Samsung HW-Q950T vs Sonos Arc review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung HW-Q950T vs Sonos Arc and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung HW-Q950T was rated 8.4, while the Sonos Arc has a rating 7. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, multi function, volume down, volume up, microphone for the HW-Q950T and volume down, volume up, play/pause, microphone for the Arc.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 9 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-Q950T for audio features and specs, but the Sonos Arc received 5 out of 10. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-Q950T versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Sonos Arc. As in the HW-Q950T, so in the Arc there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q950T at 8 out of 10, while the Arc was rated 7/10.

Features

Both devices have integrated voice control via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q950T may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The HW-Q950T can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q950T was rated 9/10, while the Arc received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q950T over Sonos Arc