VIZIO SB2821-D6 vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 review

Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

VIZIO SB2821-D6 vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 comparison chart

Overall
VIZIO SB2821-D6
4.8
Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50
6
5
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4
inapplicable
5
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VIZIO SB2821-D6 vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 review

VIZIO SB2821-D6
vs
Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50

The VIZIO SB2821-D6 vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The VIZIO SB2821-D6 was rated 4.8, while the Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 has a rating 6.

Audio features

Soundbars have different amplification type - active versus passive respectively to devices. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SB2821-D6 has 2.1 and Mythos SSA-50 has 5.0. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking.

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. Bluetooth support integrated in the SB2821-D6. Neither the SB2821-D6 nor Mythos SSA-50 has the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the SB2821-D6 at 4 out of 10, while the Mythos SSA-50 was rated 6/10.

Features

None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the SB2821-D6 or Mythos SSA-50. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X.

Advantages VIZIO SB2821-D6 over Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Bluetooth enabled

Advantages Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 over VIZIO SB2821-D6

  • Built-in subwoofer
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Common

Product

VIZIO SB2821-D6
Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50

Model

SB2821-D6
Mythos SSA-50

Brand

VIZIO
Definitive Technology

Reviews

2005
36

General

Placement type

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

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired

Soundbar buttons

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

Audio features

Built-in channels

2.1
5.0

Amplification type

active
passive

Output power, W

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

wired, wireless
wired

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

TIDAL, VIZIO SmartCast, Chromecast
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

0/0
0/0

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
0/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

1/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

1/0
5/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital
has not

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS TruSurround
has not

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

28 x 3 x 3/71.1 x 7.6 x 7.6
13.6 x 117.5 x 10.7/5.4 x 46.2 x 4.2

Weight, kg/pounds

1.3/3.8
15.4/34

Other

Release year

2016
2005
VIZIO SB2821-D6
Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50
VIZIO SB2821-D6
Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 4.8
  • 6
  • 4.8VIZIO SB2821-D6
  • 6Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50