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LG SK9Y vs Vizio SB36512-F6
Side-by-Side Comparison
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LG SK9Y
Vizio SB36512-F6
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Updated Jan 11, 2024 07:53 PM
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Amazon.comTested using Methodology v1.2
Updated Jan 12, 2024 04:18 PM
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Channels5.1.2
Channels5.1.2
Variants
- SK9Y
- SB36512-F6
Our Verdict
LG SK9Y
Vizio SB36512-F6
The Vizio SB36512-F6 is a better overall soundbar than the LG SK9Y since we haven’t tested the SK9Y with the optional satellites. The Vizio can get louder and has a great stereo frequency response. Its dedicated center channels also perform quite significantly better for dialog, but the Vizio lacks a dialog enhancement feature, which the LG does have. The LG soundbar is also better-built and should perform better with discrete surround speakers. It also has Wi-Fi compatibility and Chromecast built-in.
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SK9Y
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BestBuy.comMain Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.3
7.8
Stereo Frequency Response
7.1
8.1
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
No
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
Partial, wired to wireless sub
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
47.1" (119.7 cm)
36.0" (91.5 cm)
Height
2.0" (5.2 cm)
2.6" (6.6 cm)
Depth
5.7" (14.5 cm)
3.4" (8.7 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.7" (22.0 cm)
7.0" (17.9 cm)
Height
15.3" (38.8 cm)
11.5" (29.2 cm)
Depth
12.2" (31.1 cm)
11.4" (29.0 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
2.6" (6.6 cm)
Height
N/A
5.7" (14.5 cm)
Depth
N/A
2.9" (7.3 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Mountable Satellites
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
Yes
Build Quality
7.5
7.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
N/A
Digital Optical Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.1
8.1
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Direct
Slope
0.45
-0.49
Std. Err.
3.16 dB
2.74 dB
Channels
5.1.2
5.1.2
Low-Frequency Extension
54.2 Hz
33.6 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.1
8.2
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Direct
Suggested Bass Setting
2
-4
Suggested Treble Setting
0
2
Slope
-0.05
0.13
Std. Err.
3.28 dB
2.43 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
52.6 Hz
34.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.6 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.88 dB
2.21 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.7
8.4
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
89.2 dB SPL
94.4 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
0.80 dB
0.72 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
6.6
7.4
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.86
0.49
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.91
2.51
Center
7.8
8.5
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.83
-0.12
Std. Err.
3.65 dB
2.33 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
85.0 dB SPL
90.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.71
0.41
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.61
1.75
Surround 5.1
5.3
6.8
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Discrete
Slope
-0.28
-1.91
Std. Err.
5.58 dB
5.46 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
88.5 dB SPL
90.2 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.44
0.47
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.80
2.26
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
6.2
6.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
0.19
0.01
Std. Err.
3.75 dB
4.64 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.4 dB SPL
90.2 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.92
1.91
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
10.83
1.02
Sound Enhancement Features
7.4
5.9
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
No
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
ARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
1
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
1
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
1
Ethernet
1
1
Subwoofer Output
No
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
8.4
8.3
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Not Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
DTS:X
No
Not Supported
eARC
No
DTS-HD MA
No
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
9.8
9.7
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
DTS:X
No
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
No
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 5.1
5.1 PCM
Yes
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
8.0
7.4
Latency Video
ARC
76 ms
56 ms
Optical
80 ms
53 ms
Full HDMI In
-16 ms
-85 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
7.8
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
No
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
No
Wireless Playback
9.0
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
Yes
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
Partial, wired to wireless sub
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
No
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
LG Wi-Fi Speaker
iOS
Yes
Android
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
All
Casts Device Files
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Standby
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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