It makes sense comparing VIZIO SB46514-F6 vs Sonos Playbar because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SB46514-F6 has a total rating of 7.6 out of 10 versus 5.5 for Playbar. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth and play/pause, volume up, volume down, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the VIZIO SB46514-F6 has 5.1.4 versus 3.0 for the Sonos Playbar. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
The VIZIO SB46514-F6 has support AirPlay, and its competitor in our comparison has AirPlay 2. Spotify support is available on the Playbar.
These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Only the SB46514-F6 has Bluetooth support. Only the SB46514-F6 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the SB46514-F6 received a rating of 8/10 versus 3/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the SB46514-F6. Multi-room is only available for the VIZIO SB46514-F6.
Only the SB46514-F6 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround VIZIO SB46514-F6 got a rating of 7, and Sonos Playbar 4 out of 10.