l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Samsung S60B. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 was rated 7.4, while the Samsung S60B has a rating 8.4.
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 S60B has 5.0. 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 S60B received 6 out of 10.
Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.
Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. 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 S60B. As in the SB36512-F6, so in the S60B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the SB36512-F6 at 8 out of 10, while the S60B was rated 7/10.
Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Samsung S60B equipped with a microphone. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 may become part of a multiroom system.
Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The S60B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SB36512-F6 was rated 7/10, while the S60B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.