ZVOX SB380 vs VIZIO M51ax-J6 review
l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – ZVOX SB380 vs VIZIO M51ax-J6. The ZVOX SB380 was rated 4, while the VIZIO M51ax-J6 has a rating 5.4. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, input for the SB380 and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up for the M51ax-J6.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SB380 has 3.1 and M51ax-J6 has 5.1. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the ZVOX SB380. Rate 6 out of 10 received the ZVOX SB380 for audio features and specs, but the VIZIO M51ax-J6 received 7 out of 10.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.
Connectivity
Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Bluetooth support integrated in the M51ax-J6. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the M51ax-J6. We rated the connectivity of the SB380 at 4 out of 10, while the M51ax-J6 was rated 8/10.
Features
None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the M51ax-J6. The M51ax-J6 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SB380 was rated 4/10, while the M51ax-J6 received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages ZVOX SB380 over VIZIO M51ax-J6
- Built-in subwoofer
Advantages VIZIO M51ax-J6 over ZVOX SB380
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Bluetooth enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 4ZVOX SB380
- 5.4VIZIO M51ax-J6
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