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  • About the TCL Q Class Q6310
  • What we like
  • What we don’t like
  • Should you buy the TCL Q Class Q6310?
  • Related content

Pros

  • Effortless install and controls

  • Decent, tunable sound

  • Handles music well

Cons

  • Sound is bass heavy

  • No Wi-Fi

The TCL Q Class 3.1 really just needs to sound better than the speakers in your TCL TV. And it definitely does.

About the TCL Q Class Q6310

TCL Q Class 3.1 Soundbar sitting on top of wooden credenza in front of flat screen television and acrylic paper weight with blue checkmark in the middle.
Credit: Reviewed / Timothy

The TCL Q6310 includes the soundbar and a subwoofer, but no separate surround speakers.

  • Price: $249.99
  • Dimensions (HWD): 2.7 x 35.4 x 3.9 inches (soundbar); 14.4 x 9.8 x 9.7 inches (subwoofer)
  • Weight: 5.1 pounds (soundbar); 12.3 pounds (subwoofer)
  • Speakers/drivers: 6 total speakers; one 5.5-inch subwoofer
  • Wireless connection: Bluetooth 5.2
  • Wired connection: One HDMI eARC/ARC, one HDMI input, one digital optical input, one 3.5mm auxiliary input, one 3.5mm stereo input, one USB input
  • Sound formats: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, DTS Virtual:X
  • Video support: 4K HDR/Dolby Vision passthrough

What we like

Quick setup

Black, rectangular TCL Q Series (Q6310) 3.1-Channel Soundbar sitting on top of carpet next to two power cords
Credit: Reviewed / Timothy

There's not a lot in the box, but it's all you need for a quick setup.

As should be expected, the TCL Q Class 3.1 comes with everything needed to unbox, set up, and start enjoying the soundbar. That includes an HDMI cable, power cables for both the soundbar and wireless subwoofer, and an optional wall mount kit. There’s even AAA batteries for the soundbar’s remote, which isn’t as standard of a courtesy as you might expect.

The slightly more expensive TCL Q6510 5.1 system includes two rear speakers that need to be connected to the system's subwoofer. You lose surround sound with the 3.1, but you get to skip the hassle of finding a spot for those satellite speakers to live in your room. It’s truly a plug-and-play process which, in this case, is a particularly enticing perk for TCL’s target demographic.

It sounds decent overall

Close-up shot of the corner of the TCL Q Series Q6310 3.1-Channel Soundbar that has gray mesh material on front of speaker and a black exterior while it sits on top of wooden credenza..
Credit: Reviewed / Timothy Renzi

While the Q6310 doesn't deliver fully immersive sound, it's still a nice step up from TV speakers.

For $250, the TCL Q Class 3.1 doesn’t have to worry about standing up to heavy hitters like the Sonos Arc, Samsung HW-Q990B, or frankly most other selection on our list of best soundbars. It really just needs to sound better than the speakers in the TCL TV that you probably bought alongside the soundbar.

The good news is, it definitely does. The dedicated center channel driver helps the Q Class 3.1 succeed with sitcoms like Seinfeld and documentaries like Netflix’s Arnold. Action movies like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 won’t blow you away from an audio perspective, but the Q Class 3.1 hits all the notes. There’s just detail missing in some areas (mainly the midrange), and some overcompensation in others like the bass—but more on that later.

Music was more of the same, with Chris Stapleton’s “Joy of My Life,” that doesn’t lean on low end, sounding significantly better than ones that do, such as Kendrick Lamar’s “DNA”. For something more dynamic at a similar price, the Klipsch Cinema 400 is a compelling option, though you do lose a center channel speaker. Otherwise, the TCL shows up to class just enough to get a passing grade in the sound department, which is all it really needs to do.

It’s simple to control

Small black remote sits on top of the TCL Q Series (Q6310) 3.1-Channel Soundbar that is on top of wooden surface.
Credit: Reviewed / Timothy Renzi

The soundbar can be controlled by the included remote.

TCL’s included remote is slick, and it has a few buttons that make it easy to execute simple sound adjustments on the fly. The Level button lets you increase or decrease bass and treble (remember that in a minute) and right next to it, Mode will customize the sound based on the content you’re throwing its way. Voice boosts dialogue in dramas or documentaries, Music optimizes the soundbar for, well, music, Movie tunes it for movies…you get the point.

To the right of Mode is Effect which is somewhat similar to the former, but you can toggle multiple Effect settings (like Bass Boost, DTS Virtual: X, Dialogue Enhancement) on or off independently.

Finally, the AI Sonic triggers an automatic room calibration feature that’s supposed to adjust the sound to your specific space. I didn’t notice too much of a bump with this setting, and the same goes for DTS Virtual:X, which supposedly adds a three-dimensional layer to your sound. Both of these features are specific to the space the soundbar is in, however, so take this underwhelming test run with a grain of salt.

What we don’t like

The sound is too bass heavy

Close up shot of black wireless subwoofer sitting in front of brick wall.
Credit: Reviewed /

Bass response can be a bit overbearing and cover the midrange.

As I’ve alluded to, the TCL Q Class 3.1’s 6.5-inch subwoofer is, for the most part, trying too hard to be the star of the show. Too often, it adds an annoying amount of bass at inopportune times, both with streaming content like movies and TV and listening to music.

If you’re a bass lover, this could turn out to be a good thing. But if you’re on the search for well-balanced sound, it’s best to lower the soundbar’s bass levels significantly to bring more of an emphasis to the “3” of the 3.1-channel system.

Bluetooth can be spotty

This isn’t something that I experience very often, but the soundbar’s Bluetooth connection with my Google Pixel 6a was, at times, hit-and-miss. I was able to easily stream music to my TCL TV via Chromecast, so I won’t knock it too much. But it was still a small nuisance to my experience with the bar overall.

There’s no Wi-Fi

Plain and simple, the TCL Q Class 3.1 doesn’t have Wi-Fi. For $250, maybe that’s not an absolute necessity for a soundbar that’s most likely connected to a smart TV. But for crying out loud, I have a $50 microwave on my Wi-FI network. Including Wi-Fi in a soundbar, even if only for the purpose of occasional software updates, should be a no-brainer at this point.

Should you buy the TCL Q Class Q6310?

TCL Q Series (Q6310) 3.1-Channel Soundbar sitting on top of wooden credenza in front of flat screen television and acrylic paper weight with blue checkmark in the middle.
Credit: Reviewed / Timothy Renzi

The TCL Q6310 is a step above sound you'll get from TV speakers, but if you're not a bass lover, you should look at other options.

Maybe, if you want bass on a budget

For all intents and purposes, the TCL Q Class 3.1 is the system that it needs to be. It sets up instantly, is simple to control, and sounds decent for a price that makes it an accessible accessory when buying a new (probably TCL) TV. That’s all TCL built it to be, and it’s all you should ever ask it to be.

If you’re asking for more—say, detailed, balanced sound that doesn’t blast the bass—both the Klipsch Cinema 400 and Vizio V21-H8 would be acceptable alternatives in a similar price range, although you lose a dedicated center channel speaker with both options. If you can afford a bump in the budget, the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 adds great sound and streaming options like Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Wi-Fi into the fold.

The gist is this: If you want an affordable, safe bet of a soundbar to sit under your brand new TCL TV and give your viewing experience a boost in audio quality, the TCL Q Class 3.1 can handle the gig. But for anything outside of that, it shouldn’t quit its day job.

Product image of TCL Q Class 3.1 Soundbar
TCL Q Class 3.1 Soundbar

Bring in the bass with the the Q Class 3.1 Soundbar that comes paired with a wireless subwoofer and 6.5” bass speaker for a powerful listening experience.

$180 at Best Buy

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Nick Woodard

Nick Woodard

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Nick Woodard is a tech journalist specializing in all things related to home theater and A/V. His background includes a solid foundation as a sports writer for multiple daily newspapers, and he enjoys hiking and mountain biking in his spare time.

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