In this article, we will talk about VIZIO M512a-H6 vs JBL BAR 500 comparison. The VIZIO M512a-H6 was rated 5.6, while the JBL BAR 500 has a rating 8.6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, source, demo, volume down, volume up for the M512a-H6 and power, volume down, volume up for the BAR 500.
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 BAR 500 has 5.1. 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 JBL BAR 500 received 7 out of 10.
The BAR 500 can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the BAR 500. 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 BAR 500 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 BAR 500 was rated 10/10.
The manufacturer of the BAR 500 provides a device control application. The JBL BAR 500 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The M512a-H6 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The M512a-H6 was rated 8/10, while the BAR 500 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.