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 Samsung HW-B400F ranks #25, rated 2.9/5, and costs $97.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
What the TCL S45H does well: 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 catch: Bass rolls off early, so explosions and music lack depth, and budget systems with a subwoofer like the Infitbo D40CS sounded fuller.
The case for the Samsung HW-B400F: The HW-B400F has a fairly flat, even tuning that keeps voices natural, and in The Hook Up’s budget shootout it placed ahead of the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar, Roku Streambar SE and Sony HT-S100F. The tradeoff: There is no real bass below about 70 Hz, so movies lack impact, and budget bars with a subwoofer such as the Saiyin SBP sound much fuller.
Buy the TCL S45H. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Samsung HW-B400F and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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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 HW-B400F has a fairly flat, even tuning that keeps voices natural, and in The Hook Up’s budget shootout it placed ahead of the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar, Roku Streambar SE and Sony HT-S100F.
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Specifications Side By Side
| TCL S45H | Samsung HW-B400F | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 | $97.99 |
| Ranked | #23 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars | #25 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars |
| Amplifier Power | 100W total | - |
| App | Yes (TCL Home) | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Channels | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| DTS:X | Virtual:X | - |
| Dimensions | 2.4”H x 31.9”W x 3.9”D (60 x 810 x 98 mm) | 2.6”H x 25.2”W x 4.2”D (67 x 641 x 107 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Virtual (decodes Atmos, no height drivers) | No |
| Drivers | Bar: 2 racetrack full-range drivers, bass reflex port | Bar: 4 drivers (2 full-range, 2 tweeters), built-in woofer |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | ARC only |
| Included Subwoofer | Built-in | Built-in |
| 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) | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
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