Vizio
Vizio Elevate
$999
85
/ 100
From $999
VS
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) wins by 1
Sonos
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Dolby Atmos · HDMI eARC · Compact
86
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Vizio Elevate lands at 85 and Sonos Beam (Gen 2) at 86. That puts Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ahead by 1 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 Beam (Gen 2) if…
- ✓Atmos in a compact bar
- ✓Trueplay room correction
- ✓Expandable with Sub + rears
Vizio Elevate 85
vs 86 Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Score breakdown
Vizio Elevate
85 sound 85
features 83
design 84
ease 86
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
86 sound 86
features 88
design 92
ease 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Vizio Elevate | Sonos Beam (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | — | 5.0 (virtual Atmos) |
| Connectivity | — | eARC HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0 |
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 Beam (Gen 2)
Pros
- +Atmos in a compact bar
- +Trueplay room correction
- +Expandable with Sub + rears
Cons
- −No upward drivers (virtual Atmos)
- −No DTS
- −App glitches
FAQ: Vizio Elevate vs Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Which is better, Vizio Elevate or Sonos Beam (Gen 2)? +
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Beam (Gen 2) worth the price? +
At $499, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.
Does Vizio Elevate or Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 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.