Sonos
Sonos Arc Ultra
9.1.4 Atmos · Sound Motion woofers · eARC
92
/ 100
From $999
VS
Sonos Arc Ultra wins by 6
Samsung
Samsung HW-Q700D
3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub
86
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
Sonos Arc Ultra takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Arc Ultra lands at 92 and Samsung HW-Q700D at 86. That puts Sonos Arc Ultra ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sonos Arc Ultra if…
- ✓Massive bass without a sub
- ✓9.1.4 channel processing
- ✓Easy TrueCinema tuning
Pick Samsung HW-Q700D if…
- ✓Mid-tier Atmos with bundled wireless sub
- ✓Q-Symphony with Samsung TV speakers
- ✓Compact 940mm wide
Sonos Arc Ultra 92
vs 86 Samsung HW-Q700D
Score breakdown
Sonos Arc Ultra
92 sound 94
features 90
design 92
ease 90
value 0
Samsung HW-Q700D
86 sound 88
features 88
design 0
ease 92
value 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Arc Ultra | Samsung HW-Q700D |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 9.1.4 | 3.1.2 |
| Drivers | 14 + Sound Motion woofers | 7 (2 upfiring + 4 forward + 1 sub) |
| Connectivity | eARC HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0 | Wi-Fi 6, eARC HDMI 2.1, BT 5.2 |
| Atmos | Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Voice | — | Bixby |
| Width | — | 940 mm |
Sonos Arc Ultra
Pros
- +Massive bass without a sub
- +9.1.4 channel processing
- +Easy TrueCinema tuning
Cons
- −No DTS:X
- −App glitches
- −Expensive
Samsung HW-Q700D
Pros
- +Mid-tier Atmos with bundled wireless sub
- +Q-Symphony with Samsung TV speakers
- +Compact 940mm wide
Cons
- −No DTS:X
- −Atmos via 2 upfiring drivers (limited)
- −Q-Symphony Samsung-only
FAQ: Sonos Arc Ultra vs Samsung HW-Q700D
Which is better, Sonos Arc Ultra or Samsung HW-Q700D? +
Sonos Arc Ultra scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sonos Arc Ultra worth the price? +
At $999, Sonos Arc Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Is Samsung HW-Q700D worth the price? +
At $599, Samsung HW-Q700D delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ease.
Does Sonos Arc Ultra or Samsung HW-Q700D 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.