Soundbar
Products
In The Lab
Forums
Newsletters
 Insider access
Notice: Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available.
Best
Soundbars Budget Subwoofer Samsung Dolby Atmos Bose LG All-In-One Sonos Music Under $200 Small Under $500 Vizio Dialogue Sony 5.1 Under $300 Under $100 Movies
Tools
Compare Table Review List Review Index Graph Custom Ratings
Popular
Samsung HW-Q990D Hisense AX5125H Samsung HW-Q800D Samsung HW-Q930D Samsung HW-B750D Sonos Arc Ultra Samsung HW-Q600C/Q60CC Sonos Beam (Gen 2) LG S95TR Samsung HW-S60D LG S90TR Samsung HW-B650 LG S80TR Samsung HW-Q990C JBL Bar 500 Sonos Arc LG SC9S Bose Smart Soundbar Sony HT-S400 Sonos Ultimate Immersive Set with Arc Ultra
219
Soundbars bought and tested
Supported by you via insider access, and when you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Driven by data, run by a passionate team of engineers, testers, technical writers, developers, and more.
We are hiring!
  1. Home
  2. Soundbar
  3. Compare
  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. Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
    6. Center
    7. Surround 5.1
    8. Height (Atmos)
    9. 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 TCL Alto 6

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Hisense HS214
TCL Alto 6

Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Mar 21, 2024 04:00 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon.com

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Jun 03, 2024 08:34 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Hisense HS214 Picture
TCL Alto 6 Picture
Channels
2.1
Channels
2.0

Variants

  • HS214 (Black)
  • Alto 6 (Black)

Review

See Hisense HS214 Review
See TCL Alto 6 Review
0 
0 

Our Verdict

Hisense HS214

TCL Alto 6

The TCL Alto 6 is the better budget bar compared to the Hisense HS214. The TCL is a little bigger, and it can get a bit louder. Plus, it has a better stereo soundstage. It's not as well-built as the Hisense, and it lacks a bass adjustment feature.

0 

Check Price

Black
HS214
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Alto 6
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
HS214
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Alto 6
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
 
Black
Alto 6
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
 
Black
Alto 6
SEARCH
B&H
Read more

Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

5.7
6.1

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

5.8
6.6

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Hisense HS214 Style photo - bar
TCL Alto 6 Style photo - bar
Show Text 

Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Hisense HS214 Style photo - sub
TCL Alto 6 Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless 
 

No
No

Enclosure 
 

Integrated
No Subwoofer
Show Text 

Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Hisense HS214 Style photo - satellites
TCL Alto 6 Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

No
No

Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Hisense HS214 Dimensions photo - bar
TCL Alto 6 Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

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

Height  

2.4" (6.0 cm)
2.4" (6.2 cm)

Depth  

3.7" (9.5 cm)
4.1" (10.5 cm)
Show Text 

Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Hisense HS214 Dimensions photo - sub
TCL Alto 6 Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Hisense HS214 Dimensions photo - satellites
TCL Alto 6 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
TCL Alto 6 Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

Hisense HS214 Satellite Mounting Holes
TCL Alto 6 Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes
Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

No
Yes

Mountable Satellites 
 

No
No

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

No
No
Show Text 

Build Quality 
 

7.5
7.0

Build quality photo  

Hisense HS214 Build quality photo
TCL Alto 6 Build quality photo
Show Text 

In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Hisense HS214 In The Box photo
TCL Alto 6 In The Box photo
Show Text 
Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

5.8
6.6

Stereo Setup  

Hisense HS214 Stereo Setup
TCL Alto 6 Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Frequency Response Small  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Channels 
 

2.1
2.0

Tested Preset 
 

Music
Music

Slope 
 

1.51
-0.01

Standard Error 
 

5.16 dB
2.94 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

81.2 Hz
76.6 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

17.7 kHz
19.9 kHz
Show Text 

Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

6.7
6.6

Frequency Response Calibrated  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Suggested Preset 
 

Music
Music

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

4
N/A

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

0
N/A

Slope 
 

-0.08
-0.01

Standard Error 
 

2.98 dB
2.94 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

74.4 Hz
76.6 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

17.7 kHz
19.9 kHz
Show Text 

Stereo Soundstage 
 

6.0
6.5

Crosstalk  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Crosstalk Error 
 

3.33 dB
2.46 dB
Show Text 

Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.9
8.0

Dynamic Range Compression  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

92.6 dB SPL
94.1 dB SPL

DRC @ 90dB 
 

0.64 dB

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

1.73 dB
1.32 dB
Show Text 

Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

8.0

THD  

See details on graph tool

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.34

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.32
Show Text 

Center 
 

6.0
6.5

Center Setup  

Hisense HS214 Center Setup
TCL Alto 6 Center Setup

Frequency Response  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Localization 
 

Phantom
Phantom

Slope 
 

0.96
-0.50

Std. Err. 
 

4.16 dB
3.37 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

84.1 dB SPL
91.3 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.57
0.79

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.75
1.77
Show Text 

Surround 5.1 
 

3.4
4.1

Surround Setup  

Hisense HS214 Surround Setup
TCL Alto 6 Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Localization 
 

Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

1.01
-0.52

Std. Err. 
 

4.23 dB
3.37 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

81.3 dB SPL
91.1 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.78
0.57

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.64
1.80

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No
Show Text 

Height (Atmos) 
 

0.0
0.0

Height Setup  

Hisense HS214 Height Setup
TCL Alto 6 Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

Hisense HS214 H Frequency Response
TCL Alto 6 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
2.7

Room Correction 
 

No
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

No
No

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Treble Adjustment 
 

No
No

EQ 
 

Presets
Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
No
Show Text 
Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

Hisense HS214 Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
TCL Alto 6 Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

Hisense HS214 Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
TCL Alto 6 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
Show Text 

Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC 
 

4.8
4.8

Dolby Atmos 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
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 
 

2.0
2.0
Show Text 

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
6.5

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

PCM Channels 
 

2.0
2.0
Show Text 

Audio Latency: ARC 
 

9.9

ARC Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

52 ms

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

N/A

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

N/A

Dolby Digital 
 

44 ms

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

N/A

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

N/A
Show Text 

Audio Latency: HDMI In 
 

0.0
5.5

HDMI Latency Video  

Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

N/A

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

N/A

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

N/A

Dolby Digital 
 

N/A

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

N/A

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

N/A

ARC 
 

140 ms

Optical 
 

130 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

N/A
Show Text 

Audio Latency: Optical 
 

7.3

Optical Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

123 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

265 ms
Show Text 

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
Show Text 

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
Show Text 
Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Hisense HS214 Interface photo
TCL Alto 6 Interface photo

Display 
 

No
No
Show Text 

Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Hisense HS214 Controls photo
TCL Alto 6 Controls photo
Show Text 

Remote  

Remote photo  

Hisense HS214 Remote photo
TCL Alto 6 Remote photo
Show Text 

Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

No
No

Check Price

Black
HS214
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Alto 6
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
HS214
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Alto 6
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
 
Black
Alto 6
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
 
Black
Alto 6
SEARCH
B&H
Back to Top

Hisense HS214

TCL Alto 6

Comments

  1. Comparison
 • Posted 1 year ago

Hisense HS214 vs TCL Alto 6: Main Discussion

What do you think of these products? Let us know below.


Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Insiders have direct access to buying advice on our insider forum.

Follow Discussion0 followingSee All Soundbars & Speakers DiscussionsCopy link
0 
PreviewBack to editorFormat guide
No comments yet, refresh to see new ones
We make money directly from you via insider access (which gives you access to extra features) and when you buy a product after clicking a link to a retailer. Learn more about how we work.
We buy our own products, just like you, mostly from the United States. When a product is discontinued or no longer popular, we sell the review units locally. You can see what products we currently have for sale here.
© 2025 9298-5266 Quebec Inc. All Rights Reserved. Visit our corporate site.