VIZIO M512a-H6 vs Samsung Q700B review

Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

VIZIO M512a-H6 vs Samsung Q700B comparison chart

Overall
VIZIO M512a-H6
5.6
Samsung Q700B
5.8
4
4

VIZIO M512a-H6 vs Samsung Q700B review

VIZIO M512a-H6
vs
Samsung Q700B

I had a chance to test and compare two models: VIZIO M512a-H6 vs Samsung Q700B and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The VIZIO M512a-H6 was rated 5.6, while the Samsung Q700B has a rating 5.8.

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 Q700B has 3.1.2. 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 Q700B 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 Q700B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 8/10.

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

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Units from this comparison can process surround sound due to DTS:X support. The M512a-H6 was rated 8/10, while the Q700B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

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Common

Product

VIZIO M512a-H6
Samsung Q700B

Model

M512a-H6
Q700B

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
3.1.2

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

320 (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 TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Music

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS-HD HRA, DTS-HD MA, DTS Express, DTS 5.1ch

User manual

Manual

N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

101.6x6.8x10.3/40x2.6x4
111x6x11.9/43.7x2.4x4.7

Weight, kg/pounds

5.2/11.5
4.8/10.6

Other

Release year

2022
2022
VIZIO M512a-H6
Samsung Q700B
VIZIO M512a-H6
Samsung Q700B

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 5.6
  • 5.8
  • 5.6VIZIO M512a-H6
  • 5.8Samsung Q700B

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