Vizio 2.1 Soundbar (SV210M-0808)

Soundbars / Basic Soundbars

A basic soundbar with 2.1 non-surround channels, a wireless subwoofer and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X digital audio decoding.

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How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Sound quality

/ 5

Ease of use (TV)

/ 5

Ease of use (Features)

/ 5

Versatility

/ 5

Type (bar or base)

/ 5

Surround sound system

/ 5

WIFI audio streaming content

/ 5

Built-in digital assistant / voice control

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Sound quality:

Vizio's 2.1 Soundbar (SV210M-0808) has acceptable overall sound quality - this model reproduces music and dialog reasonably well despite the obvious shortcomings in its sound. In the Music sound mode with the tone controls set to provide the most even tonal balance the bass has good impact and goes deep, but is somewhat prominent and boomy and a bit tubby. Midrange is fairly even, but is somewhat hazy and a bit grainy and congested. Treble is fairly extended but is a bit subdued, smeared, and sizzly. Does a so-so job of recovering room ambience but the overall sound is a bit congested. With stereo program material two channel sound field extends somewhat above and a bit beyond the sides of the speaker array but lacks depth. Individual instruments and voices can be identified but have a two dimensional quality. Depending on the mode, the other sound modes have a noticeable effect on the sound field and/or tonal balance and/or volume level.

TV ease of use: Good overall

Features ease of use: Good overall

About

A basic soundbar system with 2.1 non-surround channels. This Vizio 2.1 Soundbar (SV210M-0808) comes with a wireless subwoofer and features Dolby Atmos and DTS:X digital audio decoding and Bluetooth wireless audio connectivity.

Features & Specs

Features

No. of channels

2.1 non-surround

Number of speakers, as supplied

Active subwoofer

Yes

Wireless subwoofer

Yes

Wireless surround speakers

WiFi audio streaming platform

WiFi streaming audio services

WiFi video streaming platform

Optional multi-room sharing

Has On Screen Display (OSD) Feature

Audio USB host mode

Yes

Dolby Atmos

Yes

DTS:X

Yes

Simulated surround sound

Virtual surround sound

Yes

Dialog enhancement

Yes

Has "Night" Mode and/or Dynamic Range Compression

Yes

Tone adjustments

Treble, Bass, Subwoofer level

Built-in digital assistant mic mute indicator

Works with the following digital assistant(s)

None

Programmable to respond to TV remote controls

Can respond to remote controls from TVs with HDMI ARC CEC

Universal remote

Available app remote control(s)

Vizio Mobile

App operating system(s)

Apple, Android

Maximum pass-through HDMI video resolution

HDR video HDMI pass-through

Dolby Vision video HDMI pass-through

Auto speaker calibration

Speaker set-up test tone function

Yes

Updatable software/firmware

Yes

Sound bar/base is wall-mountable

Yes

Included surround speakers are wall-mountable

Included accessories

hdmi digital video/audio connecting cable, wall mount brackets, quick start guide.

Warranty (mos.): parts/labor

12/12

Other features

None

Specs

Height (in.)

2.5

Width (in.)

Depth (in.)

3.25

Subwoofer dimensions (HxWxD)

7.75 x 6.5 x 12.25

Side surround speaker dimensions (HxWxD)

Rear surround speaker dimensions (HxWxD)

Connections

HDMI in (quantity)

Digital audio optical (input)

Stereo Analog Audio In (RCA jack)

Stereo Analog Audio In (3.5mm jack)

Active subwoofer pre-amp out

Bluetooth (input)

Yes

Bluetooth (output)

Wireless connection via Bluetooth to many Bluetooth capable TVs

Wireless connection via Bluetooth to some Bluetooth capable TVs of the same brand

USB port

Yes

WiFi connection

LAN connection

Wireless connection via WiFi to some WiFi capable TVs of the same brand

Other connections

None

HDMI Out

HDMI eARC

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Vizio 2.1 Soundbar (SV210M-0808)

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