Overall Score 7.9 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus | Sonos Arc |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | width | 1,050mm | 1,140mm |
height | 121mm | 87mm | |
weight | 6,300g | 6,250g | |
volume | 9,528.75cm³ | 11,525.06cm³ | |
thickness | 75mm | 116mm | |
AUDIO | size of speakers | 7 x 2 and 2 x 4inches | ✗ |
number of channels of sound output | 7.1.4only | 5only | |
audio output power | 400W | ✗ | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | 38Hz | 47.6Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 19,900Hz | |
CONNECTIVITY | has an aux input | ✓ | ✗ |
has an hdmi output | ✓ | ✓ | |
hdmi ports | 3only | 1only | |
has bluetooth | ✓ | ✗ | |
bluetooth version | v5 | ✗ | |
supports wi-fi | ✓ | ✓ | |
hdmi version | v2.1 | v2 | |
rj45 ports | 1only | 1only | |
has a microphone input | ✓ | ✗ | |
has s/pdif out port | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | hdmi arc / earc | ✓ | ✓ |
compatible with google assistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
compatible with alexa | ✓ | ✓ | |
has spotify connect | ✓ | ✗ | |
has dolby atmos | ✓ | ✓ | |
has dts:x | ✓ | ✗ | |
has chromecast built-in | ✓ | ✗ | |
has airplay | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports dolby digital plus | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports dolby digital | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a dedicated smartphone app | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2years | ✗ | |
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Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a width of 1,050mm. A soundbar's width indicates the horizontal measurement of a soundbar, soundbars are sometimes designed to match the width of TVs or slightly close.
Sonos Arc, at 1,140mm
is wider than the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus with a difference mm
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus measures to a height of 121mm. The height represents the vertical dimension of a device, soundbars are often designed to be as slim as it can be to beautifully complement a space.
The Sonos Arc, at 87mm
is shorter than the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus by -34mm
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus weighs 6,300g. We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to shift around the space.
A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, even say for many other types of products.
The Sonos Arc, at 6,250g
weigh less than the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus with a difference g.
Often a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you will need to change the position of the soundbar after some time, then you should aim to purchase a less heavy soundbar.
The quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the product's body or, to keep it simple, the space the product occupies. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus occupies 9,528.75cm³, it is a good thing to know the space that a soundbar takes up to ensure that it will fit with ease into the available space next to your other gadgets.
Sonos Arc's volume is 11,525.06cm³ meaning it
occupies lesser space than the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus with a difference of cm³
The depth of Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is 75mm, to know the thickness of the soundbar you divide its volume by the surface area(length by width)
Sonos Arc has a thickness of 116mm,
meaning that it is thicker than the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus with a difference of 41mm
Shown as the number of speakers x size(inches), Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has 7 x 2 and 2 x 4 measured in inches. The sound quality of any given speaker usuallyy depends on its size which is in turn determined by the driver unit.
For surround sound channels, you’re going to run across numbers in such formats as X.X two-digit, or X.X.X three-digit the first number shows the total of main speakers, the second number represents the total of subwoofers, and the third number if available shows the total of “height” speakers.
NOTE: "Height" speakers are usually placed on the ceiling of the room containing the soundbar, but they may also just be upward-firing speakers within the soundbar.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus having a sound output value of 7.1.4 means that it has 7 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 "height" speaker
And the Sonos Arc having 5 implies that it has 5 main speakers
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an audio output power of 400W, basing on the sum of speakers and their power in watts. It is the power the soundbar speakers can "comfortably" be loaded.
To better understand how loud any speaker can get, there are other aspects to look at such as sensitivity, sound pressure, etc.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus supports AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It transfers 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well
Low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus's lowest frequency is at 38Hz.
Sonos Arc's lowest frequency is at 47.6Hz, this implies that
Sonos Arc got a juicier bass than the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus
,
the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
High-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device reproduces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz.
Sonos Arc's highest frequency is at 19,900Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus got a clearer and crispier treble than the Sonos Arc
, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an auxiliary input, an aux input allows you to play from other audio devices by channeling them via a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an HDMI output port, devices with an HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer HD audio.
Sonos Arc too has HDMI port by which it outputs "signals" audio into the HDMI inputs of other digital devices, that can process these signals.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has 3 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports imply that you may simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
Sonos Arc has 1 HDMI ports, meaning
the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus got 2 more ports than the Sonos Arc
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus supports Bluetooth, a cable free technology that allows you to seamlessly transfer data between different compatible devices.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers, and mobile devices .i.e smartphones and wearables to connect and interact with other devices on the internet, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus can connect to Wi-Fi.
Sonos Arc too can connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an HDMI version of 2.1, newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Sonos Arc has an HDMI version of 2
older than the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus with a difference -0.1v
RJ-45 ports are used for Local Area Network (LAN) connections. With more ports, you can achieve increased bandwidth across a LAN, or connect to multiple networks. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has only 1 ports
Having more ports has the added benefit of not losing connection to the network if one fails, Sonos Arc has 1 ports.
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity.
Before you needed to connect an optical cable from your TV to the optical input of an audio device on top of the already connected HDMI cable to play all audio through a soundbar, now with ARC you can easily connect all these at a go from a compatible HDMI socket on your TV to an HDMI ARC socket on your soundbar.
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) carries audio over HDMI. ARC is only capable of carrying compressed 5.1 audio, but eARC has higher bandwidth and can carry uncompressed 7.1 audio, as well as formats such as DTS:X and full bitrate Dolby Atmos. It is available on the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus
Sonos Arc has the HDMI ARC/EARC
Sonos Arc is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Google Assistant-compatible devices.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is compatible with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Alexa-compatible devices.
Sonos Arc is compatible with Alexa
Spotify Connect allows you to control the music playing on the soundbar from the Spotify app on another device when the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has Spotify connect
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has Dolby Atmos, which allows them to have immersive, 360-degree sound.
Sonos Arc has it too, Atmos theoretically means you'll be able to hear, say birds chipping from above or a plane moving from over your head into the distance like it would be in a natural environment.
DTS:X is an object-based surround sound technology that allows filmmakers to place and move individual sounds around your listening space, giving you a theater-like audio experience.
More like Dolby Atmos as it aims to create a multi-dimensional sound that "places you at the center of the action", it differs from Dolby Atmos by the required speaker configuration. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has DTS:X
Chromecast built-in is a technology that allows you to stream entertainment and apps from your phone, tablet, or laptop, straight to the Chromecast-enabled device.
AirPlay allows wireless connection of Apple devices with external screens or speakers. You may stream computer screens, videos, and music from iOS devices, play games like on consoles, or present your slideshows easily on your device.
Both the Sonos Arc and the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus have airplay.
If a device supports Dolby Digital Plus it can deliver up to fourteen (14) different audio channels (sides) with improved bitrates, for much better sound quality. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus supports Dolby digital plus
Sonos Arc supports Dolby digital plus as well.
Sonos Arc supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.
There is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus.
The Sonos Arc has a dedicated smartphone app.
The period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a warranty period of 2 years