The VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Vizio V51-H6 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 was rated 7.4, while the Vizio V51-H6 has a rating 6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up for the SB36512-F6 and power, volume down, volume up, source, Bluetooth for the V51-H6.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SB36512-F6 has 5.1.2 and V51-H6 has 5.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the SB36512-F6 via wireless, but V51-H6 has wired and wireless connection type. Rate 8 out of 10 received the VIZIO SB36512-F6 for audio features and specs, but the Vizio V51-H6 received 7 out of 10.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The SB36512-F6 can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SB36512-F6. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the VIZIO SB36512-F6 versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Vizio V51-H6. As in the SB36512-F6, so in the V51-H6 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the SB36512-F6 at 8 out of 10, while the V51-H6 was rated 6/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Vizio V51-H6 equipped with a microphone. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 may become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the SB36512-F6. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SB36512-F6 was rated 7/10, while the V51-H6 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.