Sonos
Sonos Arc
$899
88
/ 100
From $899
VS
Sonos Arc wins by 6
Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
$399
82
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict
Sonos Arc takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Arc lands at 88 and Samsung HW-S801D at 82. That puts Sonos Arc ahead by 6 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 Samsung HW-S801D if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Sonos Arc 88
vs 82 Samsung HW-S801D
Score breakdown
Sonos Arc
88 sound 88
features 86
design 84
ease 86
Samsung HW-S801D
82 sound 82
features 80
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Arc | Samsung HW-S801D |
|---|
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
Samsung HW-S801D
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 Samsung HW-S801D
Which is better, Sonos Arc or Samsung HW-S801D? +
Sonos Arc scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Samsung HW-S801D worth the price? +
At $399, Samsung HW-S801D delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.
Does Sonos Arc or Samsung HW-S801D 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.