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Vizio SB36512-F6 vs Vizio Elevate
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Vizio SB36512-F6
Vizio Elevate
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Channels5.1.2
Channels5.1.4
Variants
- SB36512-F6
- Elevate (Black)
Our Verdict
Vizio SB36512-F6
Vizio Elevate
The Vizio Elevate is better than the Vizio SB36512-F6. The Elevate is better built, and it has a unique design with sides that rotate upwards to help create a better soundstage performance. It even has more sound enhancement features, like dialogue enhancement mode.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.8
7.5
Stereo Frequency Response
8.1
7.2
Dialogue Enhancement
No
Yes
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
8.0
Center
8.5
7.4
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
36.0" (91.5 cm)
48.1" (122.2 cm)
Height
2.6" (6.6 cm)
2.7" (6.8 cm)
Depth
3.4" (8.7 cm)
6.5" (16.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.0" (17.9 cm)
10.9" (27.6 cm)
Height
11.5" (29.2 cm)
15.5" (39.4 cm)
Depth
11.4" (29.0 cm)
13.8" (35.0 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
2.6" (6.6 cm)
2.9" (7.3 cm)
Height
5.7" (14.5 cm)
5.9" (15.1 cm)
Depth
2.9" (7.3 cm)
3.7" (9.4 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
Yes
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.1
7.2
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
5.1.2
5.1.4
Tested Preset
Direct
Direct
Slope
-0.49
-0.82
Standard Error
2.74 dB
6.43 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
33.6 Hz
25.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.2
8.0
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Direct
Direct
Suggested Bass Setting
-4
-10
Suggested Treble Setting
2
-1
Slope
0.13
-0.22
Standard Error
2.43 dB
3.15 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
34.1 Hz
33.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.6 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
8.0
Crosstalk Error
2.21 dB
1.68 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.4
7.5
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
94.4 dB SPL
92.5 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.97 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
0.72 dB
2.92 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.4
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.49
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.51
Center
8.5
7.4
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.12
-0.25
Std. Err.
2.33 dB
5.18 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
90.9 dB SPL
90.2 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.41
0.43
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.75
1.54
Surround 5.1
6.8
7.3
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-1.91
-0.83
Std. Err.
5.46 dB
4.42 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
90.2 dB SPL
92.0 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.47
0.51
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.26
1.43
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
6.0
5.8
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Slope
0.01
-2.14
Std. Err.
4.64 dB
5.78 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
90.2 dB SPL
85.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.91
1.20
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.02
0.51
Sound Enhancement Features
5.9
7.4
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
No
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
1
HDMI Out
ARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
No
Full HDMI In
1
2
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
1
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
1
No
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
8.3
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Not Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
9.7
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 5.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
5.0
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
106 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
112 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
148 ms
Dolby Digital
178 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
156 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
146 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
7.4
4.8
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
112 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
116 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
111 ms
Dolby Digital
198 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
160 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
174 ms
ARC
56 ms
Optical
53 ms
Full HDMI In
-85 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
6.7
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
160 ms
Dolby Digital
199 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
7.8
8.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
30Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
No
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Wireless Playback
9.0
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
Yes
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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