Vizio M21d-H8 vs LG S80QR review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Vizio M21d-H8 vs LG S80QR. The Vizio M21d-H8 was rated 5, while the LG S80QR has a rating 8.4.

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 S80QR has 5.1.3. 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 LG S80QR received 8 out of 10.

Streaming services

The S80QR can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S80QR. 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 S80QR 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 S80QR was rated 10/10. 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 S80QR. The S80QR can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The M21d-H8 was rated 5/10, while the S80QR received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Vizio M21d-H8 over LG S80QR

Advantages LG S80QR over Vizio M21d-H8