LG SP11RA Soundbar
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar
See price on AmazonOverall Score 4.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | LG SP11RA Soundbar | VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | width | 1,440mm | 1,219.2mm |
height | 63mm | 67.1mm | |
weight | 7,200g | 5,600g | |
volume | 13,272.71cm³ | ✗ | |
thickness | 146mm | 165.1mm | |
AUDIO | number of channels of sound output | 7.1.4only | 5.1.4only |
audio output power | 11x50W | ✗ | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | ✗ | 30Hz | |
highest frequency | ✗ | 20,000Hz | |
CONNECTIVITY | has an hdmi output | ✓ | ✗ |
hdmi ports | 3only | 2only | |
has bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ | |
bluetooth version | v5 | v4.1 | |
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 | ✓ | ✗ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1years | |
usb ports | ✗ | 1only | |
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VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has a width of 1,219.2mm. The width indicates the horizontal dimension of a soundbar, soundbars are often designed to match the width of television sets or get close.
The LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 1,440mm
is wider than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar with a difference mm
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar measures to a height of 67.1mm. Height represents the vertical dimension of a soundbar, soundbars are commonly designed as thin as it can be to beautifully complement a space.
LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 63mm
is shorter than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar with a difference -4.1mm
The VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar weighs 5,600g. We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry around the space.
Lighter home appliances are advantageous, as it makes their movement easier, and for many other kinds of products.
The LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 7,200g
weigh more than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar by g.
Commonly 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 after some time, then you should opt to purchase a lighter soundbar.
The quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the soundbar or, to keep it simple, the space the soundbar fills. LG SP11RA Soundbar occupies 13,272.71cm³, it is a good thing to know the space that the soundbar takes up to ensure that it would fit with ease into the space available next to your other gadgets.
The thickness of VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar is 165.1mm, to know the thickness of the soundbar you divide its space occupied by the soundbar's surface area(length by width)
LG SP11RA Soundbar has a thickness of 146mm,
hence less thicker than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar by -19.1mm
For surround sound channels, you'll come across figures in such formats as X.X two-digit, or X.X.X three-digit the first number represents the sum of main speakers, the second number defines the total of subwoofers, and the third number if available defines the total of “height” speakers.
NOTE: "Height" speakers are commonly placed on the ceiling of the room that has the soundbar, but they may also just be upward-facing speakers within the soundbar itself.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar having a sound output value of 5.1.4 indicates that it has 5 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 "height" speaker
Well as the LG SP11RA Soundbar having 7.1.4 indicates that it has 7 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 "height" speaker
LG SP11RA Soundbar has an audio output power of 11x50W, basing on the total of speakers and their power in watts. It is the amount of power the LG SP11RA Soundbar speakers can "comfortably" be loaded.
To better understand 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 supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 iPhone. If you intend 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 an audio device reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar'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 while at it. VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz.
LG SP11RA Soundbar has an HDMI output port, devices with an HDMI port transfer high-definition audio.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has 2 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports imply that you can simultaneously connect several devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
The LG SP11RA Soundbar has 3 HDMI ports, meaning
that the LG SP11RA Soundbar has 1 more ports than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar supports Bluetooth, a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices.
Both the LG SP11RA Soundbar and the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar have Bluetooth, which allows both devices to facilitate data exchange with compatible devices that are in close proximity using radio waves which are short-wavelength and at an ultra-high frequency.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has a Bluetooth version of 4.1
LG SP11RA Soundbar has a Bluetooth version of 5, meaning
LG SP11RA Soundbar has a higher version than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
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 Elevate 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.
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 VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar
LG SP11RA Soundbar has the HDMI ARC/EARC
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. VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has Dolby Atmos, which allows them to have immersive, 360-degree sound.
LG SP11RA Soundbar has it too, Atmos theoretically means you'll be able to hear, say birds chipping from above or a plane moving from over your head into the distance like it would be in a natural environment.
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 Elevate 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.
The period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has a warranty period of 1 years
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices., VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has 1 only