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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.

2.05Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/build-a-roku-surround-sound-systemRead 15 October 2026Support article: the Streambar SE alone is 2.0 stereo. With a Roku Wireless Subwoofer it is 2.1.

2.01Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table description: 2.0 Channel Soundbar System. The feature list says 2.0 Channel S Class Sound Bar.

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.

21Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Two drivers in total, since the bar is the only component in the package.

21Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Total Speakers 2.

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.

21Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Two 1.9 inch full-range drivers in the bar.

21Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Total Speakers 2 for a system with no subwoofer. Driver sizes and layout are 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.

09Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/roku-streambar-se--2-in-1-tv-soundbar-and-4k-hdr-streaming-device-premium-speakers-enhanced-speech-clarity-black/J3PFCJQLJYRead 15 October 2026Roku supplied exploded image labels two front-facing speakers. No other drivers are shown.

05Press articlegstylemag.com/2024/05/15/tcl-2024-sound-bars-dolby-atmosRead 15 October 2026Release text: all new TCL sound bars feature Dolby Atmos, with the new Q Class models also including up-firing drivers. The S Class S45H is a 2.0 bar with a built-in bass reflex port.

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.

ARoku Streambar SE

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	Full-range driver	2	48.26	Front-facing

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists two 1.9 inch full-range drivers and a dedicated bass port. 1.9 inch converted exactly to 48.26 mm. The bass port is not an active driver.10Retailer pageabt.com/Roku-Streambar-SE-9104R/p/208055.htmlRead 15 October 2026Abt product image from Roku labels the two speakers as front-facing.

BTCL S45H

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

No2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026No subwoofer is in the box. A Roku Wireless Subwoofer is sold separately.

No2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the box lists no subwoofer. The product is the 2.0 channel bar. The S55H is the model with a wireless subwoofer.

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

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

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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.

05Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/build-a-roku-surround-sound-systemRead 15 October 2026The box holds no rear speakers.

02Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.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.

No1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026The bar is one piece. Roku lists no detachable sections.

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

Roku Wireless Subwoofer5Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/build-a-roku-surround-sound-systemRead 15 October 2026The Roku Wireless Subwoofer list includes the Streambar SE. The article says no wireless speakers are supported, so no rear speakers are compatible.

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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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24.5W2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: FTC Power Output Rating 24.5 W, impedance 8 ohm. Distortion is not stated. The rating covers the sound bar, which is the whole system.

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.

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100W1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table Total Audio Power 100 and the feature list says up to 100 Watts Total Power. No rating conditions or RMS label are given. The EU S45HE is listed by retailers at 50 W and is a separate model.

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.

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180Hz2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: sound bar frequency response 180Hz-20KHz. There is no subwoofer, so the bar range is the system range. Bass comes from a built-in bass reflex port.

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

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20kHz2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: sound bar frequency response 180Hz-20KHz. 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.

No4Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/streambar-setup-with-a-nonroku-tv-systemRead 15 October 2026Support page says the Streambar SE cannot play Dolby Audio or DTS audio formats. The TV audio output must be set to PCM-Stereo.

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table Dolby Processing: Dolby Atmos. The sheet lists two speakers and no height channel, so this is processing for a stereo bar.

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

No4Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/streambar-setup-with-a-nonroku-tv-systemRead 15 October 2026Same sentence rules out DTS audio formats.

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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.

Stereo PCM4Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/streambar-setup-with-a-nonroku-tv-systemRead 15 October 2026The bar plays PCM stereo. The TV output must be set to PCM-Stereo or Stereo.

Dolby Atmos1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-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.

ARoku Streambar SE

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI ARC	Stereo PCM	2
Optical	Stereo PCM	2

Source4Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/streambar-setup-with-a-nonroku-tv-systemRead 15 October 2026The PCM-Stereo setting applies to the HDMI ARC connection and to the optical connection. Two channels follow from stereo.

BTCL S45H

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

AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, PCM, WMA1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists USB media formats. Audio is AAC, MP3, WMA, FLAC and PCM, plus ALAC. The page and distributor feeds also list AC3 and EAC3 for USB files. Those are left out because Roku says the bar cannot play Dolby Audio. Playback runs through the Roku Media Player from a USB drive.

MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.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.

ARoku Streambar SE

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.0a	HDMI output with ARC to the TV. Also carries the 4K streaming video.
Optical	1	Not available	Digital audio input from a TV without HDMI ARC
USB-A	1	2.0	Media playback and a USB Ethernet adapter, 500 mA
DC power	1	Not available	Power input for the included external power adaptor

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists a bass port, USB 2.0, HDMI 2.0a (ARC), optical input, reset and power. The bass port and reset button are not connectors and are not counted.2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back view of the bar: USB 2.0, optical, reset, power and HDMI (ARC).4Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/streambar-setup-with-a-nonroku-tv-systemRead 15 October 2026Page covers the HDMI ARC connection, the optical connection and a USB port that takes an Ethernet adapter.10Retailer pageabt.com/Roku-Streambar-SE-9104R/p/208055.htmlRead 15 October 2026Abt lists one HDMI with ARC, one digital optical, one USB-A and a bass port, with Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi.

BTCL S45H

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI eARC/ARC connection to the TV
Optical	1	Digital optical 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/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.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 product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists HDMI 2.0a (ARC).4Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/streambar-setup-with-a-nonroku-tv-systemRead 15 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual says to connect the HDMI eARC connector to the TV HDMI (eARC/ARC) connector.

HDMI eARC

No1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Roku lists HDMI ARC only and names no eARC.

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-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. The manual calls the port HDMI eARC/ARC.

HDMI-CEC

Yes2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide explains that HDMI-CEC lets the Roku remote control the TV power and that the TV settings may need it enabled.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.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 product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026The only HDMI connector is the ARC output to the TV. The bar has no HDMI input for other sources.

No1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-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.

Yes2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Pairing a Bluetooth device: choose Smartphones and tablets to stream from a mobile device or Wireless headphones for private listening. The support page says a Bluetooth device can play music and podcasts through the bar.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth with A2DP and AVRCP.

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

5.01Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists Bluetooth 5.0. No codec list is published.

5.21Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth Version 5.2. The manual agrees.2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth version 5.2. 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

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026

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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.

802.11ac1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi. A wired network needs a USB Ethernet adapter that is sold separately.

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists dual-band Wi-Fi with 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.

AirPlay9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/roku-streambar-se--2-in-1-tv-soundbar-and-4k-hdr-streaming-device-premium-speakers-enhanced-speech-clarity-black/J3PFCJQLJYRead 15 October 2026Roku supplied product images show the box logos Works with Apple AirPlay and Works with Apple Home. The AirPlay version is not named. The Roku support AirPlay table does not list the Streambar SE, so this rests on the box and on Roku's product page.

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

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/roku-streambar-se--2-in-1-tv-soundbar-and-4k-hdr-streaming-device-premium-speakers-enhanced-speech-clarity-black/J3PFCJQLJYRead 15 October 2026Roku box shows Works with Apple Home and Works with Google Home. A Roku supplied image also shows Works with Alexa. Voice control runs through an external Alexa or Google Assistant device or an Apple device with Siri. The simple remote has no microphone.

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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

Roku2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Roku mobile app can control the device. The support overview page for the Streambar SE names the Roku app.

TCL Home2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026The sound bar can be fully controlled via the TCL Home App.

Companion app platforms

iOS, Android8Maker product pageroku.com/products/compareRead 15 October 2026Roku compare page footnote: the Roku mobile app is compatible with iOS and Android devices. The page also lists the Streambar SE at 149.99 USD, which is the current price after a 2026 increase and not a launch price.

iOS, Android4Maker 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 page does not name sound bars. The S45H manual says to control the sound bar with the TCL Home App from the app stores.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Remote with TV power, volume and mute buttons.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the box shows a remote control with 2 AAA batteries. The remote is described in Overview of the Remote Control.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Standard, Dialogue, Movie, Music, Night1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists the sound modes Dialogue, Movie, Music, Night and Standard. A review calls the first mode Default.12Reviewtonyreviewsthings.com/roku-streambar-se-review-affordable-audio-and-streaming-upgrade-with-impressive-sound-modesRead 15 October 2026Review of 25 August 2024 lists Dialogue, Movie, Music, Default and Night modes.

Standard, Movie, Music, Voice, Game, Sports1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table EQ Settings: Standard, Movie, Music, Voice, Game, Sports.2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026Remote cycles Standard, Movie, Music, Voice, Game and Sports. Surround Enhance and Voice Enhance levels are separate.

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-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Feature list: Ai Sonic Auto Room Calibration that tailors the sound to the room. The manual says scenes take effect only after being set in the TCL Home app.

Room calibration system

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TCL AI Sonic-Adaptation1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table Room Calibration: TCL Ai Sonic. The manual names the remote menu AI Sonic-Adaptation.2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.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.

Yes7Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/360009553774Read 15 October 2026Speech clarity article lists the Roku Streambar SE. Options are Off, Low, High and Auto.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026Voice sound mode and a Voice Enhance key on the remote.

Night mode

Yes2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound settings: Night mode lowers loud scenes and boosts quiet ones.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.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.

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Bass, Treble2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.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/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026TCL Tutti Choral adds an Internal Speaker+Sound Bar (HDMI) TV output option. It works with some TCL TVs only.

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.

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38W2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: power consumption 38W.

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

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0.5W2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.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.

AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.7 A through the included external power adaptor1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 0.7 A. The bar runs from the included external power adaptor.11Spec databaseus.stockinthechannel.com/Product/Roku-Streambar-SE/51159329Read 15 October 2026Distributor feed: 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz.

AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, with a detachable AC power cord.2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Power Supply AC 100-240V 50/60Hz. The product page spec table lists the power cord as Detachable, 14V/2.0A, which the manual does not explain.

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.

Width243.8Height61Depth88.9mm(9.6 × 2.4 × 3.5 in)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists 2.4 x 9.6 x 3.5 inches. Height 2.4, width 9.6 and depth 3.5 follow two retailer spec tables and the rear photo, where the back face is a quarter as tall as it is wide. Converted exactly and rounded to 0.1 mm.11Spec databaseus.stockinthechannel.com/Product/Roku-Streambar-SE/51159329Read 15 October 2026Distributor feed: 2.4 x 9.6 x 3.5 inches, or 61 x 243.8 x 88.9 mm.

Width810Height59.9Depth98mm(31.9 × 2.4 × 3.9 in)2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.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. The S55H manual lists the same bar size.

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

907g(2 lb)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists 2 lbs (907 g).11Spec databaseus.stockinthechannel.com/Product/Roku-Streambar-SE/51159329Read 15 October 2026Distributor feed: 907 g (32 oz).

2,046g(4.5 lb)2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026Published as 4.51 lbs. 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.

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Package dimensions

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Width925.1Height150.1Depth163.1mm(36.4 × 5.9 × 6.4 in)1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table Package Size (WxHxD) 36.42 x 5.91 x 6.42 in. Converted exactly and rounded to 0.1 mm.

Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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3,075g(6.8 lb)1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table Package Weight 6.78 lbs. Converted exactly and rounded to 1 g.

Wall mountable

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/360053552133Read 15 October 2026Support article: the Streambar SE has no mounting sockets but can be mounted to a TV or wall with a universal mount. A mount must support at least 2 lbs (907 g).

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Wall Mountable Yes.

In the box

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In the box

Roku Streambar SE, Remote with TV controls, 2 AAA batteries, Power adaptor, Premium High Speed HDMI cable, Optical cable2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026What is included: Roku Streambar SE, remote with TV power and volume, power adaptor, two AAA batteries, Premium High Speed HDMI cable and an optional optical cable.12Reviewtonyreviewsthings.com/roku-streambar-se-review-affordable-audio-and-streaming-upgrade-with-impressive-sound-modesRead 15 October 2026Review lists the soundbar, remote, HDMI ARC cable, optical cable and power cable.

Sound bar, HDMI cable, Remote control, 2 AAA batteries, Power cord, 2 wall anchors, 2 wall mount brackets, 2 wall mounting screws (M5 x 40 mm), Wall mount template, Warranty card, Manual2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual What's 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.

No6Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/360053552133Read 15 October 2026No mount appears in the box list.

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Wall Mount kit Yes. The manual shows 2 brackets, 2 screws, 2 anchors and a template.2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual wall mount steps use the supplied template, brackets, anchors and M5 x 40 mm screws.

HDMI cable included

Yes2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Feature list says free HDMI cable. The manual box contents show an HDMI cable.2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026Box contents show an HDMI cable.

Optical cable included

Yes2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide shows the optical cable in the box and says to use it only if the TV has no HDMI-ARC port.

No1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Optical Cable No.

General

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Series

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S Class1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026Spec table title: TCL S Class - S45H.

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

9104R1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Retail model number 9104R. The Roku developer page gives the software model as 9104X.9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/roku-streambar-se--2-in-1-tv-soundbar-and-4k-hdr-streaming-device-premium-speakers-enhanced-speech-clarity-black/J3PFCJQLJYRead 15 October 2026Best Buy lists model 9104R, SKU 6577048.10Retailer pageabt.com/Roku-Streambar-SE-9104R/p/208055.htmlRead 15 October 2026Abt lists model 9104R, UPC 829610005034.

S45H1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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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 20246Press articleaphnetworks.com/news/28662-tcl-reveals-2024-soundbars-dolby-atmos-and-auto-calibrationRead 15 October 2026Article of 2024-05-13, quoting CNET, reports the TCL announcement of the S45H and S55H.

Status

Available3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 15 October 2026Same table lists the production status as Current.

Available1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026The TCL USA store offers the soundbar at 79.99 USD. The current price is not a launch price.

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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$179.995Press articlegstylemag.com/2024/05/15/tcl-2024-sound-bars-dolby-atmosRead 15 October 2026The S45H is now available for 179.99 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.

US2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026US edition of the guide. Roku sells the bar on roku.com in the United States.

US5Press 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

www.roku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-se1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Roku product page. It needs JavaScript, so a plain download shows no text. The values below were read from the page text returned by a web search tool and checked against distributor spec feeds.

us.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streaming1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-s45h-s-class-2-0-channel-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-virtual-x-and-bluetooth-music-streamingRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

image.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdf2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Quick start guide, US, copyright 2023, labelled Winter 2023. Roku publishes no fuller manual for the bar.

static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdf2Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6031214/S45H-US_UM_V2.1_20251230.pdfRead 15 October 2026S45H-US_UM_V2.1, dated 2025-12-30.

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.

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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.