VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Samsung Q700B review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Samsung Q700B and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 was rated 7.4, while the Samsung Q700B has a rating 5.8.

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 Q700B has 3.1.2. 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 8 out of 10 received the VIZIO SB36512-F6 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung Q700B received 7 out of 10.

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 Samsung Q700B. As in the SB36512-F6, so in the Q700B 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 Q700B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SB36512-F6 was rated 7/10, while the Q700B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages VIZIO SB36512-F6 over Samsung Q700B

Advantages Samsung Q700B over VIZIO SB36512-F6