Samsung HW-Q900T vs Vizio V21-H8 review

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Rating 5 5

Samsung HW-Q900T vs Vizio V21-H8 comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-Q900T
8.2
Vizio V21-H8
5.5
10
8

Samsung HW-Q900T vs Vizio V21-H8 review

Samsung HW-Q900T
vs
Vizio V21-H8

I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung HW-Q900T vs Vizio V21-H8 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung HW-Q900T was rated 8.2, while the Vizio V21-H8 has a rating 5.5. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, power, source for the HW-Q900T and power, volume down, volume up, source, Bluetooth for the V21-H8.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-Q900T has 7.1.2 and V21-H8 has 2.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the HW-Q900T via wireless, but V21-H8 has wired and wireless connection type. Rate 8 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-Q900T for audio features and specs, but the Vizio V21-H8 received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HW-Q900T can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-Q900T. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-Q900T versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Vizio V21-H8. As in the HW-Q900T, so in the V21-H8 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q900T at 8 out of 10, while the V21-H8 was rated 6/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q900T may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q900T. The HW-Q900T can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q900T was rated 9/10, while the V21-H8 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q900T over Vizio V21-H8

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Multi-room support
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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