Sonos Arc vs Samsung HW-N850 review
It makes sense comparing Sonos Arc vs Samsung HW-N850 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, Arc has a total rating of 7 out of 10 versus 8.6 for HW-N850. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, play/pause, microphone and power, input, volume down, volume up, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Sonos Arc got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-N850 7 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
The Sonos Arc has support AirPlay 2, and its competitor in our comparison has AirPlay. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.
Connectivity
These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Sonos Arc has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 2/0 of the Samsung HW-N850. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 7/10.
Features
App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-N850.
Multichannel surround
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-N850. For multichannel surround Sonos Arc got a rating of 4, and Samsung HW-N850 9 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung HW-N850 over Sonos Arc
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Multi-room support
- Compatible with DTS:X
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7Sonos Arc
- 8.6Samsung HW-N850
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