Vizio V21-H8 vs LG SN9YG review

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It makes sense comparing Vizio V21-H8 vs LG SN9YG because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, V21-H8 has a total rating of 5.5 out of 10 versus 7 for SN9YG. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, source, Bluetooth and power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone, 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 5.1.2 for the LG SN9YG. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The V21-H8 has a wired and wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the SN9YG - wireless. The Vizio V21-H8 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the LG SN9YG 8 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Only the LG SN9YG 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 LG SN9YG. 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 8/10, respectively.

Features

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 SN9YG has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SN9YG. For multichannel surround Vizio V21-H8 got a rating of 5, and LG SN9YG 10 out of 10.

Advantages LG SN9YG over Vizio V21-H8