Denon HEOS BAR vs VIZIO SB3621n-F8M review

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In this article, we will talk about Denon HEOS BAR vs VIZIO SB3621n-F8M comparison. The Denon HEOS BAR was rated 7, while the VIZIO SB3621n-F8M has a rating 4.6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, sound off for the HEOS BAR and power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up for the SB3621n-F8M.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HEOS BAR has 3.0 and SB3621n-F8M has 2.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. 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 HEOS BAR can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the HEOS BAR. We rated the connectivity of the HEOS BAR at 7 out of 10, while the SB3621n-F8M was rated 4/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Denon HEOS BAR equipped with a microphone. The Denon HEOS BAR may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HEOS BAR or SB3621n-F8M. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HEOS BAR was rated 5/10, while the SB3621n-F8M received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Denon HEOS BAR over VIZIO SB3621n-F8M

Advantages VIZIO SB3621n-F8M over Denon HEOS BAR