Vizio
Vizio Elevate
$999
85
/ 100
From $999
VS
Sonos Arc wins by 3
Sonos
Sonos Arc
$899
88
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
Sonos Arc takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Vizio Elevate lands at 85 and Sonos Arc at 88. That puts Sonos Arc 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 Sonos Arc if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Vizio Elevate 85
vs 88 Sonos Arc
Score breakdown
Vizio Elevate
85 sound 85
features 83
design 84
ease 86
Sonos Arc
88 sound 88
features 86
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Vizio Elevate | Sonos Arc |
|---|
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
Sonos Arc
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 Sonos Arc
Which is better, Vizio Elevate or Sonos Arc? +
Sonos Arc scores 88 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 Sonos Arc worth the price? +
At $899, Sonos Arc delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Does Vizio Elevate or Sonos Arc 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.