LG S95QR vs VIZIO M512a-H6 review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: LG S95QR vs VIZIO M512a-H6 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The LG S95QR was rated 8.8, while the VIZIO M512a-H6 has a rating 5.6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that S95QR has 9.1.5 and M512a-H6 has 5.1.2. 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 9 out of 10 received the LG S95QR for audio features and specs, but the VIZIO M512a-H6 received 8 out of 10.

Streaming services

The S95QR can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S95QR. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG S95QR versus 1/1 HDMIs in the VIZIO M512a-H6. As in the S95QR, so in the M512a-H6 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the S95QR at 9 out of 10, while the M512a-H6 was rated 8/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the S95QR provides a device control application. 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 S95QR was rated 10/10, while the M512a-H6 received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG S95QR over VIZIO M512a-H6