VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Yamaha YAS-109 review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Yamaha YAS-109 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SB36512-F6 has a total rating of 7.4 out of 10 versus 8 for YAS-109. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, microphone mute, 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 2.1 for the Yamaha YAS-109. Only the Yamaha YAS-109 has a built-in subwoofer. The SB36512-F6 has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the YAS-109 - wired. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the Yamaha YAS-109 5 for its 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 Yamaha YAS-109. 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.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the YAS-109. Multi-room is only available for the VIZIO SB36512-F6.

Multichannel surround

Only the SB36512-F6 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround VIZIO SB36512-F6 got a rating of 7, and Yamaha YAS-109 8 out of 10.

Advantages VIZIO SB36512-F6 over Yamaha YAS-109

Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over VIZIO SB36512-F6