VIZIO SB46514-F6 vs Samsung Q990B review

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Rating 5 5

VIZIO SB46514-F6 vs Samsung Q990B comparison chart

Overall
VIZIO SB46514-F6
7.6
Samsung Q990B
9.8
10
9

VIZIO SB46514-F6 vs Samsung Q990B review

VIZIO SB46514-F6
vs
Samsung Q990B

VIZIO SB46514-F6 vs Samsung Q990B comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SB46514-F6 has a total rating of 7.6 out of 10 versus 9.8 for Q990B.

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 11.1.4 for the Samsung Q990B. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The VIZIO SB46514-F6 got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Samsung Q990B 10 for its audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the Q990B.

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 2/1 of the Samsung Q990B. 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 10/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. 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 Q990B. For multichannel surround VIZIO SB46514-F6 got a rating of 7, and Samsung Q990B 10 out of 10.

Advantages VIZIO SB46514-F6 over Samsung Q990B

  • Multi-room support

Advantages Samsung Q990B over VIZIO SB46514-F6

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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Common

Product

VIZIO SB46514-F6
Samsung Q990B

Model

SB46514-F6
Q990B

Brand

VIZIO
Samsung

Reviews

187
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

5.1.4
11.1.4

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

656 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
2

Separate speaker connections

wireless
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Pandora, Chromecast
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/1
2/1

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

Google Assistant

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Music

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS Virtual:X
DTS-HD HRA, DTS-HD MA, DTS Express, DTS 5.1ch

User manual

Manual

N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

116.8 x 8.4 x 6.4/46 x 2.5 x 3.3
123.1x6.8x13.7/48.5x2.7x5.4

Weight, kg/pounds

3.2/7.2
7.7/17

Other

Release year

2018
2022
VIZIO SB46514-F6
Samsung Q990B
VIZIO SB46514-F6
Samsung Q990B

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  • 7.6
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  • 7.6VIZIO SB46514-F6
  • 9.8Samsung Q990B