VIZIO SB3821-C6 vs VIZIO SB3820-C6 review
The VIZIO SB3821-C6 vs VIZIO SB3820-C6 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, SB3821-C6 has a total rating of 4.5 out of 10 versus 5.2 for SB3820-C6. The set of control buttons for competitors is the same and is: power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the VIZIO SB3821-C6 has 2.1 versus 2.0 for the VIZIO SB3820-C6. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 5 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
Connectivity
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) does not support any one of these models. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 6/10.
Features
App control is available for the SB3820-C6. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround VIZIO SB3821-C6 got a rating of 5, and VIZIO SB3820-C6 4 out of 10.
Advantages VIZIO SB3821-C6 over VIZIO SB3820-C6
- Separate subwoofer in package
Advantages VIZIO SB3820-C6 over VIZIO SB3821-C6
- App control
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 4.5VIZIO SB3821-C6
- 5.2VIZIO SB3820-C6
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