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Vizio 2.0 Home Theater Sound Bar SB3620n-H6 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:30 WHDMI ARC type:none

Vizio 2.0 Home Theater Sound Bar SB3620n-H6 Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

5.4

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the soundbar's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best soundbars on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

95%

5.3

Technical score

5%

7.0

Review score

Review score 5% · 7.0 · no independent reviews yet
Until reviews appear, its review part counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%.
▼Worse than 53% of soundbars
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

25%

4.1

Audio

18%

4.6

Formats

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

8.3

Controls

12%

4.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.1

Design

▼Worse than 52% of soundbars
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Review score

Review score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its review part counts as 7/10.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Vizio 2.0 Home Theater Sound Bar SB3620n-H6

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

25%

4.1

Audio

18%

4.6

Formats

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

8.3

Controls

12%

4.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.1

Design

5.3
Review score
Review score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its review part counts as 7/10.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the soundbar.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a soundbar reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Vizio 2.0 Home Theater Sound Bar SB3620n-H6 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 54.3% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

5.4

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

6.8
Brand name
Vizio
N. of audio channels
2
N. of audio channels
2
▼ Worse than 44% of models
This soundbar offers 2 audio channels, fewer than 43.6% of soundbars and equal to 56.4% of soundbars.
Audio output power
30 W
Audio output power
30 W
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 30 W of audio output power, less than 71.8% of soundbars and equal to 4% of soundbars.
Max SPL
91 dB SPL
Max SPL
91 dB SPL
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <75 dB SPL – >105 dB SPL
This soundbar has a max SPL of 91 dB SPL, lower than 64.9% of soundbars and equal to 2.7% of soundbars.
Min frequency
60 Hz
Min frequency
60 Hz
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 60 Hz, higher than 66.9% of soundbars and equal to 4.7% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
no
Dolby Atmos
no
▼ Worse than 21% of models
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 20.7% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
DTS:X
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 10.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
Dolby TrueHD
no
▼ Worse than 18% of models
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 17.6% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
▼ Worse than 10% of models
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 10.1% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
Dolby Digital Plus
no
▼ Worse than 25% of models
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
0
N. of HDMI inputs
0
▼ Worse than 32% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 32.5% of soundbars and equal to 67.6% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
▼ Worse than 32% of models
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 31.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
▲ Better than 4% of models
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 3.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
4
Bluetooth version
4
▼ Worse than 88% of models
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 4, which is older than that of 88.1% of soundbars and the same as that of 6% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
yes
Smartphone app
yes
▲ Better than 65% of models
This soundbar has smartphone app. 65.4% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 27% of models
This soundbar has remote control. 26.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
Control panel
yes
▲ Better than 10% of models
This soundbar has control panel. 9.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
yes
Voice assistant compatibility
yes
▲ Better than 69% of models
This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility. 69.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
Far-field microphones
no
▼ Worse than 12% of models
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 12.2% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
N/A
HDMI ARC type
none
HDMI ARC type
none
▼ Worse than 69% of models
This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is less advanced than what 68.6% of soundbars and the same as what 31.4% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
HDMI-CEC support
yes
▲ Better than 37% of models
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 37.4% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
▼ Worse than 22% of models
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none, which is lower than that of 21.5% of soundbars and the same as that of 78.5% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
▼ Worse than 18% of models
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 18.2% of soundbars and equal to 81.8% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
AirPlay
no
▼ Worse than 20% of models
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 20.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
Chromecast built-in
no
▼ Worse than 12% of models
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 12.3% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
Spotify Connect
no
▼ Worse than 23% of models
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 23.4% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
TIDAL Connect
no
▼ Worse than 10% of models
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
Amazon Music native support
no
▼ Worse than 21% of models
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 21.3% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
914 mm
Width
914 mm
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 914 mm wide, wider than 73.9% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Height
56 mm
Height
56 mm
▲ Better than 88% of models
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 56 mm high, shorter than 88.2% of soundbars and equal to 5.4% of soundbars.
Thickness
56 mm
Thickness
56 mm
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 56 mm thick, thinner than 93.1% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Weight
1,810 g
Weight
1,810 g
▲ Better than 57% of models
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 1,810 g, less than 57.5% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
Build material
plastic
▼ Worse than 6% of models
This soundbar uses plastic for the build material, which is different from that of 4.8% of soundbars and the same as that of 89.4% of soundbars.
Fabric grille or wrap.
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Vizio 2.0 Home Theater Sound Bar SB3620n-H6 vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • Companion smartphone app
    Smartphone app
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS Virtual:X
    DTS Virtual:X
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This soundbar supports DTS Virtual:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • Auto volume leveling
    Auto volume leveling
    yes
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This soundbar supports auto volume leveling, the average soundbar does not.
    DTS TruVolume.
  • Supports voice assistants
    Voice assistant compatibility
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • Night mode
    Night mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • 11 mm lower height
    Height
    56 mm
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (56 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    56 mm vs 67 mm
  • 30 mm thinner design
    Thickness
    56 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (56 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    56 mm vs 86 mm
  • Broader music format support
    Supported music formats
    MP3, WAV
    ▼ Worse than 46% of models
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • Supports DTS Virtual:X
    DTS Virtual:X
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This soundbar supports DTS Virtual:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • Broader music format support
    Supported music formats
    MP3, WAV
    ▼ Worse than 46% of models
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • Companion smartphone app
    Smartphone app
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • Auto volume leveling
    Auto volume leveling
    yes
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This soundbar supports auto volume leveling, the average soundbar does not.
    DTS TruVolume.
  • Supports voice assistants
    Voice assistant compatibility
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • Night mode
    Night mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • 11 mm lower height
    Height
    56 mm
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (56 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    56 mm vs 67 mm
  • 30 mm thinner design
    Thickness
    56 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (56 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    56 mm vs 86 mm
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    HDMI ARC type
    none
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • No Dolby Digital
    Dolby Digital
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • 2 fewer drivers
    N. of drivers
    2
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This soundbar uses 4 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • Smaller speaker drivers
    Speaker size
    2 x 2.8" inch
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This soundbar uses smaller speakers than the average soundbar (2x2.8" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch). The average soundbar uses speakers of 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch.
    2x2.8" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch
  • 152 mm wider width
    Width
    914 mm
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (914 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    914 mm vs 762 mm
  • Harder firmware updates
    Firmware update method
    USB
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 57.1% less audio output power
    Audio output power
    30 W
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >260 W
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (30 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    30 W vs 70 W
  • 4.29x less popular
    Vizio 2.0 Home Theater Sound Bar SB3620n-H6 is less popular than the average soundbar (1 vs 4.3).
    1 vs 4.29
  • 2 fewer drivers
    N. of drivers
    2
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Smaller speaker drivers
    Speaker size
    2 x 2.8" inch
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This soundbar uses smaller speakers than the average soundbar (2x2.8" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch). The average soundbar uses speakers of 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch.
    2x2.8" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch
  • 57.1% less audio output power
    Audio output power
    30 W
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >260 W
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (30 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    30 W vs 70 W
  • 2.1 dB SPL lower max SPL
    Max SPL
    91 dB SPL
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <75 dB SPL – >105 dB SPL
    This soundbar has a lower max SPL than the average soundbar (91 dB SPL vs 93.1 dB SPL). The average soundbar reaches 93.1 dB SPL max SPL.
    91 dB SPL vs 93.1 dB SPL
  • 8 Hz higher min frequency
    Min frequency
    60 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
    This soundbar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (60 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • No Dolby Digital
    Dolby Digital
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This soundbar uses 4 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    HDMI ARC type
    none
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • Harder firmware updates
    Firmware update method
    USB
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 152 mm wider width
    Width
    914 mm
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (914 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    914 mm vs 762 mm
  • 1 years older release
    Release date
    2020
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This soundbar is older than the average soundbar (2020 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    October 15, 2020
    2,020 vs 2,021

Third-party reviews

What we like about Vizio 2.0 Home Theater Sound Bar SB3620n-H6

  • Bluetooth, optical, AUX and USB cover the basic TV and casual-audio needs
  • Dialogue enhancement, night mode and voice-assistant compatibility are useful extras at this level
  • Wide cabinet works well under larger TVs

What we don't like about Vizio 2.0 Home Theater Sound Bar SB3620n-H6

  • No HDMI ARC/eARC at all
  • No subwoofer, Dolby Atmos or DTS:X
  • No Wi‑Fi or built-in casting ecosystem
  • Overall sound remains a simple 2.0 upgrade rather than a home-cinema step up

Verdict

The Vizio SB3620n-H6 is a 36-inch, 2.0-channel soundbar designed for an immersive yet compact home theatre experience. It features two full-range drivers delivering up to 91dB of sound pressure with a frequency response of 60Hz – 20kHz, supported by DTS Virtual:X and DTS TruVolume for virtualised 3D audio. Major pros include its low-profile design that fits under most TVs, versatile connectivity via Bluetooth, Optical, and 3.5mm AUX, and the inclusion of all necessary cables for an easy setup. However, it lacks HDMI ARC/eARC connectivity and a dedicated subwoofer, which can result in limited bass performance and occasionally muddy audio in certain music or dialogue modes.

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