Name: Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar
Brand: Vizio

Technical Specifications of soundbar Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar

Overall score

6.1

Hide

Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the soundbar.

When it matters: When you prefer to choose a soundbar reviewed and selected by many other buyers.

Audio

4.5

Hide

Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand under which the soundbar is marketed and sold.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Vizio

N. of audio channels

What it is: Shows how many separate audio channels the system is built to reproduce, such as left, center, surround, height, and subwoofer channels.

When it matters: When you are deciding between a simpler bar and a setup built for wider surround placement, clearer center dialogue, or more immersive height effects.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=5.1

Audio output power

What it is: Total continuous or peak audio output power, measured in watts.

When it matters: When you need enough headroom to fill a larger room or listen at higher volume without the system feeling strained.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >100 W

Max SPL

What it is: Maximum sound pressure level output, measured in dB SPL.

When it matters: When you use the soundbar in a large room, listen at high volume, or want it to stay convincing during action-heavy movies and parties.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >90 dB SPL

Min frequency

What it is: Lowest reproducible audio frequency, measured in hertz.

When it matters: When deep bass extension matters and you want to know how low the system is supposed to reach.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <50 Hz

Formats

6.1

Hide

Dolby Atmos

What it is: Means the soundbar can play Dolby Atmos soundtracks, which add height information on top of normal surround channels for a more three-dimensional presentation.

When it matters: When you watch a lot of movies or shows with Atmos tracks and want a more enveloping sense of space than standard surround usually provides.

Importance: HIGH

DTS:X

What it is: Can handle DTS:X object-based surround audio from compatible sources.

When it matters: When your library includes DTS:X content and you want the soundbar to reproduce its surround effects properly.

Importance: HIGH

Dolby TrueHD

What it is: Can decode Dolby TrueHD, a lossless surround format often used on Blu-ray and higher-end local media setups.

When it matters: When you play disc-based or local media and want lossless Dolby audio support.

Importance: HIGH

DTS-HD Master Audio

What it is: Can decode DTS-HD Master Audio, a lossless DTS format used on many Blu-ray releases.

When it matters: When your movie library includes discs or files with higher-quality DTS soundtracks.

Importance: HIGH

Dolby Digital Plus

What it is: Can decode Dolby Digital Plus, a higher-efficiency surround format used widely by streaming services.

When it matters: When you stream movies and shows from modern apps that commonly deliver audio in Dolby Digital Plus.

Importance: MEDIUM

Connectivity

7.6

Hide

N. of HDMI inputs

What it is: Number of HDMI input ports available.

When it matters: When several consoles, streamers, or players may need to plug into the soundbar directly.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

Wi-Fi connectivity

What it is: Can join a wireless network for streaming, app control, updates, and smart-platform features.

When it matters: When you want better streaming stability, direct app playback, or smart features beyond Bluetooth alone.

Importance: HIGH

Wi-Fi version

What it is: Supported Wi-Fi version or standard (e.g., Wi-Fi 5, 6, 6E).

When it matters: When your network setup uses newer Wi-Fi standards and you want better compatibility or wireless stability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: Wi-Fi 5/6

N/A

Bluetooth connectivity

What it is: Can receive audio wirelessly over Bluetooth from phones, tablets, computers, and other compatible sources.

When it matters: When you want fast casual streaming from nearby devices without relying on Wi-Fi setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

Bluetooth version

What it is: Supported Bluetooth specification version.

When it matters: When you care about newer Bluetooth efficiency, compatibility, and connection behavior with modern source devices.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

Controls

8.9

Hide

Smartphone app

What it is: Can be configured or controlled through a dedicated mobile app.

When it matters: When you prefer changing inputs, updates, sound modes, or calibration settings from your phone.

Importance: HIGH

Remote control

What it is: Comes with or supports a physical handheld remote for everyday operation.

When it matters: When you want quick volume, input, and sound-mode control without opening an app.

Importance: HIGH

Control panel

What it is: Design and layout of the onboard control panel.

When it matters: When you want easier everyday control.

Importance: HIGH

Voice assistant compatibility

What it is: Works with one or more voice-assistant platforms such as Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri workflows.

When it matters: When voice control is part of how you start playback, change volume, or integrate the bar into smart-home routines.

Importance: MEDIUM

Far-field microphones

What it is: Built-in far-field microphones for voice assistant use.

When it matters: When you want hands-free control or built-in voice features.

Importance: MEDIUM

HDMI & Gaming

5.1

Hide

HDMI version

What it is: Version of the HDMI standard supported for input/output.

When it matters: When you need the HDMI link to handle newer video, gaming, or audio-return features in your setup.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.1

HDMI ARC type

What it is: Shows whether the soundbar uses ARC or eARC for TV audio over HDMI. ARC covers basic return audio, while eARC supports higher-bandwidth formats such as lossless Dolby Atmos and generally gives you more headroom for advanced TV-to-soundbar audio.

When it matters: When the TV will send sound back to the soundbar over HDMI and you care about getting the best audio formats your TV and streaming devices can pass through.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: eARC

HDMI-CEC support

What it is: Lets compatible devices share basic commands like power, volume, and input switching over HDMI.

When it matters: When you want simpler everyday use, such as controlling volume with the TV remote and having the soundbar turn on with the TV.

Importance: MEDIUM

HDMI pass-through resolution

What it is: Maximum video resolution supported through HDMI pass-through.

When it matters: When you connect external players or consoles through the soundbar.

Importance: MEDIUM

HDMI pass-through frame rate

What it is: Maximum frame rate supported for HDMI pass-through.

When it matters: When you connect gaming devices through the soundbar.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=120 fps

Smart features

3.9

Hide

AirPlay

What it is: Supports Apple AirPlay or AirPlay 2 for network-based streaming from Apple devices and apps.

When it matters: When your home setup is built around Apple devices and you want smooth wireless playback across that ecosystem.

Importance: HIGH

Chromecast built-in

What it is: Includes Chromecast so audio can be cast directly from compatible apps over Wi-Fi.

When it matters: When you want quick app-based casting from Android, Chrome, or supported streaming services without Bluetooth pairing.

Importance: HIGH

Spotify Connect

What it is: Can receive Spotify streams directly over the network without routing playback through your phone over Bluetooth.

When it matters: When you use Spotify often and want your phone free for calls, battery, or other apps while music keeps playing.

Importance: MEDIUM

TIDAL Connect

What it is: Can receive TIDAL streams directly over the network without using Bluetooth from the phone as the audio path.

When it matters: When you use TIDAL regularly and want direct streaming with less dependence on your phone staying involved.

Importance: MEDIUM

Amazon Music native support

What it is: Native integration with Amazon Music service.

When it matters: When you stream music directly from apps and ecosystems you already use.

Importance: MEDIUM

Design

8.2

Hide

Width

What it is: Overall width of the soundbar.

When it matters: When you want the bar to match the TV size better or fit a narrow cabinet cleanly.

Importance: HIGH

Height

What it is: Overall height of the soundbar.

When it matters: When clearance under the TV is limited and you do not want the bar covering the lower edge of the picture.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <70 mm

Thickness

What it is: The front-to-back depth of the soundbar body.

When it matters: When you need the soundbar to fit neatly on furniture, under the TV, or close to the wall without sticking out too much.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <90 mm

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the soundbar unit.

When it matters: When wall mounting, shelf strength, or how easy the bar is to move and position matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Build material

What it is: Material used for cabinet or body construction.

When it matters: When finish quality, cabinet feel, and how premium the bar looks in the room matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar vs the average soundbar

Why is Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar better than the average soundbar?

Hide

1 more HDMI inputs
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
What it is: Number of HDMI input ports available.
When it matters: When several consoles, streamers, or players may need to plug into the soundbar directly.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=1
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.1 vs 0
Supports Dolby Atmos
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
What it is: Means the soundbar can play Dolby Atmos soundtracks, which add height information on top of normal surround channels for a more three-dimensional presentation.
When it matters: When you watch a lot of movies or shows with Atmos tracks and want a more enveloping sense of space than standard surround usually provides.
Importance: HIGH
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
Has smartphone app
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
What it is: Can be configured or controlled through a dedicated mobile app.
When it matters: When you prefer changing inputs, updates, sound modes, or calibration settings from your phone.
Importance: HIGH
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
Supports auto volume leveling
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports auto volume leveling, the average soundbar does not.
DTS TruVolume.
What it is: Automatic volume leveling to balance loud and quiet scenes.
When it matters: When this part of everyday TV, movie, or music use matters to you.
Importance: LOW
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports auto volume leveling, the average soundbar does not.
Has EQ customization (app)
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
What it is: Lets the sound profile be adjusted through the companion app instead of relying only on fixed presets.
When it matters: When room acoustics or personal taste make app-based tuning more useful than one-size-fits-all presets.
Importance: MEDIUM
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
Compatible with Voice assistant
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
What it is: Works with one or more voice-assistant platforms such as Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri workflows.
When it matters: When voice control is part of how you start playback, change volume, or integrate the bar into smart-home routines.
Importance: MEDIUM
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
Supports manual audio delay adjustment
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
What it is: Lets the audio delay be adjusted manually to correct lip-sync mismatches.
When it matters: When picture and sound drift out of sync with certain TVs, apps, or source devices.
Importance: LOW
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
Supports night mode
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
What it is: Dedicated night mode for reduced loudness and dynamic range.
When it matters: When you watch late and want to reduce big volume spikes.
Importance: MEDIUM
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
Supports bass boost
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
19 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a higher signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) than the average soundbar (91 dB vs 72 dB). The average soundbar has an SNR of 72 dB.
Supports Dolby Atmos
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
Broader format support
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
1 more HDMI inputs
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
Has smartphone app
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
Supports auto volume leveling
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports auto volume leveling, the average soundbar does not.
Has EQ customization (app)
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
Compatible with Voice assistant
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
Supports manual audio delay adjustment
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
Supports night mode
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.

Why is Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar worse than the average soundbar?

Hide

2 fewer drivers
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
4,000 Hz lower max frequency
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a lower maximum frequency than the average soundbar (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
Measured treble-extension figure used over generic 20 kHz claim.
18.9 Hz higher min frequency
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (70 Hz vs 51.1 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 51.1 Hz.
42.9% lower audio output power
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (40 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
4x higher standby power consumption
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a higher standby power consumption than the average soundbar (2 W vs 0.5 W). The average soundbar uses 0.5 W in standby.
Less advanced HDMI ARC type
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
Older HDMI version
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar uses 2 for HDMI version, while the average soundbar uses 2.1.
Less trusted origin
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar is from United States, while the average soundbar is from Japan.
Less advanced HDMI ARC type
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
What it is: Shows whether the soundbar uses ARC or eARC for TV audio over HDMI. ARC covers basic return audio, while eARC supports higher-bandwidth formats such as lossless Dolby Atmos and generally gives you more headroom for advanced TV-to-soundbar audio.
When it matters: When the TV will send sound back to the soundbar over HDMI and you care about getting the best audio formats your TV and streaming devices can pass through.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: eARC
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.none vs eARC
2 fewer drivers
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When you want a better idea of how complex the speaker array is inside the bar itself.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=4
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.2 vs 4
4,000 Hz lower max frequency
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a lower maximum frequency than the average soundbar (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
Measured treble-extension figure used over generic 20 kHz claim.
What it is: Highest reproducible audio frequency, measured in hertz.
When it matters: When you care about how far the system extends into the upper treble for effects, detail, and sparkle.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=20000 Hz
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a lower maximum frequency than the average soundbar (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.16000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
Older HDMI version
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar uses 2 for HDMI version, while the average soundbar uses 2.1.
What it is: Version of the HDMI standard supported for input/output.
When it matters: When you need the HDMI link to handle newer video, gaming, or audio-return features in your setup.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 2.1
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar uses 2 for HDMI version, while the average soundbar uses 2.1.2.0 vs 2.1
18.9 Hz higher min frequency
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (70 Hz vs 51.1 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 51.1 Hz.
What it is: Lowest reproducible audio frequency, measured in hertz.
When it matters: When deep bass extension matters and you want to know how low the system is supposed to reach.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <50 Hz
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (70 Hz vs 51.1 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 51.1 Hz.70 Hz vs 51.1 Hz
42.9% lower audio output power
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (40 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
What it is: Total continuous or peak audio output power, measured in watts.
When it matters: When you need enough headroom to fill a larger room or listen at higher volume without the system feeling strained.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >100 W
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (40 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.40 W vs 70 W
2.17x less popular
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar is less popular than the average soundbar (1.00 vs 2.171).
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the soundbar.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a soundbar reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar is less popular than the average soundbar (1.00 vs 2.171).1 vs 2.17
4x higher standby power consumption
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a higher standby power consumption than the average soundbar (2 W vs 0.5 W). The average soundbar uses 0.5 W in standby.
What it is: Power consumption during standby mode.
When it matters: When you care about power use while the soundbar is on or idle.
Importance: LOW
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a higher standby power consumption than the average soundbar (2 W vs 0.5 W). The average soundbar uses 0.5 W in standby.2 W vs 0.5 W

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar?

Compact 2.0 bar with Bluetooth, HDMI input, optical, AUX and USB
Voice-assistant compatibility, dialogue enhancement and night mode are useful conveniences
Straightforward option for buyers who want many basic connections in one small bar

What customers dislike about Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar?

No HDMI ARC/eARC despite the HDMI input
No subwoofer, no Wi‑Fi streaming and no higher-end surround setup
At 40 W it is better suited to smaller spaces than big rooms

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar Review | 109 Data compared

Best prices in UK

Best prices in US

Best rankings

Verdict

Technical Specifications of soundbar Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar vs the average soundbar

Why is Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar better than the average soundbar?

Why is Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar worse than the average soundbar?

Graphic comparison of Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar and other soundbars

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar?

What customers dislike about Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar?

Best alternatives

Compare Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar with other soundbars