Sony
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
$1399
89
/ 100
From $1,399
VS
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 wins by 1
Sonos
Sonos Arc
$899
88
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 lands at 89 and Sonos Arc at 88. That puts Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick Sonos Arc if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Score breakdown
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
89 sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86
Sonos Arc
88 sound 88
features 86
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
Sonos Arc
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
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: Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 vs Sonos Arc
Which is better, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 or Sonos Arc? +
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 worth the price? +
At $1,399, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.
Is Sonos Arc worth the price? +
At $899, Sonos Arc delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Does Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 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.