VIZIO SB46514-F6 vs Samsung Q700B review
I had a chance to test and compare two models: VIZIO SB46514-F6 vs Samsung Q700B and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The VIZIO SB46514-F6 was rated 7.6, while the Samsung Q700B has a rating 5.8.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SB46514-F6 has 5.1.4 and Q700B has 3.1.2. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SB46514-F6. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the SB46514-F6, so in the Q700B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 8/10. The manufacturer of the SB46514-F6 provides a device control application. The VIZIO SB46514-F6 equipped with a microphone. The VIZIO SB46514-F6 may become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The Q700B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SB46514-F6 was rated 7/10, while the Q700B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages VIZIO SB46514-F6 over Samsung Q700B
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
- Multi-room support
Advantages Samsung Q700B over VIZIO SB46514-F6
- 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
- 5.8Samsung Q700B
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