yes2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Voice mode and a Voice Enhance key on the remote.

Night mode

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Night is one of the six preset sound modes. No separate night mode is described.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Night Mode key on the remote.

Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Bass, Treble1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual lists remote keys for bass and treble. The sheet does not name them.

Bass, Treble2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Treble and bass keys on the remote.

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

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TCL Tutti Choral2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026TCL Tutti Choral adds an Internal Speaker+Sound Bar (HDMI) TV output option. It works with some TCL TVs only. The launch release calls a related feature TV as Center Channel Mode.

Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

20W2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound bar power consumption 20 W. The subwoofer is listed separately at 20 W. The spec sheet and the USA page list one figure of 25 W without naming the unit. The bar-only manual figure is stored.

38W2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound bar power consumption 38 W. The subwoofer is listed separately at 50 W.

Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

0.5W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Published as < 0.5 W for the sound bar. The sheet lists one Power Consumption of 25W without naming the unit, which the manual does not match for the bar alone (see the manual).2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound bar standby < 0.5 W. The subwoofer standby is < 0.5 W.

0.5W2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Published as < 0.5 W after a 3 second long press of the power button. The manual also lists < 2 W with the TCL Home app on after 19 minutes without signal. That figure is not stored as networked standby.

Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

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Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

Sound bar: AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz. The wireless subwoofer has its own power cord, AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Supply AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz. The manual lists the same range for the sound bar and the subwoofer.2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound bar and subwoofer each list 100-240V~ 50/60Hz.

Sound bar: AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz. The wireless subwoofer has its own power cord, AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound bar and subwoofer each list AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.

Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

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Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width800Height60Depth90mm(31.5 × 2.4 × 3.5 in)2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound bar dimension (WxHxD) 800 x 60 x 90 mm.

Width810Height59.9Depth98mm(31.9 × 2.4 × 3.9 in)2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Published as 31.89 x 2.36 x 3.86 in (W x H x D). Converted exactly and rounded to 0.1 mm.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

1,500g(3.3 lb)2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound bar net weight 1.5 kg.

2,046g(4.5 lb)2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Published as 4.51 lb. Converted exactly and rounded to 1 g.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

AHisense HS2100

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer	110	300	350	3,400

Source2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Subwoofer dimension (W x H x D) 110 x 300 x 350 mm and net weight 3.4 kg.

BTCL S55H

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer	195.1	320	195.1	3,062

Source2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Subwoofer 7.68 x 12.6 x 7.68 in (W x H x D) and 6.75 lb, converted exactly. The product page gives the same values.

Package dimensions

Width890Height155Depth445mm(35 × 6.1 × 17.5 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense.es/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ficha-tecnica-HS2100-ES.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hisense Spain datasheet (October 2023): Dimensiones embalaje (ancho x profundo x alto) 890x445x155 mm, which is width 890, depth 445 and height 155. The Hisense Canada sheet gives the same three numbers as 890 x 155 x 445 mm in W x H x D order. This sheet is for Europe: it lists an optical cable and no HDMI cable, and a 50~20 kHz range, so only the matching package size is used.

Width875Height257Depth326.9mm(34.4 × 10.1 × 12.9 in)1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table Package Size (WxHxD) 34.45 x 10.12 x 12.87 in. Converted exactly and rounded to 0.1 mm.

Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

6,500g(14.3 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Weight 6.5 kg. The USA page gives 14.33 lbs, which is the same weight.

6,754g(14.9 lb)1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table Package Weight 14.89 lb. Converted exactly and rounded to 1 g.

Wall mountable

Yes2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 4.4 Wall Mounting shows two wall hanging points 580 mm apart.

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026

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In the box

Soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Remote control, 2 AAA batteries, HDMI cable, 2 AC power cords, Wall mount kit, Warranty card, Quick start guide, Wall mount guide1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Accessories: remote with 2 AAA batteries, power cable 2, HDMI cable 1x, wall mount kit. The manual box picture adds the warranty card, quick start guide and wall mount guide.2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box: main unit, remote control, AAA batteries x 2, wireless subwoofer, HDMI cable, AC power cord (quantity varies by region), wall mount kit, warranty card, quick start guide and wall mount guide.

Sound bar, Wireless subwoofer, Remote control, 2 AAA batteries, 2 power cords, HDMI cable, 2 wall mount brackets, 2 wall mounting screws (M5 x 40 mm), 2 wall anchors, Wall mount template, Warranty card, Manual2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual What is in the box. The product page spec table also lists an RCA 3.5 mm cable as Yes, which the manual does not show. The manual says the audio cable is not supplied. The cable is left out.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Accessories: Wall Mount Kit Yes. The manual shows brackets, anchors and screws supplied.2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 4.4 uses the supplied wall anchors and wall bracket screws. What's in the Box shows a wall mount kit.

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Wall Mount kit Yes. The manual shows 2 brackets, 2 screws, 2 anchors and a template.

HDMI cable included

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026HDMI Cable 1x.

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists an HDMI cable and the product page says free HDMI cable.

Optical cable included

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Optical Cable No.

No1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Optical Cable No. The manual box contents list no optical cable.

General

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Series

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S Class1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table title: TCL S Class - S55H.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

HS21002Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Model HS2100.

S55H1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

8881430167404Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026Full Specs: UPC 888143016740.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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13 May 20245Press articleaphnetworks.com/news/28662-tcl-reveals-2024-soundbars-dolby-atmos-and-auto-calibrationRead 15 October 2026Article of 2024-05-13 reports the TCL announcement of the 2024 sound bars.

Status

Available4Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026The Hisense USA store offers the soundbar at 114.99 USD (regular 129.99) and its structured data says in stock. The current price is not a launch price. The Hisense Australia page says the product is discontinued there.

Available1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$219.994Press articlegstylemag.com/2024/05/15/tcl-2024-sound-bars-dolby-atmosRead 15 October 2026The S55H is available for 219.99 USD MSRP. US price, tax treatment not stated.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA4Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026US from this store page. Canada from the Hisense Canada support page and sheet. The Hisense Spain datasheet lists other accessories (an optical cable and no HDMI cable) and a 50 Hz lower limit, so European markets are not listed.

US4Press articlegstylemag.com/2024/05/15/tcl-2024-sound-bars-dolby-atmosRead 15 October 2026US launch.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Links

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Product page

shop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs21004Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026

us.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streaming1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s55h-s-class-2-1-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-wireless-subwoofer-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hisense Canada HS2100 specification sheet, v2. It carries the same UPC 888143016740 and the same values as the Hisense USA page. The USA support page lists no readable PDF.

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Manual

assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdf2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026User manual HS2100 EN + FR. Hisense Mexico hosts the same English manual.

static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdf2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031216/S55H-US_UM_V2.2_20260106.pdfRead 15 October 2026S55H-US_UM_V2.2, dated 2026-01-06.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year4Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026Warranty: 1 Year.

1year3Maker product pagetclusa.helpjuice.com/tcl-sound-bar-warranty-informationRead 15 October 2026TCL North America sound bar warranty: one year for parts and labor for non-commercial use, for units bought new from an authorized dealer in the US or Canada.

Both are also in the API. Back to all soundbars.