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Sony HT-X8500 vs Vizio M Series M215aw-K6
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Sony HT-X8500
Vizio M Series M215aw-K6
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Updated May 29, 2023 03:14 PM
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Channels2.1
Channels2.1
Variants
- HT-X8500
- M215aw-K6 (Black)
Our Verdict
Sony HT-X8500
Vizio M Series M215aw-K6
The Vizio M Series M215aw-K6 is a better 2.1 Atmos soundbar than the Sony HT-X8500. The Sony's standalone design is nice if you're low on space, but since the Vizio comes with a dedicated subwoofer, it adds more bass to the mix. The Vizio has more sound enhancement features, and its stereo soundstage is better.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
6.8
7.6
Stereo Frequency Response
6.8
8.2
Stereo Soundstage
6.0
7.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
No
Yes
Enclosure
Integrated
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
34.9" (88.7 cm)
35.9" (91.3 cm)
Height
2.5" (6.3 cm)
2.2" (5.6 cm)
Depth
3.9" (9.8 cm)
3.5" (8.9 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
N/A
8.3" (21.1 cm)
Height
N/A
9.9" (25.2 cm)
Depth
N/A
8.3" (21.1 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
No
Mountable Satellites
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.9 m (6.2 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Integrated
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
6.8
8.2
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Direct
Slope
-0.52
0.26
Std. Err.
3.31 dB
2.59 dB
Channels
2.1
2.1
Low-Frequency Extension
59.9 Hz
34.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.2 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
6.8
8.2
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Direct
Suggested Bass Setting
-1
0
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
0
Slope
-0.48
0.26
Std. Err.
3.44 dB
2.59 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
59.9 Hz
34.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.0 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
6.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
1.99 dB
2.38 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.4
6.9
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
92.6 dB SPL
97.3 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
2.19 dB
4.44 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.5
7.8
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.57
0.35
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.32
2.71
Center
6.7
7.1
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom
Phantom
Slope
-0.82
0.17
Std. Err.
3.14 dB
2.46 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
91.4 dB SPL
98.0 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.44
0.25
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.27
2.84
Surround 5.1
3.3
4.7
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.76
0.16
Std. Err.
5.33 dB
2.46 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.5 dB SPL
97.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.52
0.35
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.32
3.02
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
4.8
4.2
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Surround (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.19
0.20
Std. Err.
5.82 dB
2.48 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
80.0 dB SPL
86.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
2.65
2.49
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.60
0.65
Sound Enhancement Features
4.7
6.6
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
Yes
EQ
Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
eARC
1 (shared)
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
1
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
1
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
1
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Yes
DTS
Supported
Yes
DTS:X
Supported
Yes
eARC
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Yes
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Yes
DTS
Supported
Yes
DTS:X
Supported
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Yes
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM
Yes
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
DTS
Supported
Yes
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
7.5
7.6
Latency Video
ARC
-23 ms
79 ms
Optical
5 ms
84 ms
Full HDMI In
-126 ms
52 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
6.6
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Wireless Playback
6.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
No
Yes
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
No
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
No App
iOS
No
Android
No
Acts As A Remote
No
Controls Soundbar's Settings
No
Casts Device Files
No
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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