Sonos RAYG1US1BLK
Score: 59/100
Vizio SV200M-08
Score: 54/100Rankings
The Sonos Ray is a compact entry-level 2.0 soundbar that upgrades TV audio with clear dialogue and balanced music playback, while integrating seamlessly into the Sonos ecosystem. It lacks HDMI, Dolby Atmos, and deep bass, making it best suited for small spaces and existing Sonos users.
The VIZIO SV200M-08 is a compact 2.0-channel soundbar delivering Dolby Atmos and DTS:X in a sleek, fabric-finished package, optimized for VIZIO TVs with QuickFit™ mounting and HDMI eARC. While it offers strong mids and clear dialogue, it lacks a subwoofer, a physical remote, and optical input.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 150 Wbest | |
— | 70 Hzbest | |
— | 16,000 Hzbest | |
— | 1best | |
— | 5.2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.95 kgbest | 2 kg |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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Video(1) | ||
HDMI eARC Support | false | true |
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Overall Weight (kg) | 1.95 kg | 2.0 kg |
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Digital Surround | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
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Professional reviewers praise the Ray for its compact footprint, clear sound, and effortless Sonos integration, but criticize the absence of HDMI, Dolby Atmos, and deep bass.
Everyday users love the noticeable improvement over TV speakers and easy app setup, but complain about missing HDMI, weak bass, and lack of voice assistants.
Professional reviewers praise the SV200M-08 for its 95 dB output, 70 Hz bass extension and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X support in a compact form, but note the missing remote and optical input as drawbacks.
Everyday users rate the bar around 4.1 / 5, highlighting clear dialogue, balanced sound and easy setup, while complaining about the lack of a remote, occasional Bluetooth hiccups and desire for deeper bass.
“Much better than my TV speakers”
“Easy setup with the Sonos app”
“Clear dialogue - I don't have to turn up the volume anymore”
