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Vizio Elevate — $999
Vizio

Vizio Elevate

$999

85
/ 100
From $999
VS
Vizio Elevate wins by 3
Samsung HW-S801D — $399
Samsung

Samsung HW-S801D

$399

82
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Vizio Elevate takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Vizio Elevate lands at 85 and Samsung HW-S801D at 82. That puts Vizio Elevate ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Vizio Elevate if…

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

Pick Samsung HW-S801D if…

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

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

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

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

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

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

Sound

Vizio Elevate

Compared on the sound sub-score

Vizio Elevate leads on sound (85 vs 82).

Value for money

Samsung HW-S801D

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung HW-S801D more score per dollar ($399 vs $999).

Vizio Elevate 85
vs
82 Samsung HW-S801D

Score breakdown

Vizio Elevate
85
sound 85
features 83
design 84
ease 86
Samsung HW-S801D
82
sound 82
features 80
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

Vizio Elevate versus Samsung HW-S801D — full spec comparison
Spec Vizio Elevate Samsung HW-S801D

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

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

FAQ: Vizio Elevate vs Samsung HW-S801D

Which is better, Vizio Elevate or Samsung HW-S801D? +

Vizio Elevate scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Samsung HW-S801D worth the price? +

At $399, Samsung HW-S801D delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.

Does Vizio Elevate or Samsung HW-S801D 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 Samsung HW-S801D? +

Vizio Elevate — leads on sound (85 vs 82). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is the better value, Vizio Elevate or Samsung HW-S801D? +

Samsung HW-S801D — more score per dollar ($399 vs $999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.