VIZIO SB46514-F6 vs LG S80QY review
The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - VIZIO SB46514-F6 vs LG S80QY 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 7.8 for S80QY.
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 3.1.3 for the LG S80QY. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the S80QY.
Connectivity
These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 8/10. 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 S80QY. For multichannel surround VIZIO SB46514-F6 got a rating of 7, and LG S80QY 10 out of 10.
Advantages VIZIO SB46514-F6 over LG S80QY
- App control
- Microphone
- Multi-room support
Advantages LG S80QY over VIZIO SB46514-F6
- 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
- 7.8LG S80QY
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