Sonos
Sonos Arc Ultra
A solid mid-range soundbar for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 9.1.4.
64/100
9.1.45.0Alexa
£799best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Dolby Atmos
- HDMI eARC
- Room correction
- No dts:x
- No subwoofer included
Score profile
Scored against the soundbars classWhere the Sonos Arc Ultra wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Channels and drivers
Channels9.1
Audio formats
Dolby AtmosYes
Ports and inputs
HDMI eARCYes
Bluetooth5
Features
Voice assistantAlexa
Room correctionYes
App controlYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSonos Arc Ultra vs Sony Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8
Sonos Arc UltraSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8
| SonosSonos Arc UltraThis page | SonySony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64 /100 | 64 /100 |
| Channels | 9.1 | 9 |
| Max power | — | 360 W |
Who it's for
Is the Sonos Arc Ultra right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable soundbar for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need dts:x, in which case a higher-tier soundbar is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sonos Arc Ultra worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 64/100 against other soundbars, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 67.
What stands out on the Sonos Arc Ultra?
Its dolby atmos stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Sony BRAVIA 9 QLED K75XR90 75" + BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8?
The Sony BRAVIA 9 QLED K75XR90 75" + BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 scores 65/100 versus this one at 64/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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