TCLTS8111

Dolby Atmos

£159Typical price

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The TCL TS8111 soundbar is cheaper than other models and has four built-in speakers with Dolby Atmos, so it could be everything you need to immerse yourself in cinematic sound. It comes with plenty of features, connections and Bluetooth, but will it enhance your latest box set or playlist? We’ve fully tested this soundbar, so read our full review to get the bigger picture.

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How does it sound for TV and film?
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KEY TEST RESULTS
Sound quality
Ease of Use
Features

Mar 2024First reviewed by Which?
Nov 2020Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

How we test soundbars

27 Feb 2024

Sound quality

Overall
Movie
Speech
Music
Volume before distortion

How we test sound quality

The overall sound quality star-rating is based on the movie, speech, music and maximum volume sound quality scores. Movie: Our TV and film clips test a sound bar's ability to deliver rich and atmospheric audio while dialogue remains clear. Speech: We test speech on dialogue-heavy TV shows and movies to ensure voices are both clear and not overly harsh. Music: We test our soundbars with a variety of music tracks to ensure they do justice to your tunes no matter the genre. Volume before distortion: We turn a sound bar all the way up to its maximum volume and assess whether artificial-sounding distortion starts to creep in. A high score means you can achieve a good maximum volume without the sound quality deteriorating.

Ease of Use

Overall
Instruction manual
Set up
Everyday use

How we test ease of use

We rate sound bars's ease of use in three ways. First, how easy it is to setup. Second, we assess how easy the soundbar is to use for everyday tasks, such as switching on and adjusting basic settings such as inputs and volume. Finally, we also look at its advanced features - this final rating is for audiophiles who really want to tweak their sound options.

Features

How we test features

This score takes into account all the sound bar's various features including the number of audio inputs, its wireless connectivity and any added smart features. A higher score means more features, as detailed on the specifications page.

Power Consumption

Accessories
Digital optical cable supplied
HDMI cable supplied
Separate subwoofer	no

General
Other sound formats supported
Type	Soundbar
Soundbar type (channels)
Mounting method	1
Dolby Atmos	Yes
Controls on sound bar	Yes

Connections
Spotify
Number of HDMI ports	2
HDMI CEC	Yes
HDMI ARC present	Yes
3.5mm line input	No
Digital optical (Toslink)	Yes
Audio streaming	Yes
Wi-fi	No
Smartphone app	No
Multiroom
Chromecast

Display
Display on soundbar	Yes

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