VIZIO M51ax-J6 vs Sony HT-S40R review

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In this article, we will talk about VIZIO M51ax-J6 vs Sony HT-S40R comparison. The VIZIO M51ax-J6 was rated 5.4, while the Sony HT-S40R has a rating 5.2.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. By the number of channels, the devices do not differ. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the M51ax-J6 via wireless, but HT-S40R has wired connection type. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking.

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. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the VIZIO M51ax-J6 versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Sony HT-S40R. As in the M51ax-J6, so in the HT-S40R there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the M51ax-J6 at 8 out of 10, while the HT-S40R 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 M51ax-J6. The M51ax-J6 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The same score of 8/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.

Advantages VIZIO M51ax-J6 over Sony HT-S40R