Samsung HW-J355 vs Vizio V21-H8 review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung HW-J355 vs Vizio V21-H8 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung HW-J355 was rated 6.6, while the Vizio V21-H8 has a rating 5.5. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, input for the HW-J355 and power, volume down, volume up, source, Bluetooth for the V21-H8.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. By the number of channels, the devices do not differ. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-J355 for audio features and specs, but the Vizio V21-H8 received 6 out of 10. The HW-J355 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-J355. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the V21-H8. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 6/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Vizio V21-H8 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HW-J355 or V21-H8. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-J355 was rated 4/10, while the V21-H8 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-J355 over Vizio V21-H8

Advantages Vizio V21-H8 over Samsung HW-J355