Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
$399
82
/ 100
From $399
VS
Vizio Elevate wins by 3
Vizio
Vizio Elevate
$999
85
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
Vizio Elevate takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung HW-S801D lands at 82 and Vizio Elevate at 85. That puts Vizio Elevate ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung HW-S801D if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick Vizio Elevate if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Samsung HW-S801D 82
vs 85 Vizio Elevate
Score breakdown
Samsung HW-S801D
82 sound 82
features 80
design 84
ease 86
Vizio Elevate
85 sound 85
features 83
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung HW-S801D | Vizio Elevate |
|---|
Samsung HW-S801D
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
Vizio Elevate
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
FAQ: Samsung HW-S801D vs Vizio Elevate
Which is better, Samsung HW-S801D or Vizio Elevate? +
Vizio Elevate scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung HW-S801D worth the price? +
At $399, Samsung HW-S801D delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.
Is Vizio Elevate worth the price? +
At $999, Vizio Elevate delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in ease.
Does Samsung HW-S801D or Vizio Elevate last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.