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Hisense HS214 All In One Soundbar Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80N. of audio channels:2.1Audio output power:108 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Hisense HS214 All In One Soundbar Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 21 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Hisense HS214 All In One Soundbar
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the soundbar's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best soundbars on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 61% of models
Score components

95%

5.6

Technical score

5%

7.6

Reviews score ( 13 · 8)

Reviews score 5% · 7.6 · based on 21 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
▲Better than 61% of soundbars
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 68%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 61% of models
Score components

25%

4.5

Audio

18%

4.9

Formats

16%

7.9

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

6.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.4

Design

▲Better than 61%
7.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.6/ 10
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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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 64% of models
Grades by review (21)
13 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 64%
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What owners say about the Hisense HS214

Based on 36 owners sharing their experience in online comments

19%positive14%mixed67%negative

Many appreciate the TV sound upgrade and punchy bass, but weak bass, stuck inputs, and frequent connection failures dominate complaints.

What owners dislike

  • Sub-bass sounds thin, and the subwoofer can cut out after about 10 minutes at bass level 5 until the bar is unplugged.7
  • The bar can lock onto one input, such as HDMI ARC or coaxial, so other sources and sound modes cannot be chosen.6
  • Voices can sound unclear, especially in evening movies, and music playback is weak. Some owners found it too quiet for the price.6
  • Some owners could not get HDMI ARC to work with their TV and needed coaxial instead. Others saw TV sound cut in and out.4
  • Audio drops in and out, including during quiet pauses, and some owners saw it with a 3.5mm connection to a gaming monitor.3
  • Some bars stay on standby with a red light and will not wake until unplugged from the wall and plugged back in.3

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

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Ranked #59 of 189 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar Hisense HS214 All In One Soundbar

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 61% of models
Score components:

25%

4.5

Audio

18%

4.9

Formats

16%

7.9

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

6.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.4

Design

5.6
Reviews score
7.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
Brand name
Hisense
N. of audio channels
2.1
This soundbar offers 2.1 audio channels, more than 56.9% of soundbars and equal to 19.2% of soundbars.
Audio output power
108 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 108 W of audio output power, more than 69% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
40 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, lower than 74.4% of soundbars and equal to 7% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 20.7% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 10.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 17.6% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 10.1% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25% 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 68.1% of soundbars and equal to 27.1% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 31.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 3.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
4.2
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 4.2, which is older than that of 61.6% of soundbars and the same as that of 24.9% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 35.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 26.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 9.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 31.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 12.2% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
eARC
This soundbar uses HDMI eARC, which is newer than that of 73.9% of soundbars and the same as that of 17% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 31.9% of soundbars and the same as what 46.3% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 37.4% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none, which is lower than that of 21.5% of soundbars and the same as that of 78.5% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 18.2% of soundbars and equal to 81.8% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 20.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 12.3% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 23.4% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 21.3% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
650 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 650 mm wide, narrower than 59.6% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Height
58 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 58 mm high, shorter than 82.4% of soundbars and equal to 3.2% of soundbars.
Thickness
95 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 95 mm thick, thicker than 59.4% of soundbars and equal to 2.7% of soundbars.
Weight
2,200 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 2,200 g, more than 54.3% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar uses plastic for the build material, which is different from that of 4.8% of soundbars and the same as that of 89.4% of soundbars.
Metal grille.
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Hisense HS214 All In One Soundbar 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
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.1 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    2.1 vs 2.0
  • Coaxial digital input
    This soundbar has coaxial digital input, the average soundbar does not.
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA vs MP3).
    AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA vs MP3
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 9 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (58 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    58 mm vs 67 mm
  • 4 more supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports more audio formats than the average soundbar (6 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    6 vs 2
  • Newer HDCP version
    This soundbar uses 1.4 for HDCP version, while the average soundbar uses none.
    1.4 vs none
  • 2.33x more popular
    Hisense HS214 All In One Soundbar is more popular than the average soundbar (10 vs 4.3).
    10 vs 4.29
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.1 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    2.1 vs 2.0
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 54.3% more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (108 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    108 W vs 70 W
  • 12 Hz lower min frequency
    This soundbar has a lower minimum frequency than the average soundbar (40 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    40 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA vs MP3).
    AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA vs MP3
  • 4 more supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports more audio formats than the average soundbar (6 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    6 vs 2
  • 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
  • Coaxial digital input
    This soundbar has coaxial digital input, the average soundbar does not.
  • Newer HDCP version
    This soundbar uses 1.4 for HDCP version, while the average soundbar uses none.
    1.4 vs none
  • 9 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (58 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    58 mm vs 67 mm
  • 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
  • 1 inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (3 inch vs 4 inch). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 4 inch.
    3 inch vs 4 inch
  • Narrower bass adjustment range
    This soundbar has a lower bass adjustment range than the average soundbar (1 to 5 dB vs -100 to 100 dB). The average soundbar offers a bass adjustment range of -100 to 100 dB.
    1 to 5 dB vs -100 to 100 dB
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4.2 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 1 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    3 vs 4
  • 1 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    3 vs 4
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 9 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (95 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    95 mm vs 86 mm
  • 1 inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (3 inch vs 4 inch). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 4 inch.
    3 inch vs 4 inch
  • Narrower bass adjustment range
    This soundbar has a lower bass adjustment range than the average soundbar (1 to 5 dB vs -100 to 100 dB). The average soundbar offers a bass adjustment range of -100 to 100 dB.
    1 to 5 dB vs -100 to 100 dB
  • 1 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    3 vs 4
  • 1 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    3 vs 4
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4.2 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 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
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 9 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (95 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    95 mm vs 86 mm

Video reviews

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

8.0
Onyebuchi Kyng Nwanji
≈ estimated
01/03/2026
Long-term test · two months of daily use · lag test
Verdict
Hisense HS214 has good sound and build for the price, but Bluetooth lag makes video viewing frustrating.
8.0
Vinnel Service
≈ estimated
21/05/2024
Hands-on review · unboxing, setup, Bluetooth and sound tests
Verdict
Hisense HS214 gives good sound for the money, with a compact build and easy connection options.
8.0
Vinnel TV
≈ estimated
21/05/2024
Hands-on review · setup, Bluetooth and sound tests
Verdict
Hisense HS214 sounds worth a closer look, and its built-in subwoofer means no extra unit is needed.
6.0
TotallydubbedHD
≈ estimated
07/09/2022
Hands-on review · sound tests and comparison
Verdict
Hisense HS214 sounds decent, but harsh highs mean a rival soundbar is recommended at this price.
9.0
all things tech
≈ estimated
17/03/2021
Hands-on review · design, sound, connections and bass test
Verdict
Hisense HS214 sounds surprisingly good for the price, with deep bass and HDMI ARC a must-have.
8.0
I am vinnez
≈ estimated
11/06/2024
Unboxing and setup · Bluetooth and music test
Verdict
Hisense HS214 offers good sound for the money and should clearly improve TV audio.
9.0
jacqalas
≈ estimated
04/06/2024
Unboxing · first listen with sound mode tests
Verdict
Hisense HS214 should noticeably improve weak TV sound, with minor touch and rattle issues.
Overview video
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Hisense HS214 All In One Soundbar

  • Exceptional value for money at its budget price point
  • Compact, low-profile design that fits under most TVs without blocking the screen
  • Quick and easy setup, often taking less than 10 minutes
  • Surprisingly effective bass for an all-in-one unit due to the built-in 3-inch down-firing woofer
  • Solid connectivity options including HDMI ARC, Bluetooth, Optical, and Coaxial
  • Clear dialogue reproduction, especially when using the 'News' preset mode

What customers don't like about Hisense HS214 All In One Soundbar

  • Lacks deep sub-bass 'rumble' compared to systems with a dedicated external subwoofer
  • No support for advanced audio formats like DTS or Dolby Atmos
  • Virtual surround mode can sometimes introduce strange sound artifacts or muffle dialogue
  • The remote is very small and can be difficult to read in low light
  • Minimal visual feedback; uses a single blinking LED that can be confusing for setting levels
  • High frequencies can sound sibilant or harsh at higher volumes, causing ear fatigue

Verdict

The Hisense HS214 is an ultra-compact 2.1-channel all-in-one soundbar delivering 108W of total output power through two front-facing drivers and a 3-inch downward-firing built-in subwoofer. Measuring 650mm wide and standing only 58mm tall, it is specifically designed to fit under TVs 32 inches or larger while offering flexible connectivity via HDMI ARC, Bluetooth 4.2, optical, coaxial, USB, and AUX. Main pros include its space-saving integrated design that eliminates external cables, clear dialogue reproduction enhanced by three EQ presets (Movie, Music, News), and surprising mid-bass punch for its budget price point. However, notable cons include a lack of deep low-end rumble due to its small internal woofer, the absence of advanced spatial formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, and occasional reports of a finicky remote control or sound artifacts when using the virtual surround mode.

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