Vizio M213ad-K8
Score: 86/100
Sonos RAYG1US1BLK
Score: 66/100Rankings
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 Sonos Ray is a compact 2.0 soundbar that delivers clear dialogue and balanced music, integrating smoothly with the Sonos ecosystem via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and AirPlay 2. Its small footprint and easy setup suit small rooms, but the lack of HDMI, Dolby Atmos, and deep bass limit home-theater capabilities.
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80 wattsbest | — | |
98 dBbest | — | |
50 Hzbest | — | |
20,000 Hzbest | — | |
2.1best | 2 | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.268 kg | 1.95 kgbest |
1 countbest | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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Physical Specs(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.268 kg | 1.95 kg |
Audio Performance(2) | ||
Channels | 2.1 | 2 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, DTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Digital Surround |
Design & Build(1) | ||
Finish | Black | Matte |
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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.
Professional reviewers commend the Ray for its compact footprint, clear and balanced sound, and effortless integration into the Sonos ecosystem, noting it as a solid upgrade over built-in TV speakers. However, they criticize the absence of HDMI, Dolby Atmos, and deep bass.
Everyday users appreciate the Ray's noticeable improvement over TV speakers, easy app-based setup, and sleek look, especially when paired with existing Sonos gear. Common complaints focus on the missing HDMI connection, weak bass that often requires a separate Sub, and the lack of built-in voice assistants or Bluetooth for direct phone playback.
“Unbelievable movie experience”
“Easy installation”
“Fills the room”
