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TCL A65K Soundbar Review: Small Size, Big Sound
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TCL A65K Soundbar Review: Small Size, Big Sound

Wired · Jun 15, 2026, 7:57 PM

Key takeaways

  • Excellent room adaptation using AI.TIREDSurround sound was lacking.
  • Priced at $499 on Amazon (the list price is $699), this pencil-shaped soundbar is about 35 inches long and stands two inches high but packs 460 watts of power.
  • Audiophiles should definitely take a pass, but the rest will find a lot to like for the price, the small size, and smart design.

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WIREDCompact and portable. A good fit for smaller spaces and TVs. Acoustic music sounds loud and distinct. Excellent room adaptation using AI.TIREDSurround sound was lacking. Some music sounds washed out and muddy.Living in a small space has some challenges, but poor cinematic sound doesn't need to be one of them. For those in an apartment or who have a smaller room for watching television and listening to music, the TCL A65K Soundbar is not a bad option among the best soundbars out there.

Priced at $499 on Amazon (the list price is $699), this pencil-shaped soundbar is about 35 inches long and stands two inches high but packs 460 watts of power. With the included sub (which measures about 14 x 14 inches square), you can blast the latest Netflix movie or crank up any one of the three new Drake albums at high volume. Dolby Atmos support, a brilliant room adaptation feature that uses AI, and a compact design are the main highlights.

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