VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs VIZIO M512a-H6 review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs VIZIO M512a-H6 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 was rated 7.4, while the VIZIO M512a-H6 has a rating 5.6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up for the SB36512-F6 and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up for the M512a-H6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. By the number of channels, the devices do not differ. 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 8 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The SB36512-F6 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SB36512-F6. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the VIZIO SB36512-F6 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the VIZIO M512a-H6. As in the SB36512-F6, so in the M512a-H6 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.

Features

The manufacturer of the SB36512-F6 provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The M512a-H6 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SB36512-F6 was rated 7/10, while the M512a-H6 received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages VIZIO SB36512-F6 over VIZIO M512a-H6

Advantages VIZIO M512a-H6 over VIZIO SB36512-F6