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Vizio M Series M215a-J6
Vizio V Series V214x-K6
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Channels
2.1
Channels
2.1
Our Verdict
Vizio M Series M215a-J6
Vizio V Series V214x-K6
The Vizio M Series M215a-J6 and the Vizio V Series V214x-K6 are both budget-friendly offers available at around the same price. However, the M Series is more versatile overall. Unlike the V Series, it supports Dolby Atmos content, though it has to downmix it into stereo to play it. It has a better soundstage, plus HDMI inputs, meaning you can use HDMI CEC support with your TV remote.
Variants
- M215a-J6 (Black)
- V214x-K6 (Black)
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.5
6.8
Audio Format Support - ARC
10
0.0
Height (Atmos)
4.1
0.0
Stereo Frequency Response
8.1
7.6
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
10
0.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
35.9" (91.3 cm)
30.0" (76.1 cm)
Height
2.2" (5.6 cm)
2.2" (5.7 cm)
Depth
3.5" (8.9 cm)
3.3" (8.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.3" (21.1 cm)
7.7" (19.5 cm)
Height
9.9" (25.2 cm)
8.4" (21.4 cm)
Depth
8.3" (21.1 cm)
7.7" (19.5 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Universal (holes on back)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
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)
N/A
Digital Optical Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.1
7.6
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Direct
Music
Slope
0.24
-0.43
Std. Err.
2.62 dB
3.17 dB
Channels
2.1
2.1
Low-Frequency Extension
34.1 Hz
42.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.3 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.2
7.6
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Direct
Music
Suggested Bass Setting
3
-1
Suggested Treble Setting
0
1
Slope
0.10
-0.08
Std. Err.
2.43 dB
3.08 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
34.1 Hz
43.0 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.3 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Dynamics
7.3
8.0
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
96.9 dB SPL
95.9 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
3.44 dB
1.88 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.8
7.4
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.32
0.51
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.68
2.46
Center
7.1
6.8
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom
Phantom
Slope
0.16
-0.48
Std. Err.
2.57 dB
3.16 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
97.5 dB SPL
95.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.28
0.44
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.84
2.29
Surround 5.1
4.6
4.3
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
0.14
-0.49
Std. Err.
2.56 dB
3.16 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
97.3 dB SPL
95.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.35
0.44
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.05
2.23
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
4.1
0.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Not Supported
Slope
0.26
N/A
Std. Err.
2.70 dB
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
85.2 dB SPL
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
2.27
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.52
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
Connectivity
Physical Inputs - Bar
Physical inputs bar photo 1
Physical inputs bar photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
No
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
No
Full HDMI In
1
No
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
1
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
No
No
Audio Format Support - ARC
10
0.0
eARC
Yes
No
Dolby Atmos
Yes
No
Dolby Digital
Yes
No
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
No
DTS
Yes
No
DTS:X (eARC only)
Yes
No
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
Yes
No
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
Yes
No
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
No
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
10
0.0
Dolby Atmos
Yes
No
DTS:X
Yes
No
Dolby Digital
Yes
No
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
No
DTS
Yes
No
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
No
DTS-HD MA
Yes
No
5.1 PCM
Yes
No
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
6.0
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
No
Latency
5.2
5.9
Latency Video
ARC
124 ms
N/A
Optical
149 ms
123 ms
Full HDMI In
168 ms
N/A
Wireless Playback
6.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
No
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
No
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
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
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
App
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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