This soundbar blew me away with its surround sound, and it's discounted for Presidents' Day

Published: (February 16, 2026 at 10:38 AM EST)
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Source: ZDNet

Source: ZDNet

Vizio 5.1 Soundbar SE

Close up of Vizio soundbar on a TV stand

If you’ve been looking to upgrade your home audio this year, this Vizio soundbar offers excellent audio quality for music and movies and is on sale during the Presidents’ Day weekend.

Also: The best Presidents’ Day deals we’ve found so far

Product details

  • Product: Vizio 5.1 Soundbar SE
  • Includes: 33‑inch soundbar, two rear surround‑sound speakers, and a wireless subwoofer
  • Discount: $30 off at Walmart, bringing the price to just under $200
  • Audio specs: Supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X; frequency response 45 Hz – 16 kHz ± 5 dB

Sound performance

I tested the soundbar last year and it delivered audio quality comparable to higher‑end, more expensive models. The two rear speakers really shine in movie mode.

Review: I found a portable soundbar that sounds as impressive as speakers twice its price

Companion app

The companion Vizio app lets you choose between three EQ presets—movie, music, or direct—and fine‑tune treble, bass, and subwoofer levels.

This discount won’t last forever, so be sure to check out the Vizio 5.1 Soundbar SE at Walmart during Presidents’ Day sales.

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How I rated this deal

Based on ZDNET’s deal‑rating system, this 13 % off offer would normally be a 2‑out‑of‑5 deal, but I gave it a 3 out of 5 because it’s my favorite soundbar on the market right now, and the sub‑$200 price makes it a great value for the sound quality.

Deals are subject to sell‑out or expire at any time. ZDNET continuously monitors and updates the deals we share to ensure they remain live and obtainable.

Also: How we rate deals at ZDNET in 2026

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