Sonos
Sonos Arc Ultra
9.1.4 Atmos · Sound Motion woofers · eARC
92
/ 100
From $999
VS
Sonos Arc Ultra wins by 12
Sonos
Sonos Ray
$279
80
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
Sonos Arc Ultra takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Arc Ultra lands at 92 and Sonos Ray at 80. That puts Sonos Arc Ultra ahead by 12 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 Sonos Ray if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Sonos Arc Ultra 92
vs 80 Sonos Ray
Score breakdown
Sonos Arc Ultra
92 sound 94
features 90
design 92
ease 90
Sonos Ray
80 sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Arc Ultra | Sonos Ray |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 9.1.4 | — |
| Drivers | 14 + Sound Motion woofers | — |
| Connectivity | eARC HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0 | — |
| Atmos | Dolby Atmos | — |
Sonos Arc Ultra
Pros
- +Massive bass without a sub
- +9.1.4 channel processing
- +Easy TrueCinema tuning
Cons
- −No DTS:X
- −App glitches
- −Expensive
Sonos Ray
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: Sonos Arc Ultra vs Sonos Ray
Which is better, Sonos Arc Ultra or Sonos Ray? +
Sonos Arc Ultra scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. 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 Sonos Ray worth the price? +
At $279, Sonos Ray delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.
Does Sonos Arc Ultra or Sonos Ray 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.