Overall Score 7.9 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 4.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus | VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar |
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DESIGN | width | 1,050mm | 1,219.2mm |
height | 121mm | 67.1mm | |
weight | 6,300g | 5,600g | |
volume | 9,528.75cm³ | ✗ | |
thickness | 75mm | 165.1mm | |
AUDIO | size of speakers | 7 x 2 and 2 x 4inches | ✗ |
number of channels of sound output | 7.1.4only | 5.1.4only | |
audio output power | 400W | ✗ | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | 38Hz | 30Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
CONNECTIVITY | has an aux input | ✓ | ✗ |
has an hdmi output | ✓ | ✗ | |
hdmi ports | 3only | 2only | |
has bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ | |
bluetooth version | v5 | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
compatible with alexa | ✓ | ✗ | |
has spotify connect | ✓ | ✗ | |
has dolby atmos | ✓ | ✓ | |
has dts:x | ✓ | ✓ | |
has chromecast built-in | ✓ | ✗ | |
has airplay | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports dolby digital plus | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a dedicated smartphone app | ✓ | ✗ | |
warranty period | 2years | 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 sometimes designed to match the width of TVs or slightly close.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus, at 1,050mm
is smaller in width than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar by mm
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has a height of 67.1mm. Height represents the vertical measurement of a device, soundbars are commonly designed to be as slim as it can be to beautifully fit in a space.
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus, at 121mm
is longer in height than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar with a difference 53.9mm
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar weighs 5,600g. We take in account a lower weight best because lighter soundbars are easier to shift 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.
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus, at 6,300g
weigh more than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar with a difference g.
Commonly a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you will need to change the position of the soundbar often, then you should opt to purchase a lighter soundbar.
The quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the product's chassis or, to keep it simple, the space the product fills. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus takes up 9,528.75cm³, it is a good thing to know the space that the soundbar takes up to ensure that it will easily fit in the space available .
The depth of VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar is 165.1mm, to know the thickness of the soundbar you divide its space occupied by the surface area(length by width)
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a thickness of 75mm,
hence less thicker than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar by -90.1mm
Shown as the number of speakers x size(inches), Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has 7 x 2 and 2 x 4 measured in inches. The loudness of any given speaker usuallyy depends on its size which is in turn determined by its driver unit.
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 total of main speakers, the second number represents the total of subwoofers, and the third number if available denotes the total 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.
The VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar having a sound output value of 5.1.4 means that it has 5 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 "height" speaker
Well as the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus having 7.1.4 implies that it has 7 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 "height" speaker
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an audio output power of 400W, basing on the number of speakers and their power in watts. It is the power the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus speakers can "comfortably" be loaded.
To better understand how loud any speaker can get, there are other features to factor in such as sensitivity, sound pressure, etc.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus supports AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It transfers 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 Plus 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 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 Plus's lowest frequency is at 38Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus got a juicier bass than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar
,
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 on the way through. VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus'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.
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an auxiliary input, this enables you play from external audio sources by connecting them via a simple audio port like a 3.5mm jack.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an HDMI output port, devices with an HDMI or mini HDMI port can connect HD audio.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has 2 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect several devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has 3 HDMI ports, meaning
it got 1 more ports than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar supports Bluetooth, a wireless technology that enables you to easily transfer data between different compatible devices.
Both the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus and the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar have Bluetooth, which means both soundbars to facilitate data exchange with compatible devices placed 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 Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5, meaning
it 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 Plus too can connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 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 Plus 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 If you don't want to use your TV's speakers and would rather have everything play 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 Plus has the HDMI ARC/EARC
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is compatible with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Alexa-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. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus supports Dolby digital plus
There is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus.
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
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a warranty period of 2years.
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices., VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has 1 only