I had a chance to test and compare two models: VIZIO SB3651-E6 vs Samsung Q700B and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The VIZIO SB3651-E6 was rated 7.6, while the Samsung Q700B has a rating 5.8.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SB3651-E6 has 5.1 and Q700B has 3.1.2. 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. 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 1/1 HDMIs in the Samsung Q700B. As in the SB3651-E6, so in the Q700B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 8/10. 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 is onboard the Q700B. The Q700B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SB3651-E6 was rated 4/10, while the Q700B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.