Sonos
Sonos Arc
$899
88
/ 100
From $899
VS
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra wins by 1
Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
$999
89
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Arc lands at 88 and Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra at 89. That puts Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra ahead by 1 points — a narrow 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 Ultra if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Sonos Arc 88
vs 89 Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
Score breakdown
Sonos Arc
88 sound 88
features 86
design 84
ease 86
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
89 sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Arc | Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra |
|---|
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 Ultra
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 Ultra
Which is better, Sonos Arc or Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra? +
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Ultra worth the price? +
At $999, Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.
Does Sonos Arc or Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra 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.