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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style - Bar
    2. Style - Subwoofer
    3. Style - Satellites
    4. Dimensions - Bar
    5. Dimensions - Subwoofer
    6. Dimensions - Satellites
    7. Mounting
    8. Build Quality
    9. In The Box
    10. Back - Bar
    11. Back - Subwoofer
    12. Back - Satellites
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
    6. Center
    7. Surround 5.1
    8. Height (Atmos)
    9. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Inputs/Outputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
    3. Audio Format Support: HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support: Optical
    5. Latency
    6. Video Passthrough To TV
    7. Wireless Playback
    8. Connectivity - Subwoofer
    9. Connectivity - Satellites
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
    5. App
    6. Other Features
  8. Comments

Vizio SB36512-F6 vs LG SL6Y

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Vizio SB36512-F6
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Channels
5.1.2
Channels
3.1

Variants

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Vizio SB36512-F6

LG SL6Y

The Vizio SB36512-F6 is a better soundbar than the LG SL6Y. The Vizio is an Atmos-enabled 5.1.2 soundbar while the LG is only 3.1. The Vizio sounds much better, does a much better job with surround content thanks to its dedicated satellite speakers, and has Wi-Fi for better wireless music playback. On the other hand, the LG feels better-built and has a screen on the bar to better see your input selections.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.8
7.1

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.1
7.2

Height (Atmos) 
 

6.0
0.0

Surround 5.1 
 

6.8
4.3

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

No
Yes

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Vizio SB36512-F6 Style photo - bar
LG SL6Y Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Vizio SB36512-F6 Style photo - sub
LG SL6Y Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Vizio SB36512-F6 Style photo - satellites
LG SL6Y Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

Partial, wired to wireless sub
No
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Vizio SB36512-F6 Dimensions photo - bar
LG SL6Y Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

36.0" (91.5 cm)
41.7" (106.0 cm)

Height  

2.6" (6.6 cm)
2.2" (5.6 cm)

Depth  

3.4" (8.7 cm)
3.4" (8.6 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Vizio SB36512-F6 Dimensions photo - sub
LG SL6Y Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

7.0" (17.9 cm)
6.8" (17.3 cm)

Height  

11.5" (29.2 cm)
15.4" (39.2 cm)

Depth  

11.4" (29.0 cm)
9.8" (24.8 cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Vizio SB36512-F6 Dimensions photo - satellites
LG SL6Y Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

2.6" (6.6 cm)
N/A

Height  

5.7" (14.5 cm)
N/A

Depth  

2.9" (7.3 cm)
N/A
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Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

Vizio SB36512-F6 Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

Vizio SB36512-F6 Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

Yes

Mountable Satellites 
 

Yes

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

Yes

Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.5

Build quality photo  

Vizio SB36512-F6 Build quality photo
LG SL6Y Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Vizio SB36512-F6 In The Box photo
LG SL6Y In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length 
 

N/A

Digital Optical Cable Length 
 

1.5 m (4.9 ft)
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Back - Bar  

Back photo - bar  

LG SL6Y Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on underside)
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Back - Subwoofer  

Back photo - sub  

LG SL6Y Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported
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Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

LG SL6Y Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

No
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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.1
7.2

Stereo Setup  

Vizio SB36512-F6 Stereo Setup
LG SL6Y Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Direct
Standard

Slope 
 

-0.49
0.68

Std. Err. 
 

2.74 dB
3.01 dB

Channels 
 

5.1.2
3.1

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

33.6 Hz
52.6 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.2
7.4

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Direct
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

-4
3

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

2
0

Slope 
 

0.13
0.06

Std. Err. 
 

2.43 dB
2.88 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

34.1 Hz
50.4 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.6 kHz
19.9 kHz

Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.0
7.0

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.21 dB
1.91 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

8.4
8.2

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

94.4 dB SPL
94.0 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

0.72 dB
1.06 dB
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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

7.4
7.4

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.49
0.50

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.51
2.74
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Center 
 

8.5
8.2

Center Setup  

Vizio SB36512-F6 Center Setup
LG SL6Y Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

-0.12
1.00

Std. Err. 
 

2.33 dB
3.04 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

90.9 dB SPL
89.7 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.41
1.13

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.75
2.71
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Surround 5.1 
 

6.8
4.3

Surround Setup  

Vizio SB36512-F6 Surround Setup
LG SL6Y Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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See details on graph tool

Localization 
 

Discrete
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

-1.91
0.16

Std. Err. 
 

5.46 dB
3.23 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

90.2 dB SPL
95.5 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.47
0.78

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.26
3.10

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

6.0
0.0

Height Setup  

Vizio SB36512-F6 Height Setup
LG SL6Y Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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LG SL6Y H Frequency Response

Localization 
 

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Not Supported

Slope 
 

0.01
N/A

Std. Err. 
 

4.64 dB
N/A

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

90.2 dB SPL
N/A

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

1.91
N/A

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.02
N/A
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

5.9
7.0

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 
 

Yes
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

Vizio SB36512-F6 Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
LG SL6Y Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

Vizio SB36512-F6 Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
LG SL6Y Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI Out 
 

ARC
1 (shared)

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)
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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC 
 

8.3
7.1

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
No

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Supported
No

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Not Supported
No

DTS 
 

Supported
Yes

DTS:X 
 

Not Supported
No

eARC 
 

No

DTS-HD MA 
 

Not Supported
No

PCM Channels 
 

2.0

5.1 PCM (eARC only) 
 

No
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Audio Format Support: HDMI In 
 

9.7
8.3

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
No

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Supported
No

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Supported
No

DTS 
 

Supported
Yes

DTS:X 
 

Not Supported
No

DTS-HD MA 
 

Supported
No

PCM Channels 
 

Up To 5.1

5.1 PCM 
 

Yes
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Audio Format Support: Optical 
 

10
10

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Yes

DTS 
 

Supported
Yes

PCM Channels 
 

2.0
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Latency 
 

7.4
7.8

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

56 ms
55 ms

Optical 
 

53 ms
64 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

-85 ms
85 ms
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Video Passthrough To TV 
 

7.8
0.0

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
No

HDR10+ Passthrough 
 

No

Dolby Vision Passthrough 
 

No

HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough 
 

Yes

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough 
 

No

FreeSync Passthrough 
 

No

G-SYNC Passthrough 
 

No

ALLM Passthrough 
 

Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough 
 

No

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough 
 

No
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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
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Connectivity - Subwoofer 
 

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1  

LG SL6Y Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1  

LG SL6Y Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity - Satellites 
 

Physical inputs satellites photo 1  

LG SL6Y Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

LG SL6Y Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless 
 

Partial, wired to wireless sub
No
Show Text 
Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Vizio SB36512-F6 Interface photo
LG SL6Y Interface photo

Display 
 

No
Yes
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Vizio SB36512-F6 Controls photo
LG SL6Y Controls photo
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Remote  

Remote photo  

Vizio SB36512-F6 Remote photo
LG SL6Y Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No
Show Text 

Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

No

App 
 

App image  

LG SL6Y App image

App Name  

LG Sound Bar

iOS  

No

Android  

Yes

Acts As A Remote 
 

Yes

Controls Soundbar's Settings 
 

All

Casts Device Files 
 

Yes
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Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

Auto-off

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes
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