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Vizio SB36312-G6 vs LG SP7Y
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Vizio SB36312-G6
LG SP7Y
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Channels3.1.2
Channels5.1
Variants
- SB36312-G6 (Black)
- SP7Y (Black)
Our Verdict
Vizio SB36312-G6
LG SP7Y
The LG SP7Y is a bit better soundbar than the Vizio SB36312-G6. The LG is better built, with better soundstage and surround performances. It gets louder than the Vizio, and it comes with more sound enhancement features, including a dialogue enhancement mode and more EQ presets. The Vizio supports more wireless playback options, and it supports Dolby Atmos content and HDR10 passthrough, unlike the LG.
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Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.0
7.1
Height (Atmos)
5.6
0.0
Dialogue Enhancement
No
Yes
Surround 5.1
2.9
4.9
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
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
35.9" (91.3 cm)
39.4" (100.0 cm)
Height
2.5" (6.4 cm)
2.5" (6.4 cm)
Depth
3.4" (8.6 cm)
4.2" (10.7 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
3.3" (8.3 cm)
7.2" (18.2 cm)
Height
17.0" (43.3 cm)
15.4" (39.0 cm)
Depth
13.5" (34.2 cm)
11.5" (29.1 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Build Quality
7.0
7.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.9 m (6.2 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on back)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.2
7.2
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Direct
Standard
Slope
-1.43
-1.43
Std. Err.
5.19 dB
3.66 dB
Channels
3.1.2
5.1
Low-Frequency Extension
38.9 Hz
48.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.2 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.2
7.4
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Direct
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
-7
-5
Suggested Treble Setting
3
1
Slope
-0.32
-0.70
Std. Err.
4.02 dB
2.86 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
47.6 Hz
50.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.5
Crosstalk Error
2.45 dB
2.55 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.0
8.0
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
88.1 dB SPL
90.3 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.83 dB
0.53 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
6.8
7.8
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.98
0.37
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.06
2.16
Center
7.9
7.8
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-1.16
-0.20
Std. Err.
3.76 dB
3.77 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
87.6 dB SPL
88.6 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.55
1.84
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.51
5.29
Surround 5.1
2.9
4.9
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Slope
-1.79
-1.19
Std. Err.
6.36 dB
6.79 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
90.1 dB SPL
92.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.88
1.42
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.69
7.15
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
5.6
0.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Not Supported
Slope
-1.86
N/A
Std. Err.
5.06 dB
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
83.4 dB SPL
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.99
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.66
N/A
Sound Enhancement Features
5.4
7.4
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
No
Yes
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
No
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
No
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
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
1
No
Subwoofer Output
No
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
8.4
6.3
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Not 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
10
6.3
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Not Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Not Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
DTS:X
Yes
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Yes
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
5.1 PCM
Yes
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
8.5
9.0
Latency Video
ARC
52 ms
38 ms
Optical
62 ms
40 ms
Full HDMI In
-19 ms
-10 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
4k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
No
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
No
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Wireless Playback
9.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
No
Chromecast built-in
Yes
No
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
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
Yes
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
Vizio SmartCast
iOS
Yes
Android
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
All
Casts Device Files
No
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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