Short answer: the TCL S45H. It ranks #23 of 27 all-in-one soundbars by sound quality, rated 3.0/5, at $79.99; the Roku Streambar SE ranks #27, rated 2.7/5, and costs $99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
Why pick the TCL S45H: In The Hook Up’s 2026 budget shootout the S45H was the pick for buyers who want a single bar with no subwoofer, with clear voices and bright, energetic detail. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Roku Streambar SE lacks. Watch for: Bass rolls off early, so explosions and music lack depth, and budget systems with a subwoofer like the Infitbo D40CS sounded fuller.
Why pick the Roku Streambar SE: The Streambar SE combines a Roku 4K streaming player with a tiny speaker, which suits small rooms, bedrooms or an older TV that needs both streaming and better sound. It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the TCL S45H cannot. The tradeoff: Two small drivers cannot produce much bass or scale, so movies sound small.
Buy the TCL S45H. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Roku Streambar SE and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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In The Hook Up’s 2026 budget shootout the S45H was the pick for buyers who want a single bar with no subwoofer, with clear voices and bright, energetic detail.
The Streambar SE combines a Roku 4K streaming player with a tiny speaker, which suits small rooms, bedrooms or an older TV that needs both streaming and better sound.
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Specifications Side By Side
| TCL S45H | Roku Streambar SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 | $99.00 |
| Ranked | #23 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars | #27 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars |
| Amplifier Power | 100W total | - |
| App | Yes (TCL Home) | Yes (Roku) |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Channels | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| DTS:X | Virtual:X | No |
| Dimensions | 2.4”H x 31.9”W x 3.9”D (60 x 810 x 98 mm) | 2.4”H x 9.6”W x 3.5”D (61 x 244 x 89 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Virtual (decodes Atmos, no height drivers) | No |
| Drivers | Bar: 2 racetrack full-range drivers, bass reflex port | Bar: 2 x 1.9” full-range drivers, bass port |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | ARC only |
| Included Subwoofer | Built-in | None (optional Roku Wireless Subwoofer) |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | No | No |
| Room Correction | Yes (AI Sonic) | No |
| Voice Assistants | No | No |
| Weight | 4.5 lbs (2.05 kg) | 2 lbs (0.9 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes (Roku streaming built in) |
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