Vizio V51-H6 vs Samsung S60B review
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
- Separate subwoofer in package
Advantages Samsung S60B over Vizio V51-H6
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
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)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6Vizio V51-H6
- 8.4Samsung S60B
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