Soundbars / VIZIO
VIZIO SV210M-08
Atmos and DTS:X with a wireless sub for under $200 — the budget starting point.
Overall score 6.2/10
Pros
- + Genuine Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding at well under $200
- + Wireless subwoofer included at this price
- + Compact 30-inch bar suits 43 to 55-inch TVs
- + Street price frequently drops below $100
Cons
- − No Wi-Fi at all, so no AirPlay, Chromecast or Spotify Connect
- − No HDMI input, so it cannot sit between a console and the TV
- − Atmos is virtualised — there are no up-firing drivers
- − VIZIO publishes no power rating
VIZIO SV210M-08 review: what the specs say
Atmos and DTS:X with a wireless sub for under $200 — the budget starting point. At $170.99, VIZIO's 2024 model sits among the cheapest we cover — the soundbars we compare run from $129.99 to $1,999.99. It scores 6.2/10 overall, calculated from published specifications across 8 categories rather than from a subjective impression.
Its strongest showing is Value at 9.0/10 — performance and features relative to price. The weakest is Connectivity at 4.5/10, which is the trade-off to weigh before buying: if that is the specification you care about most, one of the alternatives below will serve you better.
Worth knowing before you buy: no Wi-Fi at all, so no AirPlay, Chromecast or Spotify Connect; and no HDMI input, so it cannot sit between a console and the TV. Every specification on this page comes from VIZIO's own documentation or a verified retail listing — where a figure is not published, the table says so rather than estimating it.
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Full Specifications
| Channels | 2.1 |
| Total Power | Not published by the manufacturer W |
| Subwoofer | Included (wireless) |
| Rear Speakers | None |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes |
| HDMI Ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Passthrough | None — eARC output only |
| eARC | Yes |
| Wi-Fi & Streaming | None — no AirPlay, Chromecast or Spotify Connect |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Voice Assistant | None |
| Connectivity | HDMI eARC, Optical, Bluetooth 5.2, USB |
| Material | Fabric-wrapped bar with wireless subwoofer |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Compare VIZIO SV210M-08 With
Cheaper Alternative
TCL S55H — $139.00
Premium Alternative
Polk Audio Signa S4 — $449.00