Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
$999
89
/ 100
From $999
VS
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra wins by 1
Sonos
Sonos Arc
$899
88
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra lands at 89 and Sonos Arc at 88. That puts Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra 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 Ultra 89
vs 88 Sonos Arc
Score breakdown
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
89 sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86
Sonos Arc
88 sound 88
features 86
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra | Sonos Arc |
|---|
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
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 Ultra vs Sonos Arc
Which is better, Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra or Sonos Arc? +
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra worth the price? +
At $999, Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 89 — 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 Ultra 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.