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Hisense HS2100 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£90N. of audio channels:2.1Audio output power:?HDMI ARC type:ARC

Hisense HS2100 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications, 8 expert and video reviews and 4 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Hisense HS2100
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

35%

6.0

Technical score

30%

8.1

List score

25%

6.0

Reviews score

10%

6.0

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 57% of soundbars
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 56%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components

25%

5.4

Audio

18%

5.9

Formats

16%

7.6

Connectivity

14%

6.5

Controls

12%

5.9

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

▲Better than 57%
6.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.0/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models

6.0

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
8 videos, average 7.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 71%
8.1

List score

List score
8.1/ 10
✕
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 (4)
List score: in 4 of 107 lists (4%)
▲Better than 89%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Hisense HS2100

Based on 0 · 9

Reviewers like the tuning, sleek design and easy setup, and the subwoofer mostly impresses, but overall sound quality splits opinion.
Praised
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What owners say about the Hisense HS2100

Based on 53 owners sharing their experience in online comments

26%positive8%mixed66%negative

Owners praise the bass and value, but unwanted voice alerts, unreliable connections, and subwoofer failures make the experience frustrating.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the voice prompts at power-on and random night-time wake-ups can't be turned off, though toggling demo mode reportedly stopped them for some.9
  • Owners report that only Bluetooth works, while HDMI, ARC and optical inputs stay silent or are not detected.8
  • Owners say the subwoofer goes silent or only vibrates, can't be repaired as it is sealed, and drops out when HDMI is connected.6
  • Owners say music pauses when another device joins or leaves Bluetooth, audio cuts out, and some can't reconnect at all.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Ranked #132 of 324 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar Hisense HS2100

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components:

25%

5.4

Audio

18%

5.9

Formats

16%

7.6

Connectivity

14%

6.5

Controls

12%

5.9

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

6.0
Reviews score
6.0
List score
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.7
N. of audio channels
2.1
This soundbar offers 2.1 audio channels, more than 42.2% of soundbars and equal to 27.6% of soundbars.
Audio output power
?
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
?
Max frequency
20,000 Hz
Market range: <19k Hz – >20k Hz
This soundbar reaches a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz, higher than 17.5% of soundbars and equal to 76.8% of soundbars.
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What reviewers say
Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 30.3% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 16.7% of soundbars include this feature.
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
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus. 75% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 1 HDMI inputs, more than 58.8% of soundbars and equal to 37.4% of soundbars.
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
?
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Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 42.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
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
eARC
This soundbar has HDMI eARC, which is more capable than 71.6% of soundbars and equal to 16.3% of soundbars.
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
none
This soundbar passes through none, which is lower resolution than 27.2% of soundbars and equal to 72.8% of soundbars.
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
?
Height
?
Thickness
?
Weight
?
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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What reviewers say

Hisense HS2100 vs the average soundbar

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  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS Virtual:X
    This soundbar supports DTS Virtual:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • 11.0% higher list score
    List score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    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 (4)
    List score: in 4 of 107 lists (4%)
    8.1 vs 7.3
  • 11.0% higher list score
    List score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    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 (4)
    List score: in 4 of 107 lists (4%)
    8.1 vs 7.3
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS Virtual:X
    This soundbar supports DTS Virtual:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 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
  • 0.75 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (5.3 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    5.25 in vs 6 in
  • 15.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.0/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models

    6.0

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    8 videos, average 7.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.0 vs 7.1
  • 1 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    3 vs 4
  • 16.7% lower sentiment score
    6.0 vs 7.2
  • 15.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.0/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models

    6.0

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    8 videos, average 7.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.0 vs 7.1
  • 16.7% lower sentiment score
    6.0 vs 7.2
  • 0.75 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (5.3 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    5.25 in vs 6 in
  • 1 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    3 vs 4
  • 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

Video reviews

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

7.0
Verified Reviews
≈ estimated
15/07/2026
Honest review · home theater test and value check
Verdict
Hisense HS2100 is a decent choice for basic TV upgrades and simple setups, but its sound quality is weak and connection issues sometimes come up.
8.0
Tricks Tips Fix
≈ estimated
17/06/2025
Hands-on review · sound test and connection tour
Verdict
Hisense HS2100 offers good value for the money, though the startup voice and side-firing subwoofer are drawbacks.
8.0
Andrea Versilia
≈ estimated
22/12/2024
Hands-on review · inputs, volume and sound tests
Verdict
Hisense HS2100 is a fair budget option that surprised in a good way, though bass and power stay modest.
9.0
Vinnel Service
≈ estimated
11/03/2024
Unboxing and setup · Bluetooth pairing and sound test
Verdict
Hisense HS2100 is a great-looking, slim soundbar worth a look, with no major drawbacks mentioned.
9.0
Verified Reviews
≈ estimated
04/11/2025
Short review · sound and setup impressions
Verdict
Hisense HS2100 is worth every penny, with clear dialogue, deep bass and easy setup for TV sound.
7.7
Techi Geek
✓ explicit
16/06/2024
Hands-on review · sound, features and pros and cons
Verdict
Hisense HS2100 is a strong budget pick with a punchy subwoofer, though surround sound and vocal tuning are weak.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Hisense HS2100

  • HDMI, optical, USB and Bluetooth give a wide choice of connections.
  • The remote has EQ presets plus bass and treble controls.
  • There is enough power for a normal-sized living room.
  • Wall-mount hardware is in the box.
  • Dolby Digital Plus and DTS Virtual:X add surround width.
  • It gives good quality for the price.

What customers don't like about Hisense HS2100

  • The voice announcement at every power-on cannot be turned off.
  • The subwoofer fires sideways, so bass drops against a couch.
  • The touch buttons are not backlit, which is awkward in a dark room.
  • The sound lacks richness for demanding listeners.

Verdict

Connections are where the Hisense HS2100 stands out. It takes HDMI, optical, USB and Bluetooth, so an older TV, a phone or a streaming stick can all be connected. The remote has EQ presets and bass and treble controls, which gives a bit more say over the sound. Dolby Digital Plus and DTS Virtual:X add some surround width, and the power is enough for a typical living room. The wall-mount hardware is in the box, which saves a trip to the shop. The trade-offs are the subwoofer and a voice message that plays at every power-on. The subwoofer fires sideways, so pushing it against a couch cuts the bass. It suits a mid-range buyer who wants a flexible bar with plenty of inputs and is happy to place the subwoofer with care.

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