VIZIO SB3621n-F8M vs LG SN4Y review

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VIZIO SB3621n-F8M vs LG SN4Y comparison chart

VIZIO SB3621n-F8M vs LG SN4Y review

VIZIO SB3621n-F8M
vs
LG SN4Y

In this article, we will talk about VIZIO SB3621n-F8M vs LG SN4Y comparison. The VIZIO SB3621n-F8M was rated 4.6, while the LG SN4Y has a rating 5.4. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up for the SB3621n-F8M and power, volume down, volume up, function for the SN4Y.

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 can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 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. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the SN4Y. We rated the connectivity of the SB3621n-F8M at 4 out of 10, while the SN4Y was rated 7/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. 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 support is not implemented in either the SB3621n-F8M or SN4Y. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SB3621n-F8M was rated 4/10, while the SN4Y received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG SN4Y over VIZIO SB3621n-F8M

  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
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Common

Product

VIZIO SB3621n-F8M
LG SN4Y

Model

SB3621n-F8M
SN4Y

Brand

VIZIO
LG

Reviews

659
0

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, volume down, volume up, function

Audio features

Built-in channels

2.1
2.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

400 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

has not
has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

VIZIO SmartCast
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

0/0
1/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

1/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

1/0
0/0

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)

has not
DTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual:X

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

91.4 x 5.1 x 7.6/36 x 2.1 x 3.2
89 x 5 x 7.6/35.1 x 2.3 x 3.4

Weight, kg/pounds

2.9/4.4
2.2/5.2

Other

Release year

2018
2020
VIZIO SB3621n-F8M
LG SN4Y
VIZIO SB3621n-F8M
LG SN4Y

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 4.6
  • 5.4
  • 4.6VIZIO SB3621n-F8M
  • 5.4LG SN4Y