Vizio
Vizio Elevate
$999
85
/ 100
From $999
VS
Vizio Elevate wins by 5
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
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
| 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.