VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs LG SPD7Y review

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VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs LG SPD7Y comparison chart

VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs LG SPD7Y review

VIZIO SB36512-F6
vs
LG SPD7Y

The VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs LG SPD7Y comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, SB36512-F6 has a total rating of 7.4 out of 10 versus 5.6 for SPD7Y.

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 3.1.2 for the LG SPD7Y. 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 SPD7Y 7 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

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

Connectivity

Only the VIZIO SB36512-F6 can 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 SPD7Y. 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 7/10, respectively.

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 SPD7Y. For multichannel surround VIZIO SB36512-F6 got a rating of 7, and LG SPD7Y 10 out of 10.

Advantages VIZIO SB36512-F6 over LG SPD7Y

  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • App control
  • Multi-room support

Advantages LG SPD7Y over VIZIO SB36512-F6

  • Compatible with DTS:X
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Common

Product

VIZIO SB36512-F6
LG SPD7Y

Model

SB36512-F6
SPD7Y

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
3.1.2

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

380 (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
has not

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
98.8x22.6x44.1/38.9x8.9x17.4

Weight, kg/pounds

2.5/5.6
3.8/8.4

Other

Release year

2018
2022
VIZIO SB36512-F6
LG SPD7Y
VIZIO SB36512-F6
LG SPD7Y

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7.4
  • 5.6
  • 7.4VIZIO SB36512-F6
  • 5.6LG SPD7Y

VIZIO SB36512-F6 competitors

LG SPD7Y competitors