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Vizio Elevate — $999
Vizio

Vizio Elevate

$999

85
/ 100
From $999
VS
Vizio Elevate wins by 5
Sonos Ray — $279
Sonos

Sonos Ray

$279

80
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict

Vizio Elevate takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Vizio Elevate lands at 85 and Sonos Ray at 80. That puts Vizio Elevate 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 Sonos Ray 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 80).

Value for money

Sonos Ray

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Ray more score per dollar ($279 vs $999).

Vizio Elevate 85
vs
80 Sonos Ray

Score breakdown

Vizio Elevate
85
sound 85
features 83
design 84
ease 86
Sonos Ray
80
sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

Vizio Elevate versus Sonos Ray — full spec comparison
Spec Vizio Elevate Sonos Ray

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 Ray

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 Ray

Which is better, Vizio Elevate or Sonos Ray? +

Vizio Elevate scores 85 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 Sonos Ray worth the price? +

At $279, Sonos Ray delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.

Does Vizio Elevate or Sonos Ray 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 Sonos Ray? +

Vizio Elevate — leads on sound (85 vs 80). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is the better value, Vizio Elevate or Sonos Ray? +

Sonos Ray — more score per dollar ($279 vs $999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.