VIZIO SB2821-D6 vs VIZIO SB36512-F6 review

Votes 2 2
Rating 3.5 3.5

VIZIO SB2821-D6 vs VIZIO SB36512-F6 comparison chart

Overall
VIZIO SB2821-D6
4.8
VIZIO SB36512-F6
7.4
4
7

VIZIO SB2821-D6 vs VIZIO SB36512-F6 review

VIZIO SB2821-D6
vs
VIZIO SB36512-F6

I had a chance to test and compare two models: VIZIO SB2821-D6 vs VIZIO SB36512-F6 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The VIZIO SB2821-D6 was rated 4.8, while the VIZIO SB36512-F6 has a rating 7.4. Soundbars have the same set of buttons - power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SB2821-D6 has 2.1 and SB36512-F6 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 6 out of 10 received the VIZIO SB2821-D6 for audio features and specs, but the VIZIO SB36512-F6 received 8 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The SB36512-F6 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SB36512-F6. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the SB36512-F6. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the SB2821-D6 at 4 out of 10, while the SB36512-F6 was rated 8/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the SB36512-F6 provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the SB36512-F6. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SB2821-D6 was rated 5/10, while the SB36512-F6 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages VIZIO SB36512-F6 over VIZIO SB2821-D6

  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • App control
  • Multi-room support
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
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Common

Product

VIZIO SB2821-D6
VIZIO SB36512-F6

Model

SB2821-D6
SB36512-F6

Brand

VIZIO
VIZIO

Reviews

2005
165

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up
power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up

Audio features

Built-in channels

2.1
5.1.2

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

Separate speaker (in package)

0
2

Separate speaker connections

wired, 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

TIDAL, VIZIO SmartCast, Chromecast
Pandora, TIDAL, VIZIO SmartCast, Chromecast

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
1

NFC

HDMI input/output

0/0
1/0

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

1/0
1/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

1/0
1/0

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 Digital
Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS TruSurround
has not

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

28 x 3 x 3/71.1 x 7.6 x 7.6
91.4 x 6.3 x 8.1/36 x 2.5 x 3.1

Weight, kg/pounds

1.3/3.8
2.5/5.6

Other

Release year

2016
2018
VIZIO SB2821-D6
VIZIO SB36512-F6
VIZIO SB2821-D6
VIZIO SB36512-F6

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 4.8
  • 7.4
  • 4.8VIZIO SB2821-D6
  • 7.4VIZIO SB36512-F6

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