VIZIO SB46514-F6 vs Sony HT-A3000 review
The VIZIO SB46514-F6 vs Sony HT-A3000 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, both soundbars have the same overall rating of 7.6.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the VIZIO SB46514-F6 has 5.1.4 versus 3.1 for the Sony HT-A3000. Only the Sony HT-A3000 has a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the HT-A3000.
Connectivity
These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The VIZIO SB46514-F6 has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 0/1 of the Sony HT-A3000. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SB46514-F6 received a rating of 8/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available for the SB46514-F6. A built-in microphone is present only on the SB46514-F6. Multi-room is only available for the VIZIO SB46514-F6.
Multichannel surround
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-A3000. For multichannel surround VIZIO SB46514-F6 got a rating of 7, and Sony HT-A3000 10 out of 10.
Advantages VIZIO SB46514-F6 over Sony HT-A3000
- Separate subwoofer in package
- App control
- Microphone
- Multi-room support
Advantages Sony HT-A3000 over VIZIO SB46514-F6
- Built-in subwoofer
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- 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
- 7.6VIZIO SB46514-F6
- 7.6Sony HT-A3000
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