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TCL Alto 6+
Vizio SB2020n-J6
Tested using Methodology v1.2
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Channels
2.1
Channels
2.0
Our Verdict
TCL Alto 6+
Vizio SB2020n-J6
The TCL Alto 6+ is better than the Vizio SB2020n-J6. They're both budget-friendly bars, but the TCL has a dedicated sub that can reproduce a more extended low-bass. It gets louder than the Vizio, with less compression at max volume, too. It also comes with HDMI inputs, and it can support multichannel audio formats like Dolby Digital, though it has to downmix it to stereo to play it. That said, the Vizio is still a solid choice for PCM content. It even has more sound enhancement features, like bass and treble adjustments.
Variants
- Alto 6+ (Black)
- SB2020n-J6 (Black)
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
6.5
5.6
Center
6.2
0.0
Surround 5.1
3.7
0.0
Stereo Dynamics
8.2
6.1
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
4.8
0.0
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
No
Enclosure
Ported
No Subwoofer
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
31.5" (80.0 cm)
20.0" (50.8 cm)
Height
2.4" (6.2 cm)
2.2" (5.7 cm)
Depth
4.2" (10.6 cm)
4.4" (11.3 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.0" (20.2 cm)
N/A
Height
12.8" (32.4 cm)
N/A
Depth
8.0" (20.2 cm)
N/A
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
N/A
Digital Optical Cable Length
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
No
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
No Subwoofer
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.3
7.3
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Music
Music
Slope
-0.69
-0.44
Std. Err.
3.40 dB
2.64 dB
Channels
2.1
2.0
Low-Frequency Extension
48.3 Hz
53.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.3 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.3
7.3
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Music
Music
Suggested Bass Setting
N/A
-2
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
3
Slope
-0.69
0.19
Std. Err.
3.40 dB
2.32 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
48.3 Hz
55.8 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Dynamics
8.2
6.1
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
96.1 dB SPL
84.4 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.35 dB
2.81 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.9
7.0
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.39
0.83
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.21
1.45
Center
6.2
0.0
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom
Not Supported
Slope
-1.61
N/A
Std. Err.
4.05 dB
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
89.1 dB SPL
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.73
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.76
N/A
Surround 5.1
3.7
0.0
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Not Supported
Slope
-1.64
N/A
Std. Err.
4.10 dB
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
88.9 dB SPL
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.70
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.30
N/A
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
0.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Not Supported
Slope
N/A
N/A
Std. Err.
N/A
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
N/A
Sound Enhancement Features
2.7
4.6
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
No
No
Bass Adjustment
No
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
Yes
EQ
Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
No
Virtual Surround
No
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
ARC
No
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
No
No
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
1
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
HDMI ARC
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
4.8
0.0
Dolby Atmos
Not Supported
No
Dolby Digital
Supported
No
Dolby Digital Plus
Not Supported
No
Dolby TrueHD
Not Supported
No
DTS
Not Supported
No
DTS:X
Not Supported
No
eARC
No
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
No
PCM Channels
2.0
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
0.0
0.0
Dolby Atmos
Not Supported
No
Dolby Digital
Not Supported
No
Dolby Digital Plus
Not Supported
No
Dolby TrueHD
Not Supported
No
DTS
Not Supported
No
DTS:X
Not Supported
No
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
No
PCM Channels
Not Supported
5.1 PCM
No
Audio Format Support: Optical
6.5
0.0
Dolby Digital
Supported
No
DTS
Not Supported
No
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
8.3
8.3
Latency Video
ARC
37 ms
N/A
Optical
69 ms
50 ms
Full HDMI In
N/A
N/A
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
4k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
No
No
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
No
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
No
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
No
Wireless Playback
6.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
No
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
No
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
No App
iOS
No
Android
No
Acts As A Remote
No
Controls Soundbar's Settings
No
Casts Device Files
No
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Limited Support
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