The Samsung HW-J355 vs VIZIO SB46514-F6 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, HW-J355 has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 7.6 for SB46514-F6. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input and power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-J355 has 2.1 versus 5.1.4 for the VIZIO SB46514-F6. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The HW-J355 has a wired and wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the SB46514-F6 - wireless. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Each of rivals supports AirPlay. Spotify support is available on the HW-J355.
These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the SB46514-F6 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-J355 received a rating of 6/10 versus 8/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the SB46514-F6. Multi-room is only available for the VIZIO SB46514-F6.
Only the SB46514-F6 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-J355 got a rating of 4, and VIZIO SB46514-F6 7 out of 10.