Vizio 2.0 Soundbar (SB2020n-J6) Review [ Compact & Budget ]

6.9 Mixed Usages
7.3 SOUND QUALITY
7.3 BASS ACCURACY :
8.3 AUDIO & VIDEO LATENCY:
4.6 AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:
7 BUILD QUALITY :
Release year: 2021 Rating: 4.4

Vizio SB2020n-J6 is a 2.0 channel soundbar that is compact in size. It is only 20” long and is best for small spaces. It supports DTS Virtual: X to deliver virtual multidimensional sound. It has multiple EQ presets like Movies, Game, Dialogue. It also has a Night Mode.For a better soundbar, check the Vizio V Series V21-H8.

Our Verdict

Vizio SB2020n-J6 is a cheap soundbar. Since it is a 2.0 channel soundbar, expect average performance from the bar. It is an upgrade over TV speakers and shows decent sound quality. Use the bass and treble controls to tweak the sound. Movies are enjoyable but you might need to overlook accuracy. Loudness is good for small spaces. Music sounds pretty well with balanced sound profile.

PROS
  • Good built
  • Low latency
  • Affordable
  • Dialogue enhancement option
  • Clear vocals
CONS
  • No dedicated subwoofer
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Specification

GENERAL

Number of Channel 2.0 Channel
Placement Type Table-top
Connectivity Type Wireless
Subwoofer Feature Without Subwoofer
Rear Speaker N/A
Central Channel Speaker N/A
Audio Enhancement Features Yes
HDMI input/output N/A
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) Yes
Loudness Moderate ( ± 80db)
Warranty 24 months Months

CONNECTIVITY:

Digital Optical Audio Input ( Toslink ) 1 Optical Audio Input
HDMI ARC None
HDMI Output None
Full HDMI Input None
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 1
RCA Ports No
USB Port 1 USB Port
Ethernet Jack No

AUDIO QUALITY ( TESTED )

Dialogue & Vocal Accuracy Frequency deviation from target is less than standard error (3.4 dB ); which means soundbar is very good to reproduce dialog and instrumental music
Bass Accuracy ( for music, film scores, movies, and games) Soundbar 's Low-Frequency-Extension is more than 35 Hz. Which means It can reproduce the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass accurately.
3- Dimensional Sound Accuracy ( Sound Stage) soundstage has good focus overall but but some sound tracks seem to be bit more diffused and lack separation.
Total Harmonic Distortion ( Center Channel ) No Dedicated Center Channel Speaker. So, it can not produce sound quite as clear as 3.0, 3.2 , 5.1 or 7.2 channels Soundbar. But It has decent center performance to produce accurate audio and dialogue.
Surround Sound Imaging ( Rear Channel ) No dedicated or alternative channel for surround content. So it downmixes surround content to stereo.
Streo Dynamics ( Loudness ): Dynamic Range Compression @ Standard Volume (80 dB) is more than standard deviation (<2 dB).
Audio & Video Latency Here no visible latency via ARC (N/A) and Optical (50 ms) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input (N/A).

AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:

Digital Room Correction: N/A
Auto Volume Adjustment/ Night Mode: Yes
Equilizer Options: Presets
Bass Adjustment ( Thump & Punch of sound) Yes
Treble Adjustent ( Brightness and Clarity od Audio) Yes
Surround Level Adjustment: N/A
Virtual Surround Effect: Yes

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT ( HDMI ARC)

eARC Standard N/A
Dolby Atmos N/A
Dolby Digital N/A
Dolby Digital Plus N/A
DTS N/A
DTS: X N/A
Dolby True HD ( eARC only ) N/A
DTS- HD MA (eARC only) N/A
5.1 PCM ( eARC only ) N/A

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT (FULL HDMI IN' PORT ):

Dolby Atmos : N/A
DTS:X : N/A
Dolby Digital : N/A
Dolby Digital Plus: N/A
DTS : N/A
Dolby TrueHD : N/A
DTS-HD MA : N/A
5.1 PCM N/A

AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORT ( OPTICAL PORT ):

Dolby Digital : N/A
DTS : N/A

DRIVERS SPECS

Tweeter Size and Type : none
Midrange Size & Types: none
Woofer Size & Type : none
Subwoofer Driver none

BUILD MATERIAL

Enclosure No Subwoofer
Finish The bar has a decent build quality. It's made of good-quality plastic with a solid feel.
Color Black
Soundbar Width 20.0
Soundbar Height 2.2
Soundbar Depth 4.4
Subwoofer Width None
Subwoofer Depth None
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Details Review
Vizio 2.0 Soundbar (SB2020n-J6) Review [ Compact & Budget ]
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