Vizio M21d-H8 vs Sony HT-CT800 review

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In this article, we will talk about Vizio M21d-H8 vs Sony HT-CT800 comparison. The Vizio M21d-H8 was rated 5, while the Sony HT-CT800 has a rating 6.4. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, source, Bluetooth for the M21d-H8 and power, input, Bluetooth, music service, volume down, volume up for the HT-CT800.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. By the number of channels, the devices do not differ. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Vizio M21d-H8. Rate 5 out of 10 received the Vizio M21d-H8 for audio features and specs, but the Sony HT-CT800 received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HT-CT800 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HT-CT800. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Vizio M21d-H8 versus 3/0 HDMIs in the Sony HT-CT800. As in the M21d-H8, so in the HT-CT800 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the M21d-H8 at 6 out of 10, while the HT-CT800 was rated 8/10. None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. The Vizio M21d-H8 equipped with a microphone. The Sony HT-CT800 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the M21d-H8 or HT-CT800. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The M21d-H8 was rated 5/10, while the HT-CT800 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Vizio M21d-H8 over Sony HT-CT800

Advantages Sony HT-CT800 over Vizio M21d-H8