VIZIO SB3651-F6 vs VIZIO SB3621n-F8M

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Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

SB3651-F6 vs SB3621n-F8M comparison chart

Overall
VIZIO SB3651-F6
6.8
VIZIO SB3621n-F8M
4.6
4
4
Multichannel surround
6
4

VIZIO SB3651-F6 vs VIZIO SB3621n-F8M review

VIZIO SB3651-F6
vs
VIZIO SB3621n-F8M

Let's compare VIZIO SB3651-F6 and VIZIO SB3621n-F8M for an overview of all their audio functions. And according to the comparison results, we can see that SB3651-F6 is superior to SB3621n-F8M in quality and number of functions. According to the results of our comparison, SB3651-F6 received 6.8 points out of 10 possible, and SB3621n-F8M was rated 4.6 points.

Advantages VIZIO SB3651-F6 over VIZIO SB3621n-F8M

  • Comes with 2 separate speakers
  • Stream music with Spotify
  • Wireless connection via Wi-Fi
  • Supports external media connection via USB
  • HDMI ARC supports

Advantages VIZIO SB3621n-F8M over VIZIO SB3651-F6

  • We do not know advantages

Audio features

The SB3651-F6 is rated 8 of 10 against 6 for the SB3621n-F8M according to the audio features rating.

SB3651-F6
8
SB3621n-F8M
6

It worth understanding the difference between the two types of amplification: a passive soundbar does not have its own amplifier and receives amplification from the signal source, while an active soundbar has a built-in amplifier. The same active type of amplification is used in the SB3651-F6 and the SB3621n-F8M.

There are stereo soundbars and multichannel ones. It is with the help of multichannel devices that you can get volumetric sound. It is worth noting one of the main differences, the SB3651-F6 has 5.1 channels, while the SB3621n-F8M has 2.1 channels.

SB3651-F6 SB3621n-F8M
Built-in channels5.12.1
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, WN/AN/A
Separate speaker (in package)20
Separate speaker connectionswirelesshas not

Subwoofers

Soundbars can have a built-in or external subwoofer. The first type is inseparable from the soundbar body, but for the second, you can choose a good location for deep bass. Both reviewed devices are equipped with an external subwoofer. VIZIO SB3651-F6 has the ability to handle wired and wireless connections from an external subwoofer, while VIZIO SB3621n-F8M only has wireless connections.

SB3651-F6 SB3621n-F8M
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswired, wirelesswireless

Multichannel surround

Unlike stereo, when reproducing multichannel sound, each specific direction of sound corresponds to its dedicated channel with a separate independent loudspeaker, which creates a three-dimensional sound stage. The SB3651-F6 received rating 6 out of 10 for multichannel audio processing, but the SB3621n-F8M, in the same category, earned 4 out of 10 points.

SB3651-F6
6
SB3621n-F8M
4

The peculiarity of Dolby Atmos is that this format is object-oriented, that is, each object of the audio signal is sounded separately and linked to its spatial location. If we look at the models in terms of Dolby Atmos support, then none of these soundbars can work with this technology.

DTS:X is an algorithm for processing sound scenes by the processor, linking directly to objects, rather than channels, and calculating the optimal distribution of sound output in a room. This ability to reproduce surround sound with DTS:X technology is not implemented in any of the soundbars in this comparison.

SB3651-F6 SB3621n-F8M
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby DigitalDolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)DTS Virtual:Xhas not

Streaming services

The possibility to listen online to millions of songs from one device has become a reality thanks to streaming services. For the ability to work with streaming services, the SB3651-F6 received 7 points, and the SB3621n-F8M - 4 on a 10-point scale.

SB3651-F6
7
SB3621n-F8M
4

None of the two models is not implemented AirPlay function. The popular Spotify service is available on the SB3651-F6.

SB3651-F6 SB3621n-F8M
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesPandora, Chromecast, iHeartVIZIO SmartCast

Connectivity

The existence of a sufficient number of current connectors significantly expands the functionality of the device. For example, only through HDMI is it possible to implement the transfer of object-oriented formats, and the presence of a Bluetooth connection will allow remote control, etc. The devices received different ratings for connectivity: VIZIO SB3651-F6 was rated 8 out of 10, and VIZIO SB3621n-F8M was rated 4 out of 10.

SB3651-F6
8
SB3621n-F8M
4

The presence of Wi-Fi in the soundbar allows you to get rid of wires when connected to a sound source and get minimal audio latency when playing content from streaming services. Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the SB3651-F6.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for speaker systems, which provides excellent quality and minimal audio latency. The availability of Bluetooth protocol, we can see in both models.

HDMI ARC is a very usefull technology that creates a two-way communication channel between a TV and another device. This is convenient since there is no need to use optical and other cables in the system. HDMI ARC is a feature unique to VIZIO SB3651-F6.

SB3651-F6 SB3621n-F8M
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)10
NFC
HDMI input/output1/00/0
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output1/01/0
USB1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output1/01/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)1/01/0
Headphone output00
Subwoofer output00

Features

Voice control is designed to make operating the device more convenient. This allows you to control basic soundbar functions from anywhere in the room.

Proprietary applications allow you to control your soundbars remotely. This is possible both via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The ability to control the soundbar using the application is implemented in each of the competitors. None of these soundbars have a built-in microphone.

Some soundbars can be part of a multi-room system and it is an affordable solution for sounding the whole house. However, it is impossible to create a multiroom system based on each of these soundbars.

SB3651-F6 SB3621n-F8M
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

SB3651-F6 SB3621n-F8M
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in91.4 x 5.3 x 8.1/36 x 2.1 x 3.291.4 x 5.1 x 7.6/36 x 2.1 x 3.2
Weight, kg/pounds2.1/4.62.9/4.4
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