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

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs VIZIO SB36512-F6 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung HW-M360/ZA was rated 5.6, while the VIZIO SB36512-F6 has a rating 7. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, power, input for the HW-M360/ZA and power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up for the SB36512-F6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-M360/ZA has 2.1 and SB36512-F6 has 5.1.2. 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. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-M360/ZA for audio features and specs, but the VIZIO SB36512-F6 received 8 out of 10. Both the HW-M360/ZA and the SB36512-F6 have Google Play Music on board. 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 HW-M360/ZA at 5 out of 10, while the SB36512-F6 was rated 8/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 may 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. DTS Virtual:X technology not supported by any of the soundbars in this review. The HW-M360/ZA was rated 2/10, while the SB36512-F6 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.