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Vizio Elevate — $999
Vizio

Vizio Elevate

$999

85
/ 100
From $999
VS
LG S95TR wins by 5
LG S95TR — 9.1.5 · WOWCAST · LG TV sync
LG

LG S95TR

9.1.5 · WOWCAST · LG TV sync

90
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict

LG S95TR takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Vizio Elevate lands at 85 and LG S95TR at 90. That puts LG S95TR ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Vizio Elevate if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough

Pick LG S95TR if…

  • ✓9.1.5 true Atmos
  • ✓WOWCAST wireless HDMI to LG TVs
  • ✓Includes sub + rears
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound

LG S95TR

Compared on the sound sub-score

LG S95TR leads on sound (92 vs 85).

Features

LG S95TR

Compared on the features sub-score

LG S95TR leads on features (92 vs 83).

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Vizio Elevate

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Vizio Elevate more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,499).

Vizio Elevate 85
vs
90 LG S95TR

Score breakdown

Vizio Elevate
85
sound 85
features 83
design 84
ease 86
LG S95TR
90
sound 92
features 92
design 84
ease 82

Specs side-by-side

Vizio Elevate versus LG S95TR — full spec comparison
Spec Vizio Elevate LG S95TR
Channels
—
9.1.5
Connectivity
—
HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT, WOWCAST
Atmos
—
Dolby Atmos + DTS:X

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

LG S95TR

Pros
  • +9.1.5 true Atmos
  • +WOWCAST wireless HDMI to LG TVs
  • +Includes sub + rears
Cons
  • −Best with LG TVs
  • −Big rear speakers
  • −Setup complexity

FAQ: Vizio Elevate vs LG S95TR

Which is better, Vizio Elevate or LG S95TR? +

LG S95TR scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Vizio Elevate worth the price? +

At $999, Vizio Elevate delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in ease.

Is LG S95TR worth the price? +

At $1,499, LG S95TR delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.

Does Vizio Elevate or LG S95TR 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.

Which is better for sound, Vizio Elevate or LG S95TR? +

LG S95TR — leads on sound (92 vs 85). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for features, Vizio Elevate or LG S95TR? +

LG S95TR — leads on features (92 vs 83). Compared on the features sub-score.