Nov 22, 2019
Read MoreVIZIO SB36512-F6 vs VIZIO SB3651-E6 review
VIZIO SB36512-F6 review
Comparing VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs VIZIO SB3651-E6, Vizio SB 36512-F6 is one of the most inexpensive ways to get the Dolby Atmos element in your arsenal of home speakers. The compact design includes dedicated rear speakers and the number of inputs exceeds the number of competitors with Bluetooth, HDMI input / output and Chromecast Wi-Fi music. The superb Vizio SB 36512-F6 combines Dolby Atmos effects into a compact soundbar with rear speakers and subwoofer - and all this at a very affordable price. There are 5.1.2 built-in channels. 
VIZIO SB3651-E6 review
Concerning VIZIO SB3651-E6 vs SB36512-F6, E6 doesn’t try to use DSP or artificial processing to simulate a surround-sound experience. Instead, a pair of dedicated speakers handle side-surround duties. The speakers are small enough to pass inspection from most spouses, but they'll raise eyebrows from home theater purists. The surround speakers plug into the subwoofer with very long long speaker wires terminating with RCA connectors. There are 5.1 built-in channels. 
VIZIO SB 36512-F6 pros & cons
Pros
- The satellite speakers have color coded inputs of blue and gray to help indicate which speaker is which
- I’ve also Chromecasted music from my Google Play Music library directly onto the soundbar and having the sound setting being defaulted to “music” instead of “direct” also blew my mind away
Cons
- It does not process HDR color information accurately with apple tv 4k
VIZIO SB3651-E6 pros & cons
Pros
- A true 5.1-channel surround experience provide by discrete left and right surround speakers
- SmartCast app provides top-notch integration with Google Chromecast
- Great IR remote, and extensive control via SmartCast mobile app
Cons
- Only average sound quality
VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs VIZIO SB3651-E6
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Product
VIZIO SB36512-F6
VIZIO SB3651-E6
Model
SB36512-F6
SB3651-E6
Brand
VIZIO
VIZIO
Reviews
150
270
General
Placement type
table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable
Connection to source
wired, wireless
wired, wireless
Soundbar buttons
power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up
power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up
Audio features
Built-in channels
5.1.2
5.1
Amplification type
active
active
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
2
2
Separate speaker connections
wireless
wired
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
wireless
wireless
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Pandora, TIDAL, VIZIO SmartCast, Chromecast
Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer, Chromecast
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
NFC
HDMI input/output
1/0
1/0
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
1/0
1/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
1/0
1/0
Headphone output
0
0
Subwoofer output
0
0
Features
Voice control
Google Assistant
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)
has not
has not
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
91.4 x 6.3 x 8.1/36 x 2.5 x 3.1
91.4 x 5 x 7.6/36 x 2.1 x 3.2
Weight, kg/pounds
2.5/5.6
1.8/4.6
Other
Release year
2018
2017
Soundbars CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.4VIZIO SB36512-F6
- 7.6VIZIO SB3651-E6
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