The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - VIZIO M512a-H6 vs Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, M512a-H6 has a total rating of 5.6 out of 10 versus 8.4 for Smart Ultra Soundbar.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 5.1.2. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The M512a-H6 has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the Smart Ultra Soundbar - wired. Both models received our 8 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Spotify support is available on the Smart Ultra Soundbar.
Only the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the M512a-H6 received a rating of 8/10 versus 9/10, respectively.
App control is available for the Smart Ultra Soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the Smart Ultra Soundbar. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the M512a-H6. For multichannel surround VIZIO M512a-H6 got a rating of 8, and Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar 6 out of 10.