TCL Q85H 7.1.4 Sound Bar vs Klipsch Flexus Core 300

The TCL Q85H is the better pick for a full surround setup: it ships with a wireless subwoofer and separate wireless surround speakers, so you get true rear channels and a 7.1.4 layout out of the box. The Klipsch Flexus Core 300 is a single wide bar with built-in woofers and Dirac Live room correction, which suits rooms where rear speakers are not practical. On build, the TCL uses a metal bar with a 6.5-inch sub; the Klipsch is a 54-inch bar with metal grilles and wood-grain tops. Owners rate the TCL 4.4 and the Klipsch 4.5, and TCL buyers note the sound is not as crisp as expected for the class, while Klipsch owners praise its lifelike sound.

• Choose the TCL Q85H if you want real rear surround speakers and a separate subwoofer for movies and games, and you own a TCL TV or use HDMI eARC.
• Choose the Klipsch Flexus Core 300 if you want one wide bar with no rear speakers, built-in bass, and Dirac Live room correction to tame a difficult room.