Vizio M21d-H8 vs Samsung HW-A650 review

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Vizio M21d-H8 vs Samsung HW-A650 review

Vizio M21d-H8
vs
Samsung HW-A650

Vizio M21d-H8 vs Samsung HW-A650 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, both soundbars have the same overall rating of 5. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, source, Bluetooth and power, source, demo, 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 3.1 for the Samsung HW-A650. Only the Vizio M21d-H8 has a built-in subwoofer. The Vizio M21d-H8 got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-A650 7 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. 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. For connectivity, the M21d-H8 received a rating of 6/10 versus 8/10, 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

None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Vizio M21d-H8 got a rating of 5, and Samsung HW-A650 6 out of 10.

Advantages Vizio M21d-H8 over Samsung HW-A650

  • Built-in subwoofer
  • Microphone

Advantages Samsung HW-A650 over Vizio M21d-H8

  • Separate subwoofer in package
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Product

Vizio M21d-H8
Samsung HW-A650

Model

M21d-H8
HW-A650

Brand

Vizio
Samsung

Reviews

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