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Vizio SB36312-G6 vs Samsung HW-Q800T
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Vizio SB36312-G6
Samsung HW-Q800T
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Channels3.1.2
Channels3.1.2
Variants
- SB36312-G6 (Black)
- Samsung HW-Q800T (Black)
Our Verdict
Vizio SB36312-G6
Samsung HW-Q800T
The Samsung HW-Q800T is a better overall soundbar than the Vizio SB36312-G6. The Vizio has a very boomy sound profile, while the Samsung's more neutral, well-balanced sound profile is much better suited for a variety of audio content. The Vizio only has three EQ presets, while the Samsung offers a graphic EQ and four presets to help you customize the sound to your liking. Also, unlike the Vizio, the Samsung has a dialogue enhancement feature to help make voices sound more clear and crisp, which is good for watching TV and listening to podcasts.
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Amazon.comMain Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.0
7.8
Stereo Frequency Response
7.2
8.5
Dialogue Enhancement
No
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
35.9" (91.3 cm)
38.6" (98.0 cm)
Height
2.5" (6.4 cm)
2.4" (6.0 cm)
Depth
3.4" (8.6 cm)
4.5" (11.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
3.3" (8.3 cm)
8.0" (20.4 cm)
Height
17.0" (43.3 cm)
15.8" (40.1 cm)
Depth
13.5" (34.2 cm)
15.8" (40.1 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on back)
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
No
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.9 m (6.2 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
N/A
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.2
8.5
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Direct
Standard
Slope
-1.43
-0.23
Std. Err.
5.19 dB
2.05 dB
Channels
3.1.2
3.1.2
Low-Frequency Extension
38.9 Hz
29.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.2 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.2
8.5
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Direct
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
-7
0
Suggested Treble Setting
3
0
Slope
-0.32
-0.23
Std. Err.
4.02 dB
2.05 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
47.6 Hz
29.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.45 dB
2.77 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.0
7.9
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
88.1 dB SPL
95.2 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.83 dB
1.74 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
6.8
7.0
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.98
0.76
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.06
2.34
Center
7.9
8.1
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-1.16
0.34
Std. Err.
3.76 dB
3.28 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
87.6 dB SPL
91.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.55
0.83
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.51
2.51
Surround 5.1
2.9
4.0
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-1.79
-1.02
Std. Err.
6.36 dB
3.64 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
90.1 dB SPL
90.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.88
0.72
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.69
1.66
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
5.6
4.9
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-1.86
1.61
Std. Err.
5.06 dB
7.55 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
83.4 dB SPL
87.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.99
0.64
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.66
1.56
Sound Enhancement Features
5.4
5.5
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
No
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Physical Inputs - Bar
Physical inputs bar photo 1
Physical inputs bar photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
1
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
No
Ethernet
1
No
Audio Format Support - ARC
8.4
10
eARC
No
Yes
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
DTS:X (eARC only)
No
Yes
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
No
Yes
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
No
Yes
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Yes
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Yes
Yes
5.1 PCM
Yes
Yes
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Latency
8.5
8.3
Latency Video
ARC
52 ms
41 ms
Optical
62 ms
40 ms
Full HDMI In
-19 ms
77 ms
Wireless Playback
9.0
8.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
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
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
Yes (Built-in)
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
App
App image
App Name
Vizio SmartCast
Samsung SmartThings
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
All
Some
Casts Device Files
No
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
Yes
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