Samsung HW-S40T vs VIZIO SB3621n-F8M review

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In this article, we will talk about Samsung HW-S40T vs VIZIO SB3621n-F8M comparison. The Samsung HW-S40T was rated 5, while the VIZIO SB3621n-F8M has a rating 4.6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, power, source for the HW-S40T 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 HW-S40T has 2.0 and SB3621n-F8M has 2.1. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Samsung HW-S40T. 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. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. Neither the HW-S40T nor SB3621n-F8M has the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the HW-S40T at 6 out of 10, while the SB3621n-F8M was rated 4/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. 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 HW-S40T or SB3621n-F8M. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-S40T was rated 5/10, while the SB3621n-F8M received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over VIZIO SB3621n-F8M

Advantages VIZIO SB3621n-F8M over Samsung HW-S40T