LG SN5Y vs VIZIO SB3651-F6 review

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LG SN5Y vs VIZIO SB3651-F6 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SN5Y has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 6.8 for SB3651-F6. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, function and power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG SN5Y has 2.1 versus 5.1 for the VIZIO SB3651-F6. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The SN5Y has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the SB3651-F6 - wired and wireless. The LG SN5Y got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the VIZIO SB3651-F6 8 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the SB3651-F6.

Connectivity

Only the VIZIO SB3651-F6 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The LG SN5Y has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/0 of the VIZIO SB3651-F6. 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. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN5Y. 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 LG SN5Y got a rating of 5, and VIZIO SB3651-F6 6 out of 10.

Advantages LG SN5Y over VIZIO SB3651-F6

Advantages VIZIO SB3651-F6 over LG SN5Y