Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
$899
86
/ 100
From $899
VS
Sonos Arc wins by 2
Sonos
Sonos Arc
$899
88
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
Sonos Arc takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 lands at 86 and Sonos Arc at 88. That puts Sonos Arc ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose Smart Soundbar 900 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick Sonos Arc if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 86
vs 88 Sonos Arc
Score breakdown
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
86 sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86
Sonos Arc
88 sound 88
features 86
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose Smart Soundbar 900 | Sonos Arc |
|---|
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
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 Arc
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: Bose Smart Soundbar 900 vs Sonos Arc
Which is better, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 or Sonos Arc? +
Sonos Arc scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose Smart Soundbar 900 worth the price? +
At $899, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.
Is Sonos Arc worth the price? +
At $899, Sonos Arc delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Does Bose Smart Soundbar 900 or Sonos Arc 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.