Hisense AX Series 3.1.2 Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer vs 5.1ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer — Comparison

The Hisense AX3120Q AX Series 3.1.2 Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer is priced at £399 and sits as the more feature-polished model here, while the Hisense AX5100Q 5.1ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer costs £179 and targets buyers wanting surround-style specification at a much lower price. AX3120Q is the tuning-focused option; AX5100Q is the value-led power option, making this a comparison between calibration and outright affordability rather than simple good-versus-better positioning within the current soundbar range.

The AX3120Q uses a 3.1.2-channel layout with a 6.5-inch wireless subwoofer, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Concerto and Room Fitting Tuning. Those height channels and room-adjustment features make it more tailored to a TV setup where calibration matters. The AX5100Q counters with 5.1-channel Dolby Atmos, DTX:X Enhanced support, Bluetooth 5.3 & Ready, 580 W power and a remote control. It lists more channels and wattage, but lacks the AX3120Q’s Hi-Concerto and Room Fitting Tuning features.

AX3120Q is better for someone pairing a Hisense TV and wanting a neater, more adaptive Atmos setup with a defined wireless subwoofer size. It costs £220 more, so the appeal is refinement rather than bargain pricing. AX5100Q suits budget home-cinema upgrades, rented homes and secondary rooms where 580 W power, Bluetooth 5.3 and simple remote operation are attractive. It gives a lot of spec for the money, though buyers trade away the more advanced room-matching features, so placement and manual adjustment may matter more in awkward rooms.

Bottom line: choose AX3120Q if you want a 3.1.2-channel Hisense soundbar with a 6.5-inch wireless subwoofer, Hi-Concerto and Room Fitting Tuning / opt for AX5100Q if you want the cheaper 5.1ch model with Dolby Atmos, DTX:X Enhanced, Bluetooth 5.3 and 580 W power.