Vizio V Series V51-H6 vs Samsung HW-Q600A Side-by-Side Soundbar Comparison

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Mar 15, 2024 07:14 PM

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Channels5.1

Channels3.1.2

Variants

V Series V51-H6 (Black)

HW-Q600A (Black)

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Our Verdict

Vizio V Series V51-H6

Samsung HW-Q600A

Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Vizio V Series V51-H6 or the Samsung HW-Q600A. The Vizio is a 5.1 setup with discrete satellites that offers a better surround performance. It can get louder and reproduce a more extended low-bass. However, if you want a bar that supports Dolby Atmos content, you should check out the Samsung. This 3.1.2 setup is better built and has a graphic EQ for sound customization.

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Threshold

0.10

Mixed Usage

7.4

7.5

Height (Atmos)

0.0

5.6

Surround 5.1

7.0

3.7

Audio Format Support: HDMI In

0.0

9.7

Full Comparison

Mixed Usage

7.4

7.5

Dialogue/TV Shows

8.0

Music

7.6

7.5

Movies

6.8

7.2

Design

Style - Bar

Style photo - bar

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Style - Subwoofer

Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless

Yes

Enclosure

Ported

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Style - Satellites

Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless

Partial, wired to wireless sub

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Dimensions - Bar

Dimensions photo - bar

Width

36.0" (91.5 cm)

38.6" (98.0 cm)

Height

2.2" (5.7 cm)

2.3" (5.8 cm)

Depth

3.2" (8.2 cm)

4.1" (10.5 cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer

Dimensions photo - sub

Width

8.3" (21.2 cm)

8.0" (20.4 cm)

Height

9.8" (25.0 cm)

13.9" (35.3 cm)

Depth

8.3" (21.2 cm)

11.9" (30.3 cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites

Dimensions photo - satellites

Width

4.8" (12.1 cm)

N/A

Height

2.2" (5.7 cm)

N/A

Depth

3.2" (8.2 cm)

N/A

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Mounting

Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar

Yes

Bar Brackets Included

Yes

Mountable Satellites

Yes

Satellite Brackets Included

Yes

Build Quality

7.0

8.0

Build quality photo

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In The Box

In The Box photo

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response

7.6

7.8

Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response

Frequency Response Small

Channels

5.1

3.1.2

Tested Preset

Direct

Standard

Slope

-0.66

-0.47

Standard Error

3.28 dB

2.24 dB

Low-Frequency Extension

40.0 Hz

41.8 Hz

High-Frequency Extension

19.9 kHz

19.3 kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration

7.7

7.9

Frequency Response Calibrated

Suggested Preset

Direct

Standard

Suggested Bass Setting

-3

Suggested Treble Setting

Slope

0.07

-0.19

Standard Error

2.76 dB

2.20 dB

Low-Frequency Extension

43.0 Hz

42.4 Hz

High-Frequency Extension

19.9 kHz

19.6 kHz

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Stereo Soundstage

7.0

Crosstalk

Crosstalk Error

2.14 dB

2.68 dB

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Stereo Dynamics

8.6

7.8

Dynamic Range Compression

SPL @ Max Volume

95.3 dB SPL

94.2 dB SPL

DRC @ 90dB

0.21 dB

DRC @ Max Volume

0.97 dB

1.79 dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion

7.1

THD

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.48

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

4.76

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Center

8.1

8.0

Center Setup

Frequency Response

Localization

Discrete

Slope

-0.81

-0.95

Std. Err.

3.42 dB

3.50 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

91.1 dB SPL

88.9 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.63

0.41

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

1.68

2.69

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Surround 5.1

7.0

3.7

Surround Setup

Frequency Response

Localization

Discrete

Stereo (Downmix)

Slope

-1.86

-1.54

Std. Err.

4.85 dB

4.51 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

90.2 dB SPL

91.0 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.87

0.45

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

2.61

2.83

7.1 Rears

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Height (Atmos)

0.0

5.6

Height Setup

N/A

0.54

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Sound Enhancement Features

7.1

7.4

Room Correction

Graphic + Presets

Surround Level Adjustment

Yes

Rear Level Adjustment

Height Level Adjustment

Yes

Virtual Surround

Yes

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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In

HDMI Out

ARC

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth

Full HDMI In

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)

RCA In

USB for Files

Ethernet

Subwoofer Output

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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC

6.3

Not Supported

Not Supported

2.0

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Audio Format Support: Optical

Dolby Digital

Supported

DTS

Supported

PCM Channels

2.0

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Audio Latency: ARC

7.3

ARC Latency Video

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Audio Latency: HDMI In

0.0

6.1

HDMI Latency Video

Latency Video

Full HDMI In

78 ms

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Audio Latency: Optical

60Hz

4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit

Not Supported

4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate

Not Supported

60Hz

8k Max Refresh Rate

Not Supported

Yes

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Wireless Playback

6.0

Bluetooth

Yes

Wi-Fi Playback

Chromecast built-in

Apple AirPlay

Spotify Connect

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Additional Features

Interface

Interface photo

Display

Yes

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Bar Controls

Controls photo

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Remote

Remote photo

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Voice Assistants Support

Amazon Alexa

Google Assistant

Apple Siri

Microphone Mute

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