Vizio M21d-H8 vs Samsung Q700B review

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Vizio M21d-H8 vs Samsung Q700B comparison chart

Vizio M21d-H8 vs Samsung Q700B review

Vizio M21d-H8
vs
Samsung Q700B

I had a chance to test and compare two models: Vizio M21d-H8 vs Samsung Q700B and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Vizio M21d-H8 was rated 5, while the Samsung Q700B has a rating 5.8.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that M21d-H8 has 2.1 and Q700B has 3.1.2. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Vizio M21d-H8. Rate 5 out of 10 received the Vizio M21d-H8 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung Q700B received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the M21d-H8, so in the Q700B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the M21d-H8 at 6 out of 10, while the Q700B was rated 8/10. None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. The Vizio M21d-H8 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Q700B. The Q700B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The M21d-H8 was rated 5/10, while the Q700B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Vizio M21d-H8 over Samsung Q700B

  • Built-in subwoofer
  • Microphone

Advantages Samsung Q700B over Vizio M21d-H8

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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Common

Product

Vizio M21d-H8
Samsung Q700B

Model

M21d-H8
Q700B

Brand

Vizio
Samsung

Reviews

4
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, volume down, volume up, source, Bluetooth
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

2.1
3.1.2

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

320 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

has not
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/1
1/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

1/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Music

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS Virtual:X
DTS-HD HRA, DTS-HD MA, DTS Express, DTS 5.1ch

User manual

Manual

N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

98 x 11.4 x 18.8/39 x 5 x 7
111x6x11.9/43.7x2.4x4.7

Weight, kg/pounds

3/6
4.8/10.6

Other

Release year

2020
2022
Vizio M21d-H8
Samsung Q700B
Vizio M21d-H8
Samsung Q700B

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 5
  • 5.8
  • 5Vizio M21d-H8
  • 5.8Samsung Q700B

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