LG SP11RA Soundbar
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Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar
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Category | Features | LG SP11RA Soundbar | Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | width | 1,440mm | 736mm |
height | 63mm | 76mm | |
weight | 7,200g | 2,040g | |
volume | 13,272.71cm³ | 4,251.14cm³ | |
thickness | 146mm | 76mm | |
AUDIO | number of channels of sound output | 7.1.4only | 2only |
audio output power | 11x50W | ✗ | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has an aux input | ✗ | ✓ |
has an hdmi output | ✓ | ✗ | |
hdmi ports | 3only | ✗ | |
has bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ | |
bluetooth version | v5 | ✗ | |
supports wi-fi | ✓ | ✓ | |
hdmi version | v2.1 | ✗ | |
has s/pdif out port | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | hdmi arc / earc | ✓ | ✗ |
compatible with google assistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
has spotify connect | ✓ | ✗ | |
has dolby atmos | ✓ | ✗ | |
has dts:x | ✓ | ✓ | |
has chromecast built-in | ✓ | ✗ | |
has airplay | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports dolby digital plus | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports dolby digital | ✓ | ✗ | |
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Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a width of 736mm. A soundbar's width represents the horizontal dimension of a soundbar, soundbars are sometimes designed to fit the width of television sets or slightly close.
The LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 1,440mm
is narrower than the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar by mm
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a height of 76mm. Height represents the vertical dimension of a soundbar, soundbars are usually designed to be as slim as possible to aesthetically fit in a space.
The LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 63mm
is shorter than the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar by -13mm
The Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar weighs 2,040g. We take in account a lower weight best because lighter soundbars are easier to shift around the space.
Lighter home appliances are advantageous, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 7,200g
is heavier than the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar with a difference g.
Commonly a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you want to switch the position of the soundbar often, then you should aim to purchase a lighter soundbar.
The quantity of three-dimensional space occupied by the soundbar or, to keep it simple, the space the product occupies. Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar takes up 4,251.14cm³, it is a good thing to know the space that a soundbar occupies to confirm that it will easily fit in the space available next to your other gadgets.
LG SP11RA Soundbar's volume is 13,272.71cm³ meaning it
requires lesser space than the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar by cm³
The thickness of Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar is 76mm, to know the thickness of the soundbar you divide its volume by the surface area(length by width)
LG SP11RA Soundbar has a thickness of 146mm,
hence thicker than the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar by 70mm
For surround sound channels, you'll come across numbers in such formats as X.X two-digit, or X.X.X three-digit the first number represents the total of main speakers, the second number represents the number of subwoofers, and the third number if available denotes the sum of “height” speakers.
NOTE: "Height" speakers are commonly placed on the ceiling of the room containing the soundbar, but they may as well be upward-facing speakers within the soundbar itself.
The Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar having a sound output value of 2 indicates that it has 2 main speakers
And the LG SP11RA Soundbar having 7.1.4 indicates that it has 7 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 "height" speaker
The LG SP11RA Soundbar has an audio output power of 11x50W, this is based on the total of speakers and their power in watts. It is the amount of power the soundbar speakers can "comfortably" be loaded.
To get a better understanding of how loud any speaker can get, there are other aspects to look at such as sensitivity, sound pressure, etc.
LG SP11RA Soundbar supports AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It transfers 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the LG SP11RA Soundbar will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has an auxiliary input, an aux input enables you play from other audio sources by channeling them via a simple audio port like a 3.5mm jack.
LG SP11RA Soundbar has an HDMI output port, soundbars with an HDMI port can connect HD audio.
LG SP11RA Soundbar has 3 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports mean that you may connect at the same time numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports Bluetooth, a cable free technology which allows you to easily transfer data between different devices.
Both the LG SP11RA Soundbar and the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar have Bluetooth, which means both soundbars to facilitate data transfers with compatible devices that are in close range using radio waves that are short-wavelength and at an ultra-high frequency.
LG SP11RA Soundbar has a Bluetooth version of 5
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers, and mobile devices .i.e smartphones and wearables to connect and interact with other devices on the internet, the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar can connect to Wi-Fi.
LG SP11RA Soundbar too can connect to a Wi-Fi network.
LG SP11RA Soundbar has an HDMI version of 2.1, newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity.
The LG SP11RA Soundbar and the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar have S/PDIF out ports
Before you needed to connect an optical cable from your TV to the optical input of an audio device on top of the already connected HDMI cable to play all audio through a soundbar, now with ARC you can easily connect all these at a go from a compatible HDMI socket on your TV to an HDMI ARC socket on your soundbar.
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) carries audio over HDMI. ARC is only capable of carrying compressed 5.1 audio, but eARC has higher bandwidth and can carry uncompressed 7.1 audio, as well as formats such as DTS:X and full bitrate Dolby Atmos. It is available on the LG SP11RA Soundbar
LG SP11RA Soundbar is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Google Assistant-compatible devices.
Spotify Connect allows you to control the music playing on the soundbar from the Spotify app on another device when the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. LG SP11RA Soundbar has Spotify connect
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. LG SP11RA Soundbar has Dolby Atmos, which allows them to have immersive, 360-degree sound.
DTS:X is an object-based surround sound technology that allows filmmakers to place and move individual sounds around your listening space, giving you a theater-like audio experience.
More like Dolby Atmos as it aims to create a multi-dimensional sound that "places you at the center of the action", it differs from Dolby Atmos by the required speaker configuration. Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has DTS:X
LG SP11RA Soundbar too has DTS:X just remember to configure the speakers.
Chromecast built-in is a technology that allows you to stream entertainment and apps from your phone, tablet, or laptop, straight to the Chromecast-enabled device.
AirPlay allows wireless connection of Apple devices with external screens or speakers. You may stream computer screens, videos, and music from iOS devices, play games like on consoles, or present your slideshows easily on your device.
If a device supports Dolby Digital Plus it can deliver up to fourteen (14) different audio channels (sides) with improved bitrates, for much better sound quality. LG SP11RA Soundbar supports Dolby digital plus
LG SP11RA Soundbar supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.