Overall Score 5.4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 4.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Sonos Arc | VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | width | 1,140mm | 1,219.2mm |
height | 87mm | 67.1mm | |
weight | 6,250g | 5,600g | |
volume | 11,525.06cm³ | ✗ | |
thickness | 116mm | 165.1mm | |
AUDIO | number of channels of sound output | 5only | 5.1.4only |
lowest frequency | 47.6Hz | 30Hz | |
highest frequency | 19,900Hz | 20,000Hz | |
CONNECTIVITY | has an hdmi output | ✓ | ✗ |
hdmi ports | 1only | 2only | |
has bluetooth | ✗ | ✓ | |
bluetooth version | ✗ | v4.1 | |
supports wi-fi | ✓ | ✓ | |
hdmi version | v2 | ✗ | |
rj45 ports | 1only | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | hdmi arc / earc | ✓ | ✓ |
compatible with google assistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
compatible with alexa | ✓ | ✗ | |
has dolby atmos | ✓ | ✓ | |
has dts:x | ✗ | ✓ | |
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. The width represents the horizontal measurement of a device, soundbars are sometimes designed to match the width of TVs or slightly close.
Sonos Arc, at 1,140mm
is smaller in width than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar by mm
The VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has a height of 67.1mm. The height represents the vertical measurement of a soundbar, they are often designed to be as thin as possible to beautifully complement a space.
The Sonos Arc, at 87mm
is longer in height than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar by 19.9mm
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar weighs 5,600g. We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry around the space.
A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes their movement easier, even say for many other types of products.
The Sonos Arc, at 6,250g
weigh more 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 switch the position of the soundbar after some time, then you should try to purchase a less heavy soundbar.
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space occupied by the product's chassis or, to keep it simple, the space the soundbar occupies. Sonos Arc occupies 11,525.06cm³, it is a good thing to know the space that a soundbar takes up just so as to confirm that it would fit with ease into the available space .
The depth 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)
Sonos Arc has a thickness of 116mm,
hence less thicker than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar by -49.1mm
When it comes to 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 denotes the number of main speakers, the second number defines the total of subwoofers, and the third number if available shows the total of “height” speakers.
NOTE: "Height" speakers are usually 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 implies that it has 5 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 "height" speaker
And the Sonos Arc having 5 indicates that it has 5 main speakers
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 while at it. VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar's lowest frequency is at 30Hz.
Sonos Arc's lowest frequency is at 47.6Hz, this implies that
Sonos Arc 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 on the way through. VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz.
Sonos Arc's highest frequency is at 19,900Hz, this implies that
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar got a clearer and crispier treble than the Sonos Arc
, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
Sonos Arc has an HDMI output port, devices with an HDMI or mini HDMI port can connect high-definition audio.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has 2 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports imply that you may connect at the same time several devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
Sonos Arc has 1 HDMI ports, meaning
the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar got 1 more ports than the Sonos Arc
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has Bluetooth, a wireless technology which enables you to easily transfer data between different devices.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has a Bluetooth version of 4.1
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.
Sonos Arc too can connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Sonos Arc has an HDMI version of 2, 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. Sonos Arc has only 1 ports
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
Sonos Arc has the HDMI ARC/EARC
Sonos Arc is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Google Assistant-compatible devices.
Sonos Arc is compatible with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Alexa-compatible devices.
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.
Sonos Arc 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
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. Sonos Arc supports Dolby digital plus
Sonos Arc 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 Sonos Arc.
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