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Samsung HW-Q900C — $999
Samsung

Samsung HW-Q900C

$999

86
/ 100
From $999
VS
Sonos Arc wins by 2
Sonos Arc — $899
Sonos

Sonos Arc

$899

88
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict

Sonos Arc takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung HW-Q900C 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 Samsung HW-Q900C if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough

Pick Sonos Arc if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound

Sonos Arc

Compared on the sound sub-score

Sonos Arc leads on sound (88 vs 86).

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Sonos Arc

Compared on the features sub-score

Sonos Arc leads on features (86 vs 84).

Value for money

Sonos Arc

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Arc more score per dollar ($899 vs $999).

Samsung HW-Q900C 86
vs
88 Sonos Arc

Score breakdown

Samsung HW-Q900C
86
sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86
Sonos Arc
88
sound 88
features 86
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

Samsung HW-Q900C versus Sonos Arc — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung HW-Q900C Sonos Arc

Samsung HW-Q900C

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: Samsung HW-Q900C vs Sonos Arc

Which is better, Samsung HW-Q900C or Sonos Arc? +

Sonos Arc scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung HW-Q900C worth the price? +

At $999, Samsung HW-Q900C 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 Samsung HW-Q900C 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.

Which is better for sound, Samsung HW-Q900C or Sonos Arc? +

Sonos Arc — leads on sound (88 vs 86). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for features, Samsung HW-Q900C or Sonos Arc? +

Sonos Arc — leads on features (86 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.