VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs LG SN11RG review

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VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs LG SN11RG comparison chart

VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs LG SN11RG review

VIZIO SB36512-F6
vs
LG SN11RG

VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs LG SN11RG comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SB36512-F6 has a total rating of 7.4 out of 10 versus 7.5 for SN11RG. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up and power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone, respectively.

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 7.1.4 for the LG SN11RG. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the LG SN11RG 9 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the SB36512-F6.

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 2/1 of the LG SN11RG. 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. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN11RG. 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 SN11RG. For multichannel surround VIZIO SB36512-F6 got a rating of 7, and LG SN11RG 10 out of 10.

Advantages VIZIO SB36512-F6 over LG SN11RG

  • Spotify support
  • Multi-room support

Advantages LG SN11RG over VIZIO SB36512-F6

  • Microphone
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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Common

Product

VIZIO SB36512-F6
LG SN11RG

Model

SB36512-F6
SN11RG

Brand

VIZIO
LG

Reviews

165
19

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
power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone

Audio features

Built-in channels

5.1.2
7.1.4

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

770 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
2

Separate speaker connections

wireless
wireless

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
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/0
2/1

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

Google Assistant

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TruHD

DTS:X

DTS (other)

has not
DTS HD, DTS Digital Surround

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

91.4 x 6.3 x 8.1/36 x 2.5 x 3.1
142.2 x 5 x 12.7/56.8 x 2.5 x 5.8

Weight, kg/pounds

2.5/5.6
6.8/15.9

Other

Release year

2018
2020
VIZIO SB36512-F6
LG SN11RG
VIZIO SB36512-F6
LG SN11RG

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

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  • 7.4
  • 7.5
  • 7.4VIZIO SB36512-F6
  • 7.5LG SN11RG