VIZIO SB3651-E6 vs LG SN6Y review

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VIZIO SB3651-E6 vs LG SN6Y review

VIZIO SB3651-E6
vs
LG SN6Y

An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so VIZIO SB3651-E6 vs LG SN6Y comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SB3651-E6 has a total rating of 7.6 out of 10 versus 6.2 for SN6Y. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up and power, volume down, volume up, function, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the VIZIO SB3651-E6 has 5.1 versus 3.1 for the LG SN6Y. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the SB3651-E6.

Connectivity

Only the VIZIO SB3651-E6 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The VIZIO SB3651-E6 has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the LG SN6Y. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 8/10.

Features

Both models support voice control using Google Assistant. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround VIZIO SB3651-E6 got a rating of 4, and LG SN6Y 5 out of 10.

Advantages VIZIO SB3651-E6 over LG SN6Y

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
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Common

Product

VIZIO SB3651-E6
LG SN6Y

Model

SB3651-E6
SN6Y

Brand

VIZIO
LG

Reviews

419
87

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

5.1
3.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

420 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
0

Separate speaker connections

wired
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer, Chromecast
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/0
1/1

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
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

1/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

Google Assistant
Google Assistant

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

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

91.4 x 5 x 7.6/36 x 2.1 x 3.2
104 x 5 x 7.6/41.7 x 2.2 x 3.4

Weight, kg/pounds

1.8/4.6
3.1/7.6

Other

Release year

2017
2020
VIZIO SB3651-E6
LG SN6Y
VIZIO SB3651-E6
LG SN6Y

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7.6
  • 6.2
  • 7.6VIZIO SB3651-E6
  • 6.2LG SN6Y

VIZIO SB3651-E6 competitors

LG SN6Y competitors