Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar vs Sonos Arc review
I had a chance to test and compare two models: Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar vs Sonos Arc and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar was rated 8.4, while the Sonos Arc has a rating 7.
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 connects to the Smart Ultra Soundbar via wired, but Arc has wireless connection type. Rate 8 out of 10 received the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar 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 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Sonos Arc. As in the Smart Ultra Soundbar, so in the Arc there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the Smart Ultra Soundbar at 9 out of 10, while the Arc was rated 7/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Smart Ultra Soundbar was rated 6/10, while the Arc received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.