Hisense AX5125H vs Vizio Elevate SE SL512X-0806

The Vizio Elevate SE SL512X-0806 and the Hisense AX5125H both target budget-to-mid-range customers and have different strengths. The Hisense has a deeper low-frequency extension, so it reproduces even the thumpiest lows of a kick drum (though you can't adjust the subwoofer level independently like you can with the Vizio). In contrast, the Vizio has a wider stereo soundstage and can get louder with less compression. The main differences come down to input ports: the Hisense offers more, including full HDMI in, Optical in, and up to 4k @ 120 Hz video passthrough. You can only connect to the Vizio via eARC, but its latency performance is better.