VIZIO M512a-H6 vs LG SLM4R review
VIZIO M512a-H6 vs LG SLM4R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, M512a-H6 has a total rating of 5.6 out of 10 versus 5.2 for SLM4R. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up and power, volume down, volume up, function, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the VIZIO M512a-H6 has 5.1.2 versus 4.1 for the LG SLM4R. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The VIZIO M512a-H6 got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the LG SLM4R 7 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
Connectivity
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the M512a-H6 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the M512a-H6 received a rating of 8/10 versus 6/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the SLM4R. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Only the M512a-H6 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the M512a-H6. For multichannel surround VIZIO M512a-H6 got a rating of 8, and LG SLM4R 5 out of 10.
Advantages VIZIO M512a-H6 over LG SLM4R
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages LG SLM4R over VIZIO M512a-H6
- App control
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
Manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 5.6VIZIO M512a-H6
- 5.2LG SLM4R
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