But does it deliver?
Well, before I answer that definitively, lets take a look at sound quality.
Im happy to report that out of the box, the Hisense HS214 sounds pretty good.
One aspect of the HS214 that Hisense talks up is its bass output.
Luckily, this can be remedied significantly, thanks to the bass boost/reduce option on the remote.
This enables you to raise or decrease bass output by five levels.
You may notice the soundbar struggling with deeper bass tones and sub-bass when listening to music, however.
More generally, music sounds solid with the HS214, though.
Its decently clear for the most part and doesnt get awful tinny like some cheap soundbars.
You get three different sound modes here: Movie; Music; and News.
Each of these are well differentiated, with Movie adding a bit of emphasis in the low-end.
I used this for the majority of testing.
Unfortunately, though, surround mode isnt worth activating.
This isnt the end of the world, of course the HS214 sounds totally fine without surround mode.
And even if it doesnt offer mesmerizing spatial audio, it does plate up a solid helping of power.
And placement isnt too bad either.
All in all, the Hisense HS214 is a very solid budget soundbar.
Given the price you pay, that does make it an attractive offering.
However, you may well be able to snap this soundbar up for even less.
Hisense HS214 review: Specs
Should I buy the Hisense HS214?
Youre a little low on spaceSomething I really liked about this soundbar was its ultra-compact build.
Read our fullPanasonic SC-HTB100 review.
Amazon Fire TV SoundbarBut heres one thats available in the US as well the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar.
This budget option supplies pretty impressive sound, as well as a simple setup process and ultra-compact build.
Read our fullAmazon Fire TV Soundbar review.
I also playedFinal Fantasy VII: Rebirthon the Playstation 5 to judge the soundbars capabilities for gaming.
