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TCL S55H
A budget 2.1-channel bar with a wireless subwoofer, HDMI eARC and Dolby Atmos processing at an entry-level price.
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The verdict
A low-cost way to get a subwoofer, eARC and modern formats on the spec sheet. No independent reviews of this exact model were found for this file, so sound quality is unverified. It fits small to mid rooms on a tight budget.
The S55H is TCL's entry-level 2.1-channel soundbar with a wireless subwoofer using a 5.5 inch driver. TCL lists Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X processing, HDMI eARC, optical and 3.5 mm inputs, Bluetooth 5.2 and an AI Sonic room calibration feature. A wall-mount kit and HDMI cable are included. It suits buyers who want a simple step up from TV speakers. With only two front channels, Atmos here is processing rather than dedicated height speakers.
Strengths
- Wireless subwoofer with a 5.5 inch driver is included.
- HDMI eARC plus optical, 3.5 mm and USB audio inputs.
- Wall-mount kit and HDMI cable included.
- Bluetooth 5.2 for music streaming.
- Low price for a bar listing Dolby Atmos processing.
Weak spots
- Only two front channels, so Atmos is processed rather than delivered by height speakers.
- No HDMI inputs for other sources.
- No independent reviews were found to confirm sound quality.
- TCL's own page gives two different power figures.
Great for
- Tight budgets that still want a subwoofer and eARC
- Small to mid-size rooms
Skip if
- Buyers who want true overhead Atmos
- Anyone who needs HDMI passthrough
Full specifications
From the manufacturer unless noted. Shown for this model.
Sound
- ChannelsWritten as bar.sub.height, or total channels. 5.1.2 means five main channels, a subwoofer and two overhead “height” channels.
- 2.1
- Stated power
- 220 W
- Subwoofer included
- Yes
- Rear speakers included
- No
- Room correction
- TCL Ai Sonic auto room calibration
- Dialogue enhancementA setting that lifts voices above music and effects, useful if dialogue is hard to follow.
- Voice EQ preset
Audio formats
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
Connections
- eARC
- Yes
- HDMI inputsExtra HDMI inputs let you plug a console or player into the soundbar. Most people plug devices into the TV and use eARC instead.
- 0
- HDMI outputs
- 1
- Optical input
- Yes
- HDMI video passthrough
- None
Wireless
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
Size & placement
- Bar width
- 810 mm
- Bar heightIf a soundbar sits in front of a low TV stand, its height can block the bottom of the picture or the remote sensor.
- 59.9 mm
- Bar depth
- 98 mm
- Bar weight
- 2.05 kg
- Wall mountable
- Yes
Primary source: us.tcl.com
Setup notes
- Connects through HDMI eARC; TCL also lists optical, 3.5 mm and USB inputs.
- TCL lists DTS Virtual:X, which is a virtualization feature, so native DTS:X decoding is left unknown.
- TCL labels it Roku TV Ready.
Questions
Does the TCL S55H come with a subwoofer?
Yes. A wireless subwoofer with a 5.5 inch driver is part of the system.
Does it have HDMI eARC?
Yes. TCL lists HDMI eARC, along with optical and 3.5 mm inputs, and says it has no HDMI input.
Does it have real Dolby Atmos height speakers?
No. It is a 2.1-channel design, so TCL's Dolby Atmos support is processing rather than up-firing speakers.
What is the difference between the S55H and S45H?
TCL sells the S45H as a 2.0-channel bar and the S55H as 2.1 with a wireless subwoofer.
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Last reviewed Nov 9, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.