VIZIO M512a-H6 vs JBL BAR 500 review

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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.

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 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.

Streaming services

The BAR 500 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

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.

Features

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.

Multichannel surround

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.

Advantages VIZIO M512a-H6 over JBL BAR 500

Advantages JBL BAR 500 over VIZIO M512a-H6