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Vizio Elevate SE SL512X-0806 vs Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus with Sub + Speakers
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Vizio Elevate SE SL512X-0806
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Channels5.1.2
Channels5.1
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Vizio Elevate SE SL512X-0806
Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus with Sub + Speakers
The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus with Sub + Speakers and the Vizio Elevate SE SL512X-0806 are both positioned in the budget-to-mid range. Unlike the Amazon, the Vizio has up-firing drivers, which help add a sense of verticality to your audio. That said, the Vizio requires a wired connection between its satellite speakers and its wireless external sub, while the Amazon's sub and satellites all communicate wirelessly.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.4
7.9
Stereo Frequency Response
7.3
8.4
Audio Format Support: Optical
0.0
10
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Sealed
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Partial, wired to wireless sub
Yes
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
36.0" (91.4 cm)
37.0" (94.1 cm)
Height
2.6" (6.5 cm)
2.4" (6.2 cm)
Depth
4.7" (12.0 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.1" (20.5 cm)
10.4" (26.5 cm)
Height
9.3" (23.6 cm)
13.2" (33.6 cm)
Depth
13.8" (35.0 cm)
10.4" (26.5 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
4.1" (10.5 cm)
5.2" (13.1 cm)
Height
2.6" (6.5 cm)
6.0" (15.2 cm)
Depth
4.7" (12.0 cm)
5.2" (13.1 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
No
Yes
Mountable Satellites
Yes
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
Yes
No
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.3
8.4
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
5.1.2
5.1
Tested Preset
Direct
Music
Slope
-0.87
-0.08
Standard Error
3.59 dB
2.76 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
45.6 Hz
26.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.4
8.4
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Direct
Music
Suggested Bass Setting
-1
5
Suggested Treble Setting
3
5
Slope
-0.12
-0.08
Standard Error
2.93 dB
2.76 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
46.9 Hz
26.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Dynamics
8.2
8.3
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
92.1 dB SPL
93.6 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.29 dB
0.33 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
0.52 dB
0.83 dB
Center
8.2
7.8
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.15
-1.10
Std. Err.
3.04 dB
4.03 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
90.0 dB SPL
88.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.23
0.40
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.05
1.33
Surround 5.1
7.3
6.9
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.46
-0.74
Std. Err.
4.00 dB
4.94 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
91.4 dB SPL
84.0 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.27
0.50
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
7.00
0.49
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
6.2
5.1
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Front Firing Bar and Front Firing Satellites)
Slope
-1.01
0.62
Std. Err.
3.36 dB
5.09 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
82.2 dB SPL
69.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.75
3.63
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.35
0.73
Sound Enhancement Features
7.4
5.6
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
No
1
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
No
Full HDMI In
No
No
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
9.9
9.9
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 5.1
Up To 5.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
0.0
0.0
Dolby Atmos
Not Supported
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
Not Supported
Not Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Not Supported
Not Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Not Supported
Not Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Not Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Not Supported
Not Supported
Audio Format Support: Optical
0.0
10
Dolby Digital
Not Supported
Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Not Supported
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
7.8
6.6
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
53 ms
N/A
PCM-5.1 ch
55 ms
N/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
75 ms
138 ms
Dolby Digital
109 ms
113 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
80 ms
118 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
119 ms
134 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
0.0
0.0
HDMI Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
N/A
N/A
PCM-5.1 ch
N/A
N/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
N/A
Dolby Digital
N/A
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
N/A
Audio Latency: Optical
0.0
7.6
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
N/A
126 ms
Dolby Digital
N/A
188 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
N/A
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
N/A
4k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
N/A
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
N/A
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
N/A
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
N/A
HDR10 Passthrough
No
N/A
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
N/A
Dolby Vision Passthrough
No
N/A
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
N/A
FreeSync Passthrough
No
N/A
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
N/A
ALLM Passthrough
No
N/A
Wireless Playback
6.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
No
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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