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Sonos Arc — $899
Sonos

Sonos Arc

$899

88
/ 100
From $899
VS
Sonos Arc wins by 8
Sonos Ray — $279
Sonos

Sonos Ray

$279

80
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict

Sonos Arc takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Arc lands at 88 and Sonos Ray at 80. That puts Sonos Arc ahead by 8 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 Sonos Ray if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough
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Winner by scenario

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

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sound

Sonos Arc

Compared on the sound sub-score

Sonos Arc leads on sound (88 vs 80).

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Sonos Ray

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Ray more score per dollar ($279 vs $899).

Sonos Arc 88
vs
80 Sonos Ray

Score breakdown

Sonos Arc
88
sound 88
features 86
design 84
ease 86
Sonos Ray
80
sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

Sonos Arc versus Sonos Ray — full spec comparison
Spec Sonos Arc Sonos Ray

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

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 vs Sonos Ray

Which is better, Sonos Arc or Sonos Ray? +

Sonos Arc scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 Sonos Ray worth the price? +

At $279, Sonos Ray delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.

Does Sonos Arc 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.

Which is better for sound, Sonos Arc or Sonos Ray? +

Sonos Arc — leads on sound (88 vs 80). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is the better value, Sonos Arc or Sonos Ray? +

Sonos Ray — more score per dollar ($279 vs $899). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.