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Sonos Ray — $279
Sonos

Sonos Ray

$279

80
/ 100
From $279
VS
Sonos Arc wins by 8
Sonos Arc — $899
Sonos

Sonos Arc

$899

88
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict

Sonos Arc takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Ray lands at 80 and Sonos Arc at 88. That puts Sonos Arc ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sonos Ray if…

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

Pick Sonos Arc 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 Ray 80
vs
88 Sonos Arc

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

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

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

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

FAQ: Sonos Ray vs Sonos Arc

Which is better, Sonos Ray or Sonos Arc? +

Sonos Arc scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sonos Ray worth the price? +

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

Is Sonos Arc worth the price? +

At $899, Sonos Arc delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.

Does Sonos Ray or Sonos Arc 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 Ray or Sonos Arc? +

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

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

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