Vizio V21-H8 vs JBL BAR 300 review

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Vizio V21-H8 vs JBL BAR 300 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, V21-H8 has a total rating of 5.5 out of 10 versus 8.4 for BAR 300. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, source, Bluetooth and power, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Vizio V21-H8 has 2.1 versus 5.0 for the JBL BAR 300. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The V21-H8 has a wired and wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the BAR 300 - wireless. Both models received our 6 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the BAR 300.

Connectivity

Only the JBL BAR 300 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Vizio V21-H8 has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the JBL BAR 300. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the V21-H8 received a rating of 6/10 versus 10/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the BAR 300 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Vizio V21-H8 got a rating of 5, and JBL BAR 300 7 out of 10.

Advantages Vizio V21-H8 over JBL BAR 300

Advantages JBL BAR 300 over Vizio V21-H8