Vizio V51-H6 vs Samsung S60B review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Vizio V51-H6 vs Samsung S60B. The Vizio V51-H6 was rated 6, while the Samsung S60B has a rating 8.4.

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 S60B has 5.0. 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 S60B has wireless connection type. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Vizio V51-H6 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung S60B received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

The S60B can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S60B. 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 S60B. As in the V51-H6, so in the S60B 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 S60B was rated 7/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S60B. The S60B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The V51-H6 was rated 5/10, while the S60B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Vizio V51-H6 over Samsung S60B

Advantages Samsung S60B over Vizio V51-H6