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Vizio Elevate vs Bose Smart Soundbar 900
Side-by-Side Comparison
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Vizio Elevate
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Channels5.1.4
Channels5.1.2
Variants
- Elevate (Black)
- Smart Soundbar 900 (Black)
- Smart Soundbar 900 (White)
Our Verdict
Vizio Elevate
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
The Vizio Elevate is better than the standalone Bose Smart Soundbar 900 for most uses. The Vizio is a 5.1.4 setup with a dedicated sub and satellites. It has better surround performance and more sound enhancement features like EQ presets. Unlike the Bose, it has a Full HDMI In port for high-quality passthrough. However, the 5.1.2 Bose has a better build quality and built-in voice assistant capabilities. It offers a very impressive performance for a standalone bar, and you can even upgrade it with a sub and satellites.
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B&HMain Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.5
7.5
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
0.0
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Center
7.4
8.6
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
No
Enclosure
Ported
No Subwoofer
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Partial, wired to wireless sub
No
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)
N/A
Height
15.5" (39.4 cm)
N/A
Depth
13.8" (35.0 cm)
N/A
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
2.9" (7.3 cm)
N/A
Height
5.9" (15.1 cm)
N/A
Depth
3.7" (9.4 cm)
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
No
Mountable Satellites
Yes
No
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
7.4
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
5.1.4
5.1.2
Tested Preset
Direct
No Preset
Slope
-0.82
0.05
Standard Error
6.43 dB
2.64 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
25.9 Hz
50.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.0
7.4
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Direct
No Preset
Suggested Bass Setting
-10
0
Suggested Treble Setting
-1
0
Slope
-0.22
0.05
Standard Error
3.15 dB
2.64 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
33.2 Hz
50.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
8.0
8.0
Crosstalk Error
1.68 dB
2.00 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.5
8.1
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
92.5 dB SPL
93.9 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.97 dB
0.54 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
2.92 dB
1.96 dB
Center
7.4
8.6
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.25
0.50
Std. Err.
5.18 dB
2.57 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
90.2 dB SPL
95.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.43
0.50
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.54
2.37
Surround 5.1
7.3
6.4
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Phantom (Front Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.83
0.18
Std. Err.
4.42 dB
2.51 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
92.0 dB SPL
95.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.51
0.45
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.43
2.35
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
5.8
6.6
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-2.14
0.63
Std. Err.
5.78 dB
3.20 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
85.4 dB SPL
90.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.20
0.47
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.51
1.14
Sound Enhancement Features
7.4
4.5
Room Correction
No
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Presets
No
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
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
9.0
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
106 ms
59 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
112 ms
61 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
148 ms
61 ms
Dolby Digital
178 ms
81 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
156 ms
85 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
146 ms
95 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
7.3
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
160 ms
135 ms
Dolby Digital
199 ms
189 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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