Sonos
Sonos Ray
$279
80
/ 100
From $279
VS
Sonos Arc wins by 8
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
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
| 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.