Bose Smart Soundbar 600
Score: 85/100
Sonos ARCG2US1BLK
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 delivers genuine Dolby Atmos and Alexa integration in a compact package, offering strong dialogue clarity and height effects. However, its bass response and lack of advanced calibration limit its appeal for music lovers and larger rooms.
The Sonos Arc Ultra is a premium 9.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar delivering deep bass, clear dialogue, and a spacious 3-D soundstage, tightly integrated with the Sonos ecosystem. Its modern Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity are strong, but the lack of HDMI inputs and DTS:X support limit flexibility.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
120 Wbest | — | |
5 | 9best | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.13 kgbest | 5.761 kg |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest | |
9 mbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
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Audio Performance(2) | ||
Audio Channels | 5 | 9 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus | Dolby: Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Multichannel PCM; DTS: DTS Digital Surround |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Soundbar Weight (kg) | 3.13 kg | 5.761 kg |
Mounting Type | Wall-mountable | Wall-mount |
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | Corded electric | AC mains |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
Optical Input | true | false |
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Professional reviewers praise its Dolby Atmos performance and Alexa integration, but criticize thin bass, harsh highs and the absence of ADAPTiQ calibration.
Everyday users love the clear dialogue and smart features, while noting weak bass and occasional distortion at high volumes.
Professional reviewers praise the Arc Ultra as a top-tier all-in-one Dolby Atmos soundbar, highlighting its powerful bass, clear dialogue, and immersive soundstage, while noting the missing HDMI inputs and DTS:X support as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the deep bass, crystal-clear dialogue, and seamless Sonos integration, but complain about the absence of HDMI inputs, occasional app crashes, and the need for a separate optical adapter.
“Bass is shockingly deep for a soundbar-no subwoofer needed for most content.”
“Dialogue is crystal clear, even in action scenes.”
“Easy setup and seamless integration with other Sonos speakers.”
