VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Vizio M21d-H8 review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Vizio M21d-H8. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 was rated 7.4, while the Vizio M21d-H8 has a rating 5. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up for the SB36512-F6 and power, volume down, volume up, source, Bluetooth for the M21d-H8.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SB36512-F6 has 5.1.2 and M21d-H8 has 2.1. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Vizio M21d-H8. Rate 8 out of 10 received the VIZIO SB36512-F6 for audio features and specs, but the Vizio M21d-H8 received 5 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The SB36512-F6 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SB36512-F6. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the VIZIO SB36512-F6 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Vizio M21d-H8. As in the SB36512-F6, so in the M21d-H8 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the SB36512-F6 at 8 out of 10, while the M21d-H8 was rated 6/10. The manufacturer of the SB36512-F6 provides a device control application. The Vizio M21d-H8 equipped with a microphone. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the SB36512-F6. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SB36512-F6 was rated 7/10, while the M21d-H8 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages VIZIO SB36512-F6 over Vizio M21d-H8

Advantages Vizio M21d-H8 over VIZIO SB36512-F6