It makes sense comparing VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs VIZIO SB2920-C6 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 4 for SB2920-C6. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up and power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth, respectively.
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 2.0 for the VIZIO SB2920-C6. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The SB36512-F6 has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the SB2920-C6 - wired. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the VIZIO SB2920-C6 5 for its audio features and specs.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the SB36512-F6.
Only the VIZIO SB36512-F6 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the SB36512-F6 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SB36512-F6 received a rating of 8/10 versus 5/10, respectively.
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.
Only the SB36512-F6 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X.