Vizio SV510X-0806 vs Hisense HS5100

The Vizio SV510X-0806 and Hisense HS5100 are both budget-friendly 5.1 soundbars that come with subs and satellites. Depending on your preferences and devices, either one could suit your home theater better. For much more extensive format support, the Vizio wins out, though it still doesn't have up-firing drivers to properly immerse you in 3D audio, it still can handle Atmos and DTS:X. Its stereo sound is also much bassier and a bit brighter out of the box, unlike the slightly more accurate (but not as boomy or sparkly) Hisense. 5.1 surround sound is more accurate on the Vizio, though, making it a good choice for movies. That said, while the Hisense's ARC port limits its audio format support considerably, it's the only one that includes an Optical port for use with other devices. While the Hisense only uses a remote, the Vizio only uses an app for control. Arguably, the Hisense has greater immunity to app obsolescence with the remote.