Vizio V21x-J8
Score: 39/100
Samsung HW-B650
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Samsung HW-B650 is a 3.1 soundbar with a wireless subwoofer and dedicated center speaker, offering strong dialogue clarity and virtual surround. It integrates well with Samsung TVs via HDMI-ARC but lacks Wi-Fi, 4K HDR pass-through and rear-speaker support, positioning it as a value-focused option for TV owners.
The VIZIO V-Series V21x-J8 2.1 sound bar offers powerful bass via its wireless subwoofer, clear dialogue and DTS Virtual:X immersion at a budget-friendly price, though it lacks Dolby Atmos and can be bass-heavy.
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| ↓ lower better | 6.685 kgbest | 8.209 kg |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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Overall Weight (kg) | 6.685 kg | 8.209 kg |
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Channel Configuration | 2.1 | 3.1 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Audio, DTS Virtual:X, DTS TruVolume, Dolby Volume | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Virtual:X, DTS 5.1, AAC, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, LPCM (2ch) |
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Professional reviewers commend the V21x-J8 for its impressive bass, clear dialogue and feature-rich package, while noting the bass-heavy signature and absence of Dolby Atmos.
Everyday users love the deep subwoofer bass and easy setup, but many report bass that is too dominant, Bluetooth dropouts and wish for Dolby Atmos support.
Professional reviewers view the HW-B650 as a strong value proposition for Samsung TV owners, highlighting its dedicated center channel, virtual surround processing and convenient HDMI-ARC integration. While they commend its bass performance and gaming features, they note the absence of Wi-Fi, 4K HDR pass-through and rear-speaker support as notable shortcomings.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the soundbar for crystal-clear dialogue, deep bass and easy setup with Samsung TVs. Gaming enthusiasts appreciate the low-latency Game Mode, while many express disappointment over missing smart connectivity, lack of HDR support and the non-backlit remote.
“Game-changer for TV sound”
“Bass is powerful and deep”
“Bluetooth cuts out”
