VIZIO M51ax-J6 vs LG SN4Y review

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VIZIO M51ax-J6 vs LG SN4Y comparison chart

VIZIO M51ax-J6 vs LG SN4Y review

VIZIO M51ax-J6
vs
LG SN4Y

In this article, we will talk about VIZIO M51ax-J6 vs LG SN4Y comparison. Both soundbars received a score of 5.4 in our ranking. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, source, demo, volume down, volume up for the M51ax-J6 and power, volume down, volume up, function for the SN4Y.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that M51ax-J6 has 5.1 and SN4Y has 2.1. 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. Rate 7 out of 10 received the VIZIO M51ax-J6 for audio features and specs, but the LG SN4Y received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not 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 M51ax-J6, so in the SN4Y there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the M51ax-J6 at 8 out of 10, while the SN4Y was rated 7/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the SN4Y provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the M51ax-J6. The M51ax-J6 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The M51ax-J6 was rated 8/10, while the SN4Y received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages VIZIO M51ax-J6 over LG SN4Y

  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages LG SN4Y over VIZIO M51ax-J6

  • App control
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Common

Product

VIZIO M51ax-J6
LG SN4Y

Model

M51ax-J6
SN4Y

Brand

VIZIO
LG

Reviews

0
0

General

Placement type

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

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, source, demo, volume down, volume up
power, volume down, volume up, function

Audio features

Built-in channels

5.1
2.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

400 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/1
1/1

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

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual:X

User manual

Manual

N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

91.4x5.6x8.8/36x2.2x3.5
89 x 5 x 7.6/35.1 x 2.3 x 3.4

Weight, kg/pounds

3.5/7.6
2.2/5.2

Other

Release year

2022
2020
VIZIO M51ax-J6
LG SN4Y
VIZIO M51ax-J6
LG SN4Y

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 5.4
  • 5.4
  • 5.4VIZIO M51ax-J6
  • 5.4LG SN4Y