Vizio M213ad-K8
Score: 86/100
Marshall Acton III Midnight Blue
Score: 77/100Rankings
The VIZIO M-Series M213ad-K8 delivers powerful 2.1 sound with dual subwoofers, strong bass, and a suite of immersive audio formats in a compact package. It shines with easy HDMI ARC setup and dialogue enhancement, but lacks HDMI eARC and true Dolby Atmos, making it less future-proof for high-end home-theater setups.
The midnight-blue Acton III offers the same 60 W RMS performance as its black counterpart, wrapped in a stylish, eco-friendly cabinet with tactile analog controls. It excels in Bluetooth convenience and sound quality for modest spaces, but lacks advanced codecs, Wi-Fi, and any form of portability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
80 wattsbest | 60 watts | |
98 dBbest | — | |
50 Hzbest | 45 Hz | |
20,000 Hzbest | 20,000 Hzbest | |
2.1best | 2 | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.268 kgbest | 2.85 kg |
1 countbest | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Physical Specs(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.268 kg | 2.85 kg |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
Audio Performance(4) | ||
Power Output (watts) | 80 watts | 60 watts |
Frequency Response (Low) (Hz) | 50 Hz | 45 Hz |
Channels | 2.1 | 2 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, DTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual:X | SBC |
Design & Build(1) | ||
Finish | Black | Midnight Blue |
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Professional reviewers praise the striking performance and clear, dynamic sound, highlighting the easy HDMI ARC setup and DTS Virtual:X immersion, while noting the absence of HDMI eARC and Dolby Atmos limits its appeal to audiophiles.
Everyday users love the dramatic improvement in movie and gaming audio, the straightforward installation, and the deep bass from the dual subwoofers, though some complain about Bluetooth glitches and limited EQ options.
“Unbelievable movie experience”
“Easy installation”
“Fills the room”
Professional reviewers praise the Acton III for its premium build, iconic brass knobs, and warm, detailed sound signature that stays true to Marshall's rock heritage. They also commend the Placement Compensation and Dynamic Loudness features delivered through the Marshall app, but criticize the lack of advanced Bluetooth codecs and consider the price high for the feature set.
Everyday users love the speaker's ability to fill modest spaces with rich audio, its eye-catching vintage look, and the tactile satisfaction of the analog knobs. Common complaints revolve around the missing AAC codec on iOS, occasional app instability, overpowering bass at high volumes, and the absence of a battery for portable use.
