Vizio M21d-H8 vs JBL Bar 5.0 review

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It makes sense comparing Vizio M21d-H8 vs JBL Bar 5.0 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, M21d-H8 has a total rating of 5 out of 10 versus 8.2 for Bar 5.0. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, source, Bluetooth and power, source, 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 M21d-H8 has 2.1 versus 5.0 for the JBL Bar 5.0. Only the Vizio M21d-H8 has a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 5 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the Bar 5.0.

Connectivity

Only the JBL Bar 5.0 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the M21d-H8 received a rating of 6/10 versus 10/10, respectively. App control is available for the Bar 5.0. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is only available for the JBL Bar 5.0.

Multichannel surround

Only the Bar 5.0 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Vizio M21d-H8 got a rating of 5, and JBL Bar 5.0 7 out of 10.

Advantages Vizio M21d-H8 over JBL Bar 5.0

Advantages JBL Bar 5.0 over Vizio M21d-H8