Samsung HW-Q950T vs Vizio M21d-H8 review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Samsung HW-Q950T vs Vizio M21d-H8. The Samsung HW-Q950T was rated 8.4, while the Vizio M21d-H8 has a rating 5. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, multi function, volume down, volume up, microphone for the HW-Q950T and power, volume down, volume up, source, Bluetooth for the M21d-H8.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-Q950T has 9.1.4 and M21d-H8 has 2.1. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Vizio M21d-H8. Rate 9 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-Q950T for audio features and specs, but the Vizio M21d-H8 received 5 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HW-Q950T can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-Q950T. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-Q950T versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Vizio M21d-H8. As in the HW-Q950T, so in the M21d-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-Q950T at 8 out of 10, while the M21d-H8 was rated 6/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the HW-Q950T provides a device control application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q950T may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q950T. The HW-Q950T can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q950T was rated 9/10, while the M21d-H8 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q950T over Vizio M21d-H8

Advantages Vizio M21d-H8 over Samsung HW-Q950T