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Category | Features | Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar | Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | width | 1,260mm | 736mm |
height | 135mm | 76mm | |
weight | 18,500g | 2,040g | |
volume | 29,202.53cm³ | 4,251.14cm³ | |
thickness | 171mm | 76mm | |
AUDIO | size of speakers | 2 x 3.5, 6 x 4 and 5 x 1inches | ✗ |
number of channels of sound output | ✗ | 2only | |
has bluetooth aptx | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | 30Hz | ✗ | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | ✗ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has an aux input | ✓ | ✓ |
has an hdmi output | ✓ | ✗ | |
hdmi ports | 4only | ✗ | |
has bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ | |
bluetooth version | v4.2 | ✗ | |
supports wi-fi | ✓ | ✓ | |
hdmi version | v2.1 | ✗ | |
rj45 ports | 1only | ✗ | |
has a microphone input | ✓ | ✗ | |
has s/pdif out port | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | hdmi arc / earc | ✓ | ✗ |
has spotify connect | ✓ | ✗ | |
has dolby atmos | ✓ | ✗ | |
has dts:x | ✓ | ✓ | |
has chromecast built-in | ✓ | ✗ | |
has airplay | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports dolby digital plus | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports dolby digital | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a dedicated smartphone app | ✓ | ✗ | |
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Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a width of 736mm. A soundbar's width indicates the horizontal measurement of a device, soundbars are often designed to match the width of television sets or slightly close.
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar, at 1,260mm
is narrower than the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar by mm
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar measures to a height of 76mm. The height represents the vertical dimension of a device, they are mostly designed as slim as possible to beautifully complement a space.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar, at 135mm
rises higher than the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar with a difference 59mm
The Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar weighs 2,040g. We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter soundbars are easier to shift around the space.
A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar, at 18,500g
is lighter than the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar by g.
Most of the time a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you will need to adjust the position of the soundbar often, then you should opt to purchase a less heavy soundbar.
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the soundbar fills. Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar occupies 4,251.14cm³, it is important to know the space that a soundbar takes up to ensure that it will easily fit in the available space next to your other gadgets.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar's volume is 29,202.53cm³ meaning it
occupies lesser space than the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar with a difference of cm³
The thickness of Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar is 76mm, to know the thickness of the soundbar you divide its volume by the soundbar's surface area(length by width)
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has a thickness of 171mm,
hence thicker than the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar by 95mm
Displayed as the number of speakers x size(inches), Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has 2 x 3.5, 6 x 4 and 5 x 1 measured in inches. The loudness of any given speaker generally depends upon its size which is in turn determined by its driver unit.
When it comes to 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 defines the sum of main speakers, the second number shows the total of subwoofers, and the third number if available shows the sum of “height” speakers.
NOTE: "Height" speakers are usually placed on the ceiling of the space containing the soundbar, but they may as well be upward-firing 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
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar supports BLUETOOTH APTX, a codec used to transmit audio wirelessly with Bluetooth.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar supports AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well
Low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar's lowest frequency is at 30Hz.
High-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component reproduces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on the way through. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz.
The Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has an auxiliary input, this enables you play from external audio sources by channeling them via a simple audio port like a 3.5mm jack.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar too has an auxiliary input.
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has an HDMI output port, soundbars with an HDMI port can channel HD audio.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has 4 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar supports Bluetooth, a wireless technology that enables you to seamlessly transfer data between different devices.
Both the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar and the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar have Bluetooth, which means both soundbars to support data exchange with compatible devices placed in close range using radio waves that are short-wavelength and at an ultra-high frequency.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has a Bluetooth version of 4.2
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.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar too can connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has an HDMI version of 2.1, newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
RJ-45 ports are used for Local Area Network (LAN) connections. With more ports, you can achieve increased bandwidth across a LAN, or connect to multiple networks. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has only 1 ports
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity.
The Sennheiser Ambeo 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 Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar
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. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has Spotify connect
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. Sennheiser Ambeo 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
Sennheiser Ambeo 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. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar supports Dolby digital plus
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.
There is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar.