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Sonos Arc Ultra — 9.1.4 Atmos · Sound Motion woofers · eARC
Sonos

Sonos Arc Ultra

9.1.4 Atmos · Sound Motion woofers · eARC

92
/ 100
From $999
VS
Sonos Arc Ultra wins by 6
Samsung HW-Q700D — 3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub
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
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound

Sonos Arc Ultra

Compared on the sound sub-score

Sonos Arc Ultra leads on sound (94 vs 88).

Ease of use

Samsung HW-Q700D

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Samsung HW-Q700D leads on ease (92 vs 90).

Features

Sonos Arc Ultra

Compared on the features sub-score

Sonos Arc Ultra leads on features (90 vs 88).

Value for money

Samsung HW-Q700D

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung HW-Q700D more score per dollar ($599 vs $999).

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

Sonos Arc Ultra versus Samsung HW-Q700D — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for sound, Sonos Arc Ultra or Samsung HW-Q700D? +

Sonos Arc Ultra — leads on sound (94 vs 88). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for ease of use, Sonos Arc Ultra or Samsung HW-Q700D? +

Samsung HW-Q700D — leads on ease (92 vs 90). Compared on the ease of use sub-score.