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Vizio M Series Elevate M512E-K6 vs Vizio Elevate SE SL512X-0806
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Vizio M Series Elevate M512E-K6
Vizio Elevate SE SL512X-0806
Tested using Methodology v1.2
Updated Aug 21, 2023 04:16 PM
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Updated Mar 03, 2025 07:03 PM
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Channels5.1.2
Channels5.1.2
Variants
- M512E-K6 (Black)
- SL512X-0806 (Black)
Our Verdict
Vizio M Series Elevate M512E-K6
Vizio Elevate SE SL512X-0806
The Vizio Elevate SE SL512X-0806 is a slightly more affordable soundbar than the Vizio M Series Elevate M512E-K6. But don't let that fool you. These soundbars perform very similarly across the board. They share a design language, and the various speakers are all similar in size. You can expect broadly comparable audio performance from either set. You'll mostly find the upgrade to the M512E-K6 worth it if you absolutely need video passthrough, a full HDMI input port (rather than just an eARC port), or a physical remote.
Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our soundbars test methodology.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.0
7.4
Stereo Frequency Response
8.1
7.3
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
0.0
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
0.0
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
Partial, wired to wireless sub
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
41.3" (105.0 cm)
36.0" (91.4 cm)
Height
2.6" (6.6 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
Depth
4.7" (11.9 cm)
4.7" (12.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.9" (20.0 cm)
8.1" (20.5 cm)
Height
9.6" (24.4 cm)
9.3" (23.6 cm)
Depth
13.8" (35.0 cm)
13.8" (35.0 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
6.3" (16.0 cm)
4.1" (10.5 cm)
Height
2.6" (6.6 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
Depth
4.7" (11.9 cm)
4.7" (12.0 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
Yes
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.1
7.3
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
5.1.2
5.1.2
Tested Preset
Direct
Direct
Slope
-0.23
-0.87
Standard Error
3.03 dB
3.59 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
32.7 Hz
45.6 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.1
7.4
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Direct
Direct
Suggested Bass Setting
-3
-1
Suggested Treble Setting
-1
3
Slope
-0.07
-0.12
Standard Error
2.80 dB
2.93 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
32.7 Hz
46.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.5
Crosstalk Error
2.58 dB
2.53 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.2
8.2
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
98.0 dB SPL
92.1 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.29 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
3.92 dB
0.52 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.9
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.31
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.15
Center
8.3
8.2
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.41
-0.15
Std. Err.
2.60 dB
3.04 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.6 dB SPL
90.0 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.69
1.23
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.04
2.05
Surround 5.1
7.6
7.3
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.67
-0.46
Std. Err.
3.54 dB
4.00 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
91.1 dB SPL
91.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.34
1.27
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.18
7.00
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
6.3
6.2
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.63
-1.01
Std. Err.
3.32 dB
3.36 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
84.2 dB SPL
82.2 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.82
0.75
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.38
0.35
Sound Enhancement Features
7.4
7.4
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
No
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
No
Full HDMI In
1
No
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
9.9
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 5.1
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
0.0
Dolby Digital
Supported
Not Supported
DTS
Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Not Supported
Audio Latency: ARC
7.8
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
53 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
55 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
75 ms
Dolby Digital
109 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
80 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
119 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
7.3
0.0
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
N/A
PCM-5.1 ch
N/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
Dolby Digital
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
ARC
88 ms
Optical
98 ms
Full HDMI In
54 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
0.0
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
N/A
Dolby Digital
N/A
Video Passthrough To TV
9.0
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
Not Supported
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
Not Supported
4k Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
Not Supported
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
Not Supported
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
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
6.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
No
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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