Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Vizio V51-H6 review

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The Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Vizio V51-H6 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-M360/ZA was rated 6.6, while the Vizio V51-H6 has a rating 6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, power, input for the HW-M360/ZA and power, volume down, volume up, source, Bluetooth for the V51-H6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-M360/ZA has 2.1 and V51-H6 has 5.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the HW-M360/ZA via wireless, but V51-H6 has wired and wireless connection type. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking. The HW-M360/ZA can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the V51-H6. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-M360/ZA at 5 out of 10, while the V51-H6 was rated 6/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Vizio V51-H6 equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-M360/ZA may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HW-M360/ZA or V51-H6. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-M360/ZA was rated 4/10, while the V51-H6 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over Vizio V51-H6

Advantages Vizio V51-H6 over Samsung HW-M360/ZA