Sonos
Sonos Arc
$899
88
/ 100
From $899
VS
Sonos Arc wins by 5
Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
$499
83
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Sonos Arc takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Arc lands at 88 and Bose Smart Soundbar 600 at 83. That puts Sonos Arc ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sonos Arc if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick Bose Smart Soundbar 600 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Sonos Arc 88
vs 83 Bose Smart Soundbar 600
Score breakdown
Sonos Arc
88 sound 88
features 86
design 84
ease 86
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
83 sound 83
features 81
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Arc | Bose Smart Soundbar 600 |
|---|
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
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
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 vs Bose Smart Soundbar 600
Which is better, Sonos Arc or Bose Smart Soundbar 600? +
Sonos Arc scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sonos Arc worth the price? +
At $899, Sonos Arc delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Is Bose Smart Soundbar 600 worth the price? +
At $499, Bose Smart Soundbar 600 delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in ease.
Does Sonos Arc or Bose Smart Soundbar 600 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.