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Vizio Elevate — $999
Vizio

Vizio Elevate

$999

85
/ 100
From $999
VS
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) wins by 1
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) — Dolby Atmos · HDMI eARC · Compact
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
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Winner by scenario

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

Design

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Compared on the design sub-score

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) leads on design (92 vs 84).

Ease of use

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) leads on ease (90 vs 86).

Sound

Tie

Compared on the sound sub-score

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

Value for money

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) more score per dollar ($499 vs $999).

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

Vizio Elevate versus Sonos Beam (Gen 2) — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for design, Vizio Elevate or Sonos Beam (Gen 2)? +

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) — leads on design (92 vs 84). Compared on the design sub-score.

Which is better for ease of use, Vizio Elevate or Sonos Beam (Gen 2)? +

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) — leads on ease (90 vs 86). Compared on the ease of use sub-score.