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Hisense HS205G review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£150N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:60 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Hisense HS205G Review: Compare 108 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Hisense HS205G
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.7

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 55% of soundbars
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–²Better than 56%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

4.0

Audio

18%

6.1

Formats

16%

7.2

Connectivity

14%

7.2

Controls

12%

6.3

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

6.1

Design

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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.6.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £150
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Ranked #236 of 324 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar Hisense HS205G

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

25%

4.0

Audio

18%

6.1

Formats

16%

7.2

Connectivity

14%

7.2

Controls

12%

6.3

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

6.1

Design

5.7
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.7
N. of audio channels
2
This soundbar offers 2 audio channels, fewer than 58.1% of soundbars and equal to 41.9% of soundbars.
Audio output power
60 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 60 W of audio output power, less than 51.4% of soundbars and equal to 9.1% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
?
Max frequency
?
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 30.3% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
?
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 16.5% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 7.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
?
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N. of HDMI inputs
?
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 28.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
5
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 5, which is more up to date than 38.7% of soundbars and equal to 47.9% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
?
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 17.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 5.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 36.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 7.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
?
HDMI ARC type
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 24.7% of soundbars and the same as what 46.5% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 29.2% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
?
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 21.4% of soundbars and equal to 78.6% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 19.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 11.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 20.8% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 13% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
880 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 880 mm wide, wider than 64% of soundbars.
Height
87 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 87 mm high, taller than 87.8% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Thickness
85 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 85 mm thick, thinner than 51.1% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Weight
1,600 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 1,600 g, less than 64% of soundbars and equal to 2.7% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar is built from plastic, which is more premium than 3% of soundbars and equal to 92.6% of soundbars.
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Hisense HS205G vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMIStreamingControlsDesign
  • Supports DTS Virtual:X
    This soundbar supports DTS Virtual:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS Virtual:X
    This soundbar supports DTS Virtual:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer audio channels
    This soundbar has fewer audio channels than the average soundbar (2 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    2.0 vs 2.1
  • 20 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (87 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    87 mm vs 67 mm
  • 117 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (880 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    880 mm vs 763 mm
  • 14.3% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (60 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    60 W vs 70 W
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer audio channels
    This soundbar has fewer audio channels than the average soundbar (2 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    2.0 vs 2.1
  • 14.3% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (60 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    60 W vs 70 W
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • 20 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (87 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    87 mm vs 67 mm
  • 117 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (880 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    880 mm vs 763 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Hisense HS205G

  • Bluetooth lets you play sound from a phone or tablet.
  • A USB port adds a second way to play media.
  • A control panel on the unit covers the basic controls.
  • The short list of extras means little to learn before use.
  • Plastic construction keeps the design simple.

What customers don't like about Hisense HS205G

  • There is no voice assistant, AirPlay or Chromecast.
  • There is no Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio, so top surround formats are missing.
  • There are no rear speakers, so surround sound stays limited.
  • Gamers lose HDR pass-through, Variable Refresh Rate and Auto Low Latency Mode.
  • There is no coaxial or RCA input for older devices.

Verdict

Simple is the word for the Hisense HS205G, a soundbar for TV and music with few extras. Bluetooth takes sound from a phone or tablet, a USB port is fitted, and a control panel on the unit covers the basics. The body is plastic. The trade-off is what it lacks. There is no voice assistant, no AirPlay, no Chromecast and no TIDAL Connect. It does not decode Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio, and there are no rear speakers to add surround. Gamers will miss HDR pass-through, Variable Refresh Rate and Auto Low Latency Mode. It also has no coaxial or RCA input. It suits someone with a bedroom TV who wants a plain speaker and nothing more. Anyone wanting cinema sound or smart connections should look at models with more inside.

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