VIZIO SB2920-C6 vs Samsung HW-N950 review
An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so VIZIO SB2920-C6 vs Samsung HW-N950 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SB2920-C6 has a total rating of 4 out of 10 versus 8.6 for HW-N950. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth and power, input, volume down, volume up, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the VIZIO SB2920-C6 has 2.0 versus 7.1.4 for the Samsung HW-N950. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The SB2920-C6 has a wired connection to separate subwoofer, and the HW-N950 - wireless. The VIZIO SB2920-C6 got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-N950 9 for its audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the HW-N950.
Connectivity
Only the Samsung HW-N950 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the HW-N950 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SB2920-C6 received a rating of 5/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available for the HW-N950. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-N950. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-N950.
Multichannel surround
Only the HW-N950 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-N950.
Advantages Samsung HW-N950 over VIZIO SB2920-C6
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- App control
- Microphone
- Multi-room support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 4VIZIO SB2920-C6
- 8.6Samsung HW-N950
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