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Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 — $1399
Sony

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

$1399

89
/ 100
From $1,399
VS
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 wins by 1
Sonos Arc — $899
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
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound

Tie

Compared on the sound sub-score

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

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

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

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

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

Value for money

Sonos Arc

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Arc more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,399).

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 89
vs
88 Sonos Arc

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

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 versus Sonos Arc — full spec comparison
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.

Which is the better value, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 or Sonos Arc? +

Sonos Arc — more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,399). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.