If you have already decided that you want to buy a new soundbar, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the VIZIO SB46514-F6 vs Bose Smart Soundbar 600 comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The VIZIO SB46514-F6 was rated 7.6, while the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 has a rating 8.4.
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 Smart Soundbar 600 has 5.1.2. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the SB46514-F6 via wireless, but Smart Soundbar 600 has wired connection type. Rate 7 out of 10 received the VIZIO SB46514-F6 for audio features and specs, but the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 received 8 out of 10. The Smart Soundbar 600 can play audio from Spotify.
Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. 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 Smart Soundbar 600 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the SB46514-F6 at 8 out of 10, while the Smart Soundbar 600 was rated 9/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The VIZIO SB46514-F6 may become part of a multiroom system.
Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SB46514-F6 was rated 7/10, while the Smart Soundbar 600 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.