In this article, we will talk about VIZIO SB3651-E6 vs Sony HT-S40R comparison. The VIZIO SB3651-E6 was rated 7.6, while the Sony HT-S40R has a rating 5.2.
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 SB3651-E6 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. The SB3651-E6 can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SB3651-E6. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the VIZIO SB3651-E6 versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Sony HT-S40R. As in the SB3651-E6, 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 SB3651-E6 at 8 out of 10, while the HT-S40R was rated 7/10. The manufacturer of the SB3651-E6 provides a device control application. The VIZIO SB3651-E6 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the SB3651-E6 or HT-S40R. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SB3651-E6 was rated 4/10, while the HT-S40R received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.