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Vizio Elevate vs Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module
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Vizio Elevate
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module
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Channels5.1.4
Channels5.1.2
Variants
- Elevate (Black)
- Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module (Arctic White)
- Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module (Black)
Our Verdict
Vizio Elevate
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module
The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module and the Vizio Elevate are both premium soundbar setups. The Bose is better built and has better soundstage and surround performances. Some listeners may also prefer its more neutral sound profile out of the box than the Vizio soundbar's bass-heavy sound. That said, unlike the Bose, the Vizio comes with a Full HDMI In port, so you can use it for high-quality passthrough.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.5
8.2
Stereo Frequency Response
7.2
8.6
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
0.0
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Partial, wired to wireless sub
Yes
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
48.1" (122.2 cm)
41.1" (104.5 cm)
Height
2.7" (6.8 cm)
2.2" (5.7 cm)
Depth
6.5" (16.5 cm)
4.3" (11.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
10.9" (27.6 cm)
11.6" (29.5 cm)
Height
15.5" (39.4 cm)
12.7" (32.3 cm)
Depth
13.8" (35.0 cm)
11.6" (29.5 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
2.9" (7.3 cm)
1.9" (4.8 cm)
Height
5.9" (15.1 cm)
5.6" (14.3 cm)
Depth
3.7" (9.4 cm)
1.9" (4.8 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
No
Mountable Satellites
Yes
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
Yes
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.2
8.6
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
5.1.4
5.1.2
Tested Preset
Direct
No Preset
Slope
-0.82
-0.15
Standard Error
6.43 dB
2.08 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
25.9 Hz
25.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.0
8.6
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Direct
No Preset
Suggested Bass Setting
-10
0
Suggested Treble Setting
-1
0
Slope
-0.22
-0.15
Standard Error
3.15 dB
2.08 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
33.2 Hz
25.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
8.0
8.5
Crosstalk Error
1.68 dB
2.36 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.5
8.4
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
92.5 dB SPL
95.3 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.97 dB
0.47 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
2.92 dB
1.39 dB
Center
7.4
8.1
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.25
0.03
Std. Err.
5.18 dB
2.00 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
90.2 dB SPL
76.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.43
0.42
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.54
3.16
Surround 5.1
7.3
7.3
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.83
-0.60
Std. Err.
4.42 dB
2.86 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
92.0 dB SPL
72.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.51
0.35
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.43
0.83
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
5.8
5.8
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Phantom (Side Firing and Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-2.14
-0.89
Std. Err.
5.78 dB
3.68 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
85.4 dB SPL
65.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.20
0.61
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.51
1.72
Sound Enhancement Features
7.4
6.3
Room Correction
No
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Presets
No
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
No
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
No
Full HDMI In
2
No
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
No
Ethernet
No
1
Subwoofer Output
No
Yes
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
8.1
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Not Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
0.0
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Not Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Not Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Not Supported
DTS
Supported
Not Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Not Supported
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
6.5
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
5.0
7.0
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
106 ms
86 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
112 ms
85 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
148 ms
91 ms
Dolby Digital
178 ms
111 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
156 ms
115 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
146 ms
125 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
4.8
0.0
HDMI Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
112 ms
N/A
PCM-5.1 ch
116 ms
N/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
111 ms
N/A
Dolby Digital
198 ms
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus
160 ms
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
174 ms
N/A
Audio Latency: Optical
6.7
6.6
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
160 ms
159 ms
Dolby Digital
199 ms
220 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
8.0
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
Not Supported
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
Not Supported
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
Not Supported
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
Not Supported
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
No
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
No
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
No
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
No
Wireless Playback
9.0
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
Yes
Apple AirPlay
No
Yes
Spotify Connect
No
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
No
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
Yes (Built-in)
Google Assistant
No
Yes (Built-in)
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
Yes
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