Vizio Elevate

True Dolby Atmos surround sound ; Solid musicality for streaming tunes ; Competitive price

Proper setup takes some tweaking ; Large subwoofer is hard to hide

The Vizio Elevate is a painless way to bring true 3D Dolby Atmos sound to your living room, at a reasonable price.

Flip-up height channel speakers Comes with satellite speakers Dolby Atmos compatibility

A bit too bass-heavy Little lacking in details Too few features

It doesn’t have crystal clear accuracy or the perfect tonal balance, but the Vizio Elevate is a practical way to bring Dolby Atmos to your living room in an all-in-one package.

Includes rears and wireless sub.

Somewhat short surround cables

Simple setup, clear chart showing connections ; Wonderfully unique design ; Deep control over sound output levels ; Exceptionally clear dialogue

Effects dependent on room ; Costly

Easy setup. Room-filling Dolby Atmos surround sound. It's easy to place speakers. Backlit remote. Sleek design. The corner speakers turn!

An extension cord may be required if you don't have power where you want your subwoofer. Some cable management needed. It's expensive for a soundbar.

I’ll be the first to admit that you can spend thousands of dollars on speakers, a dedicated receiver, and cables to tie it all together, and it will sound better than the Elevate. But for $1,000? I don't think you can beat the cost and convenience of...

Four EQ presets. Wide, focused soundstage. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Chromecast built-in compatibility. Dialogue enhancement feature.

Some distortion at max volume. No graphic EQ.

The Vizio Elevate 5.1.4 is very good for mixed usage. This versatile soundbar has a balanced mid-range that reproduces voices in podcasts and TV shows with clarity. There's some extra boom in the bass range that helps you feel the excitement in...

Thrilling 3D sound Rotating height drivers can also bolster the left and right channels Chromecast built in Three HDMI ports, with eARC support on one

Bass is a tad heavy SmartCast app frequently disconnected from the soundbar Clunky, non-backlit remote control No native music service support

My complaints about bass response aside, Vizio’s Elevate is one of the most exciting soundbars I’ve heard in some time, serving up big, room-filling sound that offered subtlety as well as muscle. Also, the Elevate’s swiveling height speakers mean that...

The Vizio Elevate is the best soundbar for those who want a complete system that includes a subwoofer and rear speakers. The design of this Dolby Atmos–capable soundbar is unlike anything else available right now: In addition to the dedicated Atmos...

Good bass. Lots of ports! Does a good job of creating 3D sound.

Good bass. Lots of ports! Does a good job of creating 3D sound.

If you do care about Atmos, want to upgrade an older 5.1 system, or want a one-and-done type setup, the Vizio Elevate is a good choice. You don’t have a lot of options for adding multiple speakers over time, but it’s also a decent “starter” home...

Vizio's top-of-the-line Atmos soundbar comes with a cumbersome model number: SB46514-F6. Outside of that, this $1,000 Atmos system is a sleek, well-designed package that delivers surprisingly potent sound for the money. The addition of Chromecast...