VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar
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Sony HT S100F
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Category | Features | VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar | Sony HT S100F |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | width | 1,219.2mm | 900mm |
height | 67.1mm | 64mm | |
weight | 5,600g | 2,400g | |
volume | ✗ | 5,068.8cm³ | |
thickness | 165.1mm | 88mm | |
AUDIO | number of channels of sound output | 5.1.4only | 2only |
has bluetooth aptx | ✗ | ✓ | |
lowest frequency | 30Hz | ✗ | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | ✗ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has an hdmi output | ✗ | ✓ |
hdmi ports | 2only | 1only | |
has bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ | |
bluetooth version | v4.1 | v4.2 | |
supports wi-fi | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | hdmi arc / earc | ✓ | ✓ |
has dolby atmos | ✓ | ✗ | |
has dts:x | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports dolby digital | ✗ | ✓ | |
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 fit the width of television sets or slightly close.
The Sony HT S100F, at 900mm
is wider than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar with a difference mm
The VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar measures to a height of 67.1mm. Height represents the vertical dimension of a soundbar, they are usually designed to be as thin as possible to aesthetically fit in a space.
The Sony HT S100F, at 64mm
is shorter than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar by -3.1mm
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar weighs 5,600g. We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter soundbars are easier to shift around the space.
Lighter home appliances are advantageous, as it makes transportation easier, even say for many other types of products.
Sony HT S100F, at 2,400g
is lighter 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 want to change the position of the soundbar often, then you should opt to purchase a lighter soundbar.
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space occupied by the soundbar or, to keep it simple, the space the soundbar fills. Sony HT S100F takes up 5,068.8cm³, it is a good thing to know the space that a soundbar takes up to confirm that it will fit with ease into the space available .
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)
Sony HT S100F has a thickness of 88mm,
meaning that it is less thicker than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar by -77.1mm
For surround sound channels, you'll come across numbers 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 denotes the total of subwoofers, and the third number if available represents the total 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-firing speakers within the soundbar.
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
And the Sony HT S100F having 2 indicates that it has 2 main speakers
The Sony HT S100F supports BLUETOOTH APTX, a codec used to transmit audio wirelessly with Bluetooth.
Low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device 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.
High-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component 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.
Sony HT S100F has an HDMI output port, devices with an HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high-definition 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.
Sony HT S100F has 1 HDMI ports, meaning
the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar got 1 more ports than the Sony HT S100F
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has Bluetooth, a cable free technology which enables you to easily transfer data between different compatible devices.
Both the Sony HT S100F and the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar have Bluetooth, which allows both devices to support data transfers with compatible devices placed in close proximity using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has a Bluetooth version of 4.1
Sony HT S100F has a Bluetooth version of 4.2, meaning
Sony HT S100F 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.
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
Sony HT S100F has the HDMI ARC/EARC
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.
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
Sony HT S100F supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.
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