Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar
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VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar
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Category | Features | Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar | VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | width | 1,260mm | 1,219.2mm |
height | 135mm | 67.1mm | |
weight | 18,500g | 5,600g | |
volume | 29,202.53cm³ | ✗ | |
thickness | 171mm | 165.1mm | |
AUDIO | size of speakers | 2 x 3.5, 6 x 4 and 5 x 1inches | ✗ |
number of channels of sound output | ✗ | 5.1.4only | |
has bluetooth aptx | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | 30Hz | 30Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
CONNECTIVITY | has an aux input | ✓ | ✗ |
has an hdmi output | ✓ | ✗ | |
hdmi ports | 4only | 2only | |
has bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ | |
bluetooth version | v4.2 | v4.1 | |
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 | ✓ | ✗ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1years | |
usb ports | ✗ | 1only | |
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VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has a width of 1,219.2mm. A soundbar's width represents the horizontal measurement of a device, soundbars are sometimes designed to fit the width of television sets or slightly close.
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar, at 1,260mm
is wider than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar by mm
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has a height of 67.1mm. Height represents the vertical dimension of a soundbar, they are mostly designed as slim as it can be to aesthetically complement a space.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar, at 135mm
is longer in height than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar by 67.9mm
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar weighs 5,600g. We take in account a lower weight better because lighter soundbars are easier to carry around the space.
A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, even say for many other types of products.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar, at 18,500g
is lighter than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar by g.
Most of the time a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you want to adjust the position of the soundbar often, then you should try to purchase a less heavy soundbar.
The quantity of three-dimensional space occupied by the soundbar or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar takes up 29,202.53cm³, it is a good thing to know the space that the soundbar occupies to confirm that it would easily fit in the available space .
The depth of VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar is 165.1mm, 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,
meaning that it is thicker than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar by 5.9mm
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 usually determined by its driver unit.
For surround sound channels, you’re going to run across numbers in such formats as X.X two-digit, or X.X.X three-digit the first number defines the number of main speakers, the second number denotes the number of subwoofers, and the third number if available represents the sum of “height” speakers.
NOTE: "Height" speakers are usually placed on the ceiling of the space that has the soundbar, but they may as well be upward-facing speakers inside the soundbar.
The 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
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar supports BLUETOOTH APTX, a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly using Bluetooth.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar supports AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Coz 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 Sennheiser Ambeo 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
Low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar's lowest frequency is at 30Hz.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar's lowest frequency is at 30Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
,
the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
High-frequency response measures if and how well an 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.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has an auxiliary input, an aux input allows you play from other audio devices by connecting them via a simple audio connection say a 3.5mm jack.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has an HDMI output port, devices with an HDMI port transfer HD audio.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has 2 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports imply that you can connect at the same time several devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has 4 HDMI ports, meaning
it has 2 more ports than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar supports Bluetooth, a cable free technology that enables you to easily transfer data between different compatible devices.
Both the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar and the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar have Bluetooth, which means both devices to facilitate data transfers with compatible devices that are in close range using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has a Bluetooth version of 4.1
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has a Bluetooth version of 4.2, meaning
Sennheiser Ambeo 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.
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.
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
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar has the HDMI ARC/EARC
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. VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has Dolby Atmos, which allows them to have immersive, 360-degree sound.
Sennheiser Ambeo 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
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.
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