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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style - Bar
    2. Style - Subwoofer
    3. Style - Satellites
    4. Dimensions - Bar
    5. Dimensions - Subwoofer
    6. Dimensions - Satellites
    7. Back - Bar
    8. Back - Subwoofer
    9. Back - Satellites
    10. Build Quality
    11. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
    6. Center
    7. Surround 5.1
    8. Height (Atmos)
    9. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Physical Inputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support - ARC
    3. Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support - Optical
    5. Latency
    6. Wireless Playback
    7. Other Input Specifications
    8. Connectivity - Subwoofer
    9. Connectivity - Satellites
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
    5. App
    6. Other Features
  8. Comments

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 vs Vizio V Series V214x-K6

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Vizio V Series V21x-J8
Vizio V Series V214x-K6

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Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Picture
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Variants

  • V Series V21x-J8 (Black)
  • V214x-K6 (Black)

Our Verdict

Vizio V Series V21x-J8

Vizio V Series V214x-K6

Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Vizio V Series V21x-J8 or the Vizio V Series V214x-K6. They're both budget-friendly 2.1 soundbars with similar designs. The V214x-K6 has a more balanced sound profile out-of-the-box, and it's a bit smaller overall. Its smaller design means that its soundstage isn't quite as good as the V21x-J8, which also offers HDMI inputs.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

6.8
6.8

Audio Format Support - ARC 
 

7.6
0.0

Center 
 

5.6
6.8

Stereo Dynamics 
 

6.8
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Style photo - bar
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Style photo - bar

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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Style photo - sub
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Style photo - sub

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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Style photo - satellites
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Style photo - satellites

Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Dimensions photo - bar
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

36.0" (91.5 cm)
30.0" (76.1 cm)

Height  

2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.2" (5.7 cm)

Depth  

3.2" (8.2 cm)
3.3" (8.5 cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Dimensions photo - sub
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

7.7" (19.5 cm)
7.7" (19.5 cm)

Height  

8.4" (21.4 cm)
8.4" (21.4 cm)

Depth  

7.7" (19.5 cm)
7.7" (19.5 cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Dimensions photo - satellites
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

Back - Bar  

Back photo - bar  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Back photo - bar
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on underside)
Universal (holes on back)

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Back - Subwoofer  

Back photo - sub  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Back photo - sub
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported

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Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Back photo - satellites
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

No
No

Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build quality photo  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Build quality photo
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Build quality photo

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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 In The Box photo
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length 
 

1.5 m (4.9 ft)
N/A

Digital Optical Cable Length 
 

1.5 m (4.9 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.4
7.6

Stereo Setup  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Stereo Setup
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Music
Music

Slope 
 

-1.11
-0.43

Std. Err. 
 

5.26 dB
3.17 dB

Channels 
 

2.1
2.1

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

33.2 Hz
42.4 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

17.0 kHz
19.9 kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

7.9
7.6

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Music
Music

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

-5
-1

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

1
1

Slope 
 

-0.04
-0.08

Std. Err. 
 

3.40 dB
3.08 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

34.1 Hz
43.0 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

17.2 kHz
19.9 kHz

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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.0
6.5

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.74 dB
2.93 dB

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Stereo Dynamics 
 

6.8
8.0

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

94.5 dB SPL
95.9 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

3.81 dB
1.88 dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

7.3
7.4

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.53
0.51

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.76
2.46

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Center 
 

5.6
6.8

Center Setup  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Center Setup
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom
Phantom

Slope 
 

-1.50
-0.48

Std. Err. 
 

6.20 dB
3.16 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

94.4 dB SPL
95.9 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.52
0.44

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.83
2.29

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Surround 5.1 
 

4.0
4.3

Surround Setup  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Surround Setup
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

0.62
-0.49

Std. Err. 
 

3.39 dB
3.16 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

88.3 dB SPL
95.8 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.72
0.44

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

3.62
2.23

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No

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Height (Atmos) 
 

0.0
0.0

Height Setup  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Height Setup
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 H Frequency Response
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 H Frequency Response

Localization 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

Slope 
 

N/A
N/A

Std. Err. 
 

N/A
N/A

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

N/A
N/A

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

N/A
N/A

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

N/A
N/A

Sound Enhancement Features 
 

6.6
6.6

Room Correction 
 

No
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Treble Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

EQ 
 

Presets
Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes

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Connectivity

Physical Inputs - Bar 
 

Physical inputs bar photo 1  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Physical inputs bar photo 1
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Physical inputs bar photo 1

Physical inputs bar photo 2  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Physical inputs bar photo 2
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Physical inputs bar photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI ARC 
 

1
No

HDMI Out 
 

No
No

Full HDMI In 
 

No
No

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

1
1

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

1
1

Ethernet 
 

No
No

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Audio Format Support - ARC 
 

7.6
0.0

eARC 
 

No
No

Dolby Atmos 
 

No
No

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
No

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
No

DTS 
 

Yes
No

DTS:X (eARC only) 
 

No
No

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only) 
 

No
No

DTS-HD MA (eARC only) 
 

No
No

5.1 PCM (eARC only) 
 

No
No

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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In 
 

0.0
0.0

Dolby Atmos 
 

No
No

DTS:X 
 

No
No

Dolby Digital 
 

No
No

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

No
No

DTS 
 

No
No

Dolby TrueHD 
 

No
No

DTS-HD MA 
 

No
No

5.1 PCM 
 

No
No

Audio Format Support - Optical 
 

10
6.0

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
No

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Latency 
 

8.1
5.9

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

45 ms
N/A

Optical 
 

69 ms
123 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

N/A
N/A

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Wireless Playback 
 

6.0
6.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi 
 

No
No

Chromecast built-in 
 

No
No

Apple AirPlay 
 

No
No

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Other Input Specifications 
 

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough 
 

No
No

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough 
 

No
No

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough 
 

No
No

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

No
No

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Connectivity - Subwoofer 
 

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

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Connectivity - Satellites 
 

Physical inputs satellites photo 1  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Physical controls satellites photo 1
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless 
 

No
No
Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Interface photo
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Interface photo

Display 
 

No
No

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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Controls photo
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Controls photo

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Remote 
 

Remote photo  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 Remote photo
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No
No

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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

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App 
 

App image  

Vizio V Series V21x-J8 App image
Vizio V Series V214x-K6 App image

App Name  

No App
No App

iOS  

No
No

Android  

No
No

Acts As A Remote 
 

No
No

Controls Soundbar's Settings 
 

No
No

Casts Device Files 
 

No
No

Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

Auto-off
Auto-off

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes
No

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