It makes sense comparing VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs LG SN9YG 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 7 for SN9YG. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up and power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone, respectively.
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. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 8 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the SB36512-F6.
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 SN9YG. 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. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN9YG. Multi-room is only available for the VIZIO SB36512-F6.
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SN9YG. For multichannel surround VIZIO SB36512-F6 got a rating of 7, and LG SN9YG 10 out of 10.