VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Samsung HW-M360/ZA review

Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Samsung HW-M360/ZA comparison chart

Overall
VIZIO SB36512-F6
7.4
Samsung HW-M360/ZA
6.6
7
6

VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Samsung HW-M360/ZA review

VIZIO SB36512-F6
vs
Samsung HW-M360/ZA

The VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Samsung HW-M360/ZA comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 was rated 7.4, while the Samsung HW-M360/ZA has a rating 6.6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up for the SB36512-F6 and volume down, volume up, power, input for the HW-M360/ZA.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SB36512-F6 has 5.1.2 and HW-M360/ZA has 2.1. 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. Rate 8 out of 10 received the VIZIO SB36512-F6 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung HW-M360/ZA received 7 out of 10. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SB36512-F6. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the SB36512-F6. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the SB36512-F6 at 8 out of 10, while the HW-M360/ZA was rated 5/10.

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 can become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the SB36512-F6. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SB36512-F6 was rated 7/10, while the HW-M360/ZA received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages VIZIO SB36512-F6 over Samsung HW-M360/ZA

  • WI-FI enabled
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos

Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over VIZIO SB36512-F6

  • Amazon Music compatible
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Common

Product

VIZIO SB36512-F6
Samsung HW-M360/ZA

Model

SB36512-F6
HW-M360/ZA

Brand

VIZIO
Samsung

Reviews

165
920

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
volume down, volume up, power, input

Audio features

Built-in channels

5.1.2
2.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

200

Separate speaker (in package)

2
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
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, TIDAL, VIZIO SmartCast, Chromecast
Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer, Chromecast

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/0
0/0

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
1/0

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
has not

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

91.4 x 6.3 x 8.1/36 x 2.5 x 3.1
88.9 x 5.1 x 5.8/35.7 x 2.1 x 2.7

Weight, kg/pounds

2.5/5.6
1.4/3.3

Other

Release year

2018
2017
VIZIO SB36512-F6
Samsung HW-M360/ZA
VIZIO SB36512-F6
Samsung HW-M360/ZA

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7.4
  • 6.6
  • 7.4VIZIO SB36512-F6
  • 6.6Samsung HW-M360/ZA

VIZIO SB36512-F6 competitors

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