VIZIO SB4451-C0 vs LG SK1 review

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VIZIO SB4451-C0 vs LG SK1 comparison chart

VIZIO SB4451-C0 vs LG SK1 review

VIZIO SB4451-C0
vs
LG SK1

I had a chance to test and compare two models: VIZIO SB4451-C0 vs LG SK1 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The VIZIO SB4451-C0 was rated 7.2, while the LG SK1 has a rating 4.5.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SB4451-C0 has 5.1 and SK1 has 2.0. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. Rate 8 out of 10 received the VIZIO SB4451-C0 for audio features and specs, but the LG SK1 received 5 out of 10. The SB4451-C0 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SB4451-C0. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the SB4451-C0. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the SB4451-C0 at 8 out of 10, while the SK1 was rated 6/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the SB4451-C0 provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The VIZIO SB4451-C0 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the SB4451-C0 or SK1. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The same score of 4/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.

Advantages VIZIO SB4451-C0 over LG SK1

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • App control
  • Multi-room support
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Common

Product

VIZIO SB4451-C0
LG SK1

Model

SB4451-C0
SK1

Brand

VIZIO
LG

Reviews

123
118

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
2.0

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

40

Separate speaker (in package)

2
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

VIZIO SmartCast
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/0
0/0

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 Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

has not
has not

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

111.7 x 7.6 x 7.6/44 x 3 x 3
71 x 12.7 x 17.7/28.5 x 5.4 x 7.9

Weight, kg/pounds

4.5/10.8
1.8/4.4

Other

Release year

2016
2018
VIZIO SB4451-C0
LG SK1
VIZIO SB4451-C0
LG SK1

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7.2
  • 4.5
  • 7.2VIZIO SB4451-C0
  • 4.5LG SK1