Connections: HDMI, optical, ethernet
ARC/eARC: eARC
Bluetooth: No
Dimensions (hwd): 8.7 x 114 x 12cm
Weight 6.3 kg
The original Arc is the long-reigning champ who's due a dignified and comfortable retirement. It's still one of the best Dolby Atmos performers around, even four years after launch, and its new low price could make it the better buy, depending on your budget and requirements. But sonically, it can't compete with its successor. Thanks for the memories, old fella.
For
- Convincing Dolby Atmos
- Dynamic, detailed and controlled
- All of the usual Sonos smarts
Against
- Music could be better projected
- Some rivals sound weightier
- No HDMI pass-through ports
Connections: HDMI, optical, ethernet
ARC/eARC: eARC
Bluetooth: Yes
Dimensions (hwd): 7.5 x 118 x 11 cm
Weight: 5.9kg
With more drivers, new Sound Motion technology for improved bass, and extra features like Bluetooth and advanced Speech Enhancement, the Arc Ultra is the premium option for those seeking top-tier sound quality. It's certainly not cheap, but if you want the best soundbar Sonos makes, this is it.
For
- Clean, precise, spacious and three-dimensional sound
- Deep, tuneful and expressive bass
- Terrifically detailed for a soundbar
Against
- No HDMI passthrough
- No DTS support
- Still some app issues
