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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style - Bar
    2. Style - Subwoofer
    3. Style - Satellites
    4. Dimensions - Bar
    5. Dimensions - Subwoofer
    6. Dimensions - Satellites
    7. Mounting
    8. Build Quality
    9. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Center
    6. Surround 5.1
    7. Height (Atmos)
    8. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Inputs/Outputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
    3. Audio Format Support: HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support: Optical
    5. Audio Latency: ARC
    6. Audio Latency: HDMI In
    7. Audio Latency: Optical
    8. Video Passthrough To TV
    9. Wireless Playback
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
  8. Comments

Hisense HS214 vs Hisense HS2100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Hisense HS214
Hisense HS2100

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Variants

  • HS214 (Black)
  • HS2100 (Black)

Our Verdict

Hisense HS214

Hisense HS2100

The Hisense HS214 and the Hisense HS2100 are both budget soundbars. While the HS2100 has a 2.1 configuration, the HS214 is a standalone bar with no dedicated subwoofer. As a result, it lacks low bass compared to its 2.1 sibling. It also lacks sound enhancement features, with three default EQ presets and a virtual surround sound feature that subjectively makes vocals and dialogue less clear. It also lacks Dolby Digital and DTS support, which are both present in the HS2100. That said, the HS214 has a better build quality and a more compact design that will fit under smaller TV setups.

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HS2100
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HS214
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

5.7
6.9

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

5.8
7.7

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

No
Yes

Stereo Soundstage 
 

6.0
7.0

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Hisense HS214 Style photo - bar
Hisense HS2100 Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Hisense HS214 Style photo - sub
Hisense HS2100 Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless 
 

No
Yes

Enclosure 
 

Integrated
Ported
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Hisense HS214 Style photo - satellites
Hisense HS2100 Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

No
No

Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Hisense HS214 Dimensions photo - bar
Hisense HS2100 Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

25.6" (65.0 cm)
31.5" (80.0 cm)

Height  

2.4" (6.0 cm)
2.4" (6.0 cm)

Depth  

3.7" (9.5 cm)
3.6" (9.2 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Hisense HS214 Dimensions photo - sub
Hisense HS2100 Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

N/A
4.3" (11.0 cm)

Height  

N/A
11.8" (30.0 cm)

Depth  

N/A
13.8" (35.0 cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Hisense HS214 Dimensions photo - satellites
Hisense HS2100 Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

Hisense HS214 Bar Mounting Holes
Hisense HS2100 Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

Hisense HS214 Satellite Mounting Holes
Hisense HS2100 Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes
Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

No
Yes

Mountable Satellites 
 

No
No

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

No
No
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Build Quality 
 

7.5
7.0

Build quality photo  

Hisense HS214 Build quality photo
Hisense HS2100 Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Hisense HS214 In The Box photo
Hisense HS2100 In The Box photo
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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

5.8
7.7

Stereo Setup  

Hisense HS214 Stereo Setup
Hisense HS2100 Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Channels 
 

2.1
2.1

Tested Preset 
 

Music
Music

Slope 
 

1.51
-0.83

Standard Error 
 

5.16 dB
3.06 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

81.2 Hz
41.2 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

17.7 kHz
16.5 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

6.7
7.7

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Music
Music

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

4
0

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

0
0

Slope 
 

-0.08
-0.83

Standard Error 
 

2.98 dB
3.06 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

74.4 Hz
41.2 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

17.7 kHz
16.5 kHz
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Stereo Soundstage 
 

6.0
7.0

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

3.33 dB
2.99 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.9
7.2

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

92.6 dB SPL
93.9 dB SPL

DRC @ 90dB 
 

0.64 dB
2.99 dB

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

1.73 dB
3.08 dB
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Center 
 

6.0
5.8

Center Setup  

Hisense HS214 Center Setup
Hisense HS2100 Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom
Phantom

Slope 
 

0.96
-2.18

Std. Err. 
 

4.16 dB
5.41 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

84.1 dB SPL
90.5 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.57
0.37

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.75
1.21
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Surround 5.1 
 

3.4
3.7

Surround Setup  

Hisense HS214 Surround Setup
Hisense HS2100 Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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See details on graph tool

Localization 
 

Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

1.01
-1.83

Std. Err. 
 

4.23 dB
4.54 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

81.3 dB SPL
90.3 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.78
0.48

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.64
1.23

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

0.0
0.0

Height Setup  

Hisense HS214 Height Setup
Hisense HS2100 Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

Hisense HS214 H Frequency Response
Hisense HS2100 H Frequency Response

Localization 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

Slope 
 

N/A
N/A

Std. Err. 
 

N/A
N/A

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

N/A
N/A

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

N/A
N/A

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

N/A
N/A

Sound Enhancement Features 
 

3.5
5.3

Room Correction 
 

No
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

No
Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Treble Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

EQ 
 

Presets
Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

Hisense HS214 Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Hisense HS2100 Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

Hisense HS214 Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Hisense HS2100 Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI Out 
 

ARC
ARC

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth 
 

No
No

Full HDMI In 
 

No
No

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

1
1

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

1
1

Ethernet 
 

No
No

Subwoofer Output 
 

No
No
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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC 
 

4.8
7.3

Dolby Atmos 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Not Supported
Supported

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

DTS 
 

Not Supported
Supported

DTS:X 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

DTS-HD MA 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

PCM Channels 
 

2.0
2.0
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Audio Format Support: HDMI In 
 

0.0
0.0

Dolby Atmos 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

DTS 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

DTS:X 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

DTS-HD MA 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

PCM Channels 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

Audio Format Support: Optical 
 

6.5
10

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS 
 

Not Supported
Supported

PCM Channels 
 

2.0
2.0
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Audio Latency: ARC 
 

9.9
8.0

ARC Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

52 ms
63 ms

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

N/A
58 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

N/A
N/A

Dolby Digital 
 

44 ms
97 ms

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

N/A
97 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

N/A
N/A
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Audio Latency: HDMI In 
 

0.0
0.0

HDMI Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

N/A
N/A

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

N/A
N/A

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

N/A
N/A

Dolby Digital 
 

N/A
N/A

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

N/A
N/A

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

N/A
N/A

Audio Latency: Optical 
 

7.3
7.2

Optical Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

123 ms
120 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

265 ms
315 ms
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Video Passthrough To TV 
 

0.0
0.0

1080p Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

4k Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

8k Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

No
No

HDR10+ Passthrough 
 

No
No

Dolby Vision Passthrough 
 

No
No

HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough 
 

No
No

FreeSync Passthrough 
 

No
No

G-SYNC Passthrough 
 

No
No

ALLM Passthrough 
 

No
No
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Wireless Playback 
 

6.0
6.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi Playback 
 

No
No

Chromecast built-in 
 

No
No

Apple AirPlay 
 

No
No

Spotify Connect 
 

No
No
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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Hisense HS214 Interface photo
Hisense HS2100 Interface photo

Display 
 

No
No
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Hisense HS214 Controls photo
Hisense HS2100 Controls photo
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Remote  

Remote photo  

Hisense HS214 Remote photo
Hisense HS2100 Remote photo
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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

No
No

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HS214
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