VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar review
The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, SB36512-F6 has a total rating of 7.4 out of 10 versus 8.4 for Smart Ultra Soundbar.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 5.1.2. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The SB36512-F6 has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the Smart Ultra Soundbar - wired. 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 Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SB36512-F6 received a rating of 8/10 versus 9/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the Smart Ultra Soundbar. Multi-room is only available for the VIZIO SB36512-F6.
Multichannel surround
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround VIZIO SB36512-F6 got a rating of 7, and Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar 6 out of 10.
Advantages VIZIO SB36512-F6 over Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Multi-room support
Advantages Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar over VIZIO SB36512-F6
- Amazon Music compatible
- Microphone
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7.4VIZIO SB36512-F6
- 8.4Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar
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