Vizio M21d-H8 vs Sony HT-A5000 review

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It makes sense comparing Vizio M21d-H8 vs Sony HT-A5000 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 7.8 for HT-A5000.

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 5.1.2 for the Sony HT-A5000. Competitors have a built-in subwoofer. The Vizio M21d-H8 got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the Sony HT-A5000 8 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the HT-A5000.

Connectivity

Only the Sony HT-A5000 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 7/10, respectively. Compared soundbars have no app control. A built-in microphone is present only on the M21d-H8. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the HT-A5000 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-A5000. For multichannel surround Vizio M21d-H8 got a rating of 5, and Sony HT-A5000 10 out of 10.

Advantages Vizio M21d-H8 over Sony HT-A5000

Advantages Sony HT-A5000 over Vizio M21d-H8