Vizio SB3620n-H6
Score: 60/100
Sonos RAYG1US1BLK
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Sonos Ray is a compact 2.0 soundbar that delivers clear dialogue and balanced music, integrating smoothly with the Sonos ecosystem via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and AirPlay 2. Its small footprint and easy setup suit small rooms, but the lack of HDMI, Dolby Atmos, and deep bass limit home-theater capabilities.
The VIZIO SB3620n-H6 is a compact 2.0-channel sound bar that adds virtual surround with DTS Virtual:X and dialogue enhancement to small-to-medium rooms. It offers HDMI-ARC, Bluetooth 5.0, and voice-assistant support in a sub-$100 package, but lacks a subwoofer and smart Wi-Fi features.
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| ↓ lower better | 1.814 kgbest | 1.95 kg |
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Weight (kg) | 1.814 kg | 1.95 kg |
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Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Digital, DTS | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Digital Surround |
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Finish | black | Matte |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the V20-J8 for delivering surprising spatial audio and dialogue clarity at a budget price, noting its reliable HDMI-ARC and solid construction. However, they point out the design trade-off of omitting a subwoofer and smart Wi-Fi features, making it less appealing for audiophiles or large-room setups.
Everyday users rate the bar highly for its sound improvement over TV speakers, ease of installation, and useful dialogue mode. Common complaints focus on the thin bass response, occasional echo with optical audio, and the non-backlit remote.
Professional reviewers commend the Ray for its compact footprint, clear and balanced sound, and effortless integration into the Sonos ecosystem, noting it as a solid upgrade over built-in TV speakers. However, they criticize the absence of HDMI, Dolby Atmos, and deep bass.
Everyday users appreciate the Ray's noticeable improvement over TV speakers, easy app-based setup, and sleek look, especially when paired with existing Sonos gear. Common complaints focus on the missing HDMI connection, weak bass that often requires a separate Sub, and the lack of built-in voice assistants or Bluetooth for direct phone playback.
“Game-changer for dialogue clarity”
“Easy setup, works right away”
“No deep bass”
