Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus
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VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar
See price on AmazonOverall Score 4.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus | VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar |
---|---|---|---|
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 represents the horizontal dimension of a device, soundbars are often designed to match the width of television sets or get close.
The 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 dimension of a soundbar, they are often designed to be as slim as possible to beautifully complement a space.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus, at 121mm
is longer in height than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar by 53.9mm
The VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar weighs 5,600g. We prefer a lower weight better because lighter soundbars 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.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus, at 6,300g
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 want to switch the position of the soundbar after some time, then you should try to purchase a less heavy soundbar.
The quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the product's body or, to keep it simple, the space the product occupies. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus occupies 9,528.75cm³, it is a good thing to know the space that the soundbar occupies just so as to ensure that it would easily fit in the available space next to your other gadgets.
The thickness of VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar is 165.1mm, to know the thickness of a device you divide its space occupied by the surface area(length by width)
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a thickness of 75mm,
meaning that it is less thicker than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar by -90.1mm
Displayed as the number of speakers x size(inches), Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has 7 x 2 and 2 x 4 measured in inches. The sound quality of any given speaker usuallyy depends upon its size which is in turn determined by the driver unit.
When it comes to 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 sum of main speakers, the second number shows the number of subwoofers, and the third number if available shows the total of “height” speakers.
NOTE: "Height" speakers are most times placed on the ceiling of the space that has the soundbar, but they may also just be upward-firing speakers within the soundbar.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar having a sound output value of 5.1.4 implies that it has 5 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 "height" speaker
Well as the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus having 7.1.4 means 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 sum of speakers and their power in watts. It is the amount of power the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus speakers can "comfortably" be loaded.
To get a better understanding of 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 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 Plus will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning 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 Plus's lowest frequency is at 38Hz, this means 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 device reproduces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. 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.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an auxiliary input, an aux input enables you play from external audio devices by connecting them through a simple audio port say a 3.5mm jack.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an HDMI output port, soundbars with an HDMI port can channel HD audio.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has 2 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports imply that you may connect at the same time numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has 3 HDMI ports, meaning
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus got 1 more ports than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar supports Bluetooth, a wireless technology that enables you to seamlessly transfer data between different compatible devices.
Both the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus and the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar have Bluetooth, which allows both soundbars to support data exchange with compatible devices placed in close range using radio waves which are short-wavelength and at an ultra-high frequency.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has a Bluetooth version of 4.1
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5, meaning
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus got 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