The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - VIZIO SB46514-F6 vs Sony HT-A7000 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, SB46514-F6 has a total rating of 7.6 out of 10 versus 8 for HT-A7000.
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 7.1.2 for the Sony HT-A7000. Only the Sony HT-A7000 has a built-in subwoofer. The VIZIO SB46514-F6 got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Sony HT-A7000 9 for its audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the HT-A7000.
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 2/1 of the Sony HT-A7000. 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.
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-A7000. For multichannel surround VIZIO SB46514-F6 got a rating of 7, and Sony HT-A7000 10 out of 10.