VIZIO M512a-H6 vs Samsung B650 review

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VIZIO M512a-H6 vs Samsung B650 comparison chart

VIZIO M512a-H6 vs Samsung B650 review

VIZIO M512a-H6
vs
Samsung B650

The VIZIO M512a-H6 vs Samsung B650 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The VIZIO M512a-H6 was rated 5.6, while the Samsung B650 has a rating 4.8.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that M512a-H6 has 5.1.2 and B650 has 3.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 8 out of 10 received the VIZIO M512a-H6 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung B650 received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the M512a-H6, so in the B650 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the M512a-H6 at 8 out of 10, while the B650 was rated 7/10.

Features

None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the M512a-H6. The M512a-H6 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The M512a-H6 was rated 8/10, while the B650 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages VIZIO M512a-H6 over Samsung B650

  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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Common

Product

VIZIO M512a-H6
Samsung B650

Model

M512a-H6
B650

Brand

VIZIO
Samsung

Reviews

0
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, source, demo, volume down, volume up
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

5.1.2
3.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

430 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/1
1/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby 5.1ch

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS 5.1ch

User manual

Manual

N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

101.6x6.8x10.3/40x2.6x4
103x5.9x10.5/40.5x2.3x4.1

Weight, kg/pounds

5.2/11.5
3.1/6.8

Other

Release year

2022
2022
VIZIO M512a-H6
Samsung B650
VIZIO M512a-H6
Samsung B650

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 5.6
  • 4.8
  • 5.6VIZIO M512a-H6
  • 4.8Samsung B650

VIZIO M512a-H6 competitors

Samsung B650 competitors