VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs LG S90QY review

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VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs LG S90QY comparison chart

VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs LG S90QY review

VIZIO SB36512-F6
vs
LG S90QY

It makes sense comparing VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs LG S90QY because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SB36512-F6 has a total rating of 7.4 out of 10 versus 8 for S90QY.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the VIZIO SB36512-F6 has 5.1.2 versus 5.1.3 for the LG S90QY. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 8 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the LG S90QY. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 8/10.

Features

App control is available for the SB36512-F6. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Multi-room is only available for the VIZIO SB36512-F6.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the S90QY. For multichannel surround VIZIO SB36512-F6 got a rating of 7, and LG S90QY 10 out of 10.

Advantages VIZIO SB36512-F6 over LG S90QY

  • App control
  • Multi-room support

Advantages LG S90QY over VIZIO SB36512-F6

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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Common

Product

VIZIO SB36512-F6
LG S90QY

Model

SB36512-F6
S90QY

Brand

VIZIO
LG

Reviews

165
0

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
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

5.1.2
5.1.3

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

440 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Pandora, TIDAL, VIZIO SmartCast, Chromecast
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/0
1/1

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
0/0

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 TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS (other)

has not
DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround

User manual

Manual

N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

91.4 x 6.3 x 8.1/36 x 2.5 x 3.1
119.8x6.3x13.4/47.2x2.5x5.3

Weight, kg/pounds

2.5/5.6
5.1/11.1

Other

Release year

2018
2022
VIZIO SB36512-F6
LG S90QY
VIZIO SB36512-F6
LG S90QY

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

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  • worse
  • 7.4
  • 8
  • 7.4VIZIO SB36512-F6
  • 8LG S90QY