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Vizio Elevate Sound Bar Vs. Lg Sp11Ra Soundbar Review

Last updated on Mar 9, 2024   6 minute read
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LG SP11RA Soundbar

LG SP11RA Soundbar

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Reasons why you might like the LG SP11RA Soundbar

Overall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.

  • Width of 1440 mm
  • Hdmi Arc / Earc
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VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

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Reasons why you might like the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

Overall Score 4.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.

  • Width of 1219.2 mm
  • Hdmi Arc / Earc

Vizio Elevate Sound Bar Vs. Lg Sp11Ra Soundbar Review In Summary

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 Vs. Lg Sp11Ra Soundbar Review In Detail

Design

Width

LG SP11RA Soundbar 1,440mm
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar 1,219.2mm

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

Height

LG SP11RA Soundbar 63mm
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar 67.1mm

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

Weight

LG SP11RA Soundbar 7,200g
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar 5,600g

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.

Volume

LG SP11RA Soundbar 13,272.71cm³
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

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.

Thickness

LG SP11RA Soundbar 146mm
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar 165.1mm

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

Audio

Number Of Channels Of Sound Output

LG SP11RA Soundbar 7.1.4only
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar 5.1.4only

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

Audio Output Power

LG SP11RA Soundbar 11x50W
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

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.

Has Aac

LG SP11RA Soundbar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

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

Lowest Frequency

LG SP11RA Soundbar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar 30Hz

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.

Highest Frequency

LG SP11RA Soundbar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar 20,000Hz

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.

Connectivity

Has An Hdmi Output

LG SP11RA Soundbar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

LG SP11RA Soundbar has an HDMI output port, devices with an HDMI port transfer high-definition audio.

Hdmi Ports

LG SP11RA Soundbar 3only
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar 2only

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

Has Bluetooth

LG SP11RA Soundbar
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.

Bluetooth Version

LG SP11RA Soundbar v5
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar v4.1

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.

Supports Wi-Fi

LG SP11RA Soundbar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

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.

Hdmi Version

LG SP11RA Soundbar v2.1
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

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.

Has S/Pdif Out Port

LG SP11RA Soundbar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity.

Extras

Hdmi Arc / Earc

LG SP11RA Soundbar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

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

Compatible With Google Assistant

LG SP11RA Soundbar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

LG SP11RA Soundbar is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Google Assistant-compatible devices.

Has Spotify Connect

LG SP11RA Soundbar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

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

Has Dolby Atmos

LG SP11RA Soundbar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

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.

Has Dts:x

LG SP11RA Soundbar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

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.

Has Chromecast Built-In

LG SP11RA Soundbar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

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.

Has Airplay

LG SP11RA Soundbar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

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.

Supports Dolby Digital Plus

LG SP11RA Soundbar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

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

Supports Dolby Digital

LG SP11RA Soundbar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar

LG SP11RA Soundbar supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.

Warranty Period

LG SP11RA Soundbar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar 1years

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

Usb Ports

LG SP11RA Soundbar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar 1only

With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices., VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has 1 only