Vizio V51-H6 vs Samsung Q700B review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Vizio V51-H6 vs Samsung Q700B and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Vizio V51-H6 was rated 6, while the Samsung Q700B has a rating 5.8.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that V51-H6 has 5.1 and Q700B has 3.1.2. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the V51-H6 via wired and wireless, but Q700B has wireless connection type. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking.

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. There are 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Vizio V51-H6 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Samsung Q700B. As in the V51-H6, so in the Q700B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the V51-H6 at 6 out of 10, while the Q700B was rated 8/10. The manufacturer of the V51-H6 provides a device control application. The Vizio V51-H6 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Q700B. The Q700B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The V51-H6 was rated 5/10, while the Q700B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Vizio V51-H6 over Samsung Q700B

Advantages Samsung Q700B over Vizio V51-H6