Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus Vs. Sonos Arc Review In Detail

Width

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 1,050mm

Sonos Arc 1,140mm

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a width of 1,050mm. The width represents the horizontal dimension of a device, soundbars are often designed to fit the width of television sets or get close.

The Sonos Arc, at 1,140mm is wider than the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus by mm

Height

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 121mm

Sonos Arc 87mm

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus measures to a height of 121mm. The height represents the vertical measurement of a soundbar, soundbars are often designed to be as slim as it can be to aesthetically complement a space.

Sonos Arc, at 87mm is shorter than the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus by -34mm

Weight

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 6,300g

Sonos Arc 6,250g

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus weighs 6,300g. We recommend a lower weight better because lighter soundbars are easier to shift around the space. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes their movement easier, even say for many other types of products.

Sonos Arc, at 6,250g weigh less than the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus with a difference g. Most of the time a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you want to change the position of the soundbar after some time, then you should aim to purchase a lighter soundbar.

Volume

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 9,528.75cm³

Sonos Arc 11,525.06cm³

The quantity of three-dimensional space occupied by the soundbar or, to keep it simple, the space the product fills. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus takes up 9,528.75cm³, it is important to know the space that a soundbar occupies just so as to confirm 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 requires lesser space than the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus by cm³

Thickness

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 75mm

Sonos Arc 116mm

The depth of Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is 75mm, to know the thickness of a device you divide its space occupied by the soundbar's surface area(length by width)

Sonos Arc has a thickness of 116mm, hence thicker than the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus with a difference of 41mm

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Size Of Speakers

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 7 x 2 and 2 x 4inches

Sonos Arc ✗

Displayed 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 upon its size which is in turn determined by its driver unit.

Number Of Channels Of Sound Output

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 7.1.4only

Sonos Arc 5only

When it comes to 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 number of main speakers, the second number defines the number of subwoofers, and the third number if available denotes the sum of “height” speakers.

NOTE: "Height" speakers are most times placed on the ceiling of the space that has the soundbar, but they may as well be upward-facing speakers inside the soundbar itself.

The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus having a sound output value of 7.1.4 indicates that it has 7 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 "height" speaker

Well as the Sonos Arc having 5 implies that it has 5 main speakers

Audio Output Power

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 400W

Sonos Arc ✗

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an audio output power of 400W, this is based on the total of speakers and their power in watts. It is the amount of power the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus speakers can "comfortably" be loaded.

To get a better understanding of how loud any speaker can get, there are other features to factor in such as sensitivity, sound pressure, etc.

Has Aac

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Arc ✗

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus supports AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It transfers 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Coz it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well

Lowest Frequency

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 38Hz

Sonos Arc 47.6Hz

Low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device 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.

Highest Frequency

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 20,000Hz

Sonos Arc 19,900Hz

High-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component 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 implies 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.

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Has An Aux Input

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Arc ✗

The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an auxiliary input, an aux input enables you to play from other audio sources by channeling them through a simple audio port say a 3.5mm jack.

Has An Hdmi Output

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Arc ✓

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an HDMI output port, devices with an HDMI port connect high-definition audio.

Sonos Arc too has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface port through which it sends "signals" audio into the HDMI inputs of other digital devices, that can process these signals.

Hdmi Ports

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 3only

Sonos Arc 1only

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has 3 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports mean that you can connect at the same time numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.

The Sonos Arc has 1 HDMI ports, meaning the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus got 2 more ports than the Sonos Arc

Has Bluetooth

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Arc ✗

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus supports Bluetooth, a cable free technology which enables you to seamlessly transfer data between different compatible devices.

Bluetooth Version

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus v5

Sonos Arc ✗

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5

Supports Wi-Fi

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Arc ✓

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.

Hdmi Version

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus v2.1

Sonos Arc v2

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

Rj45 Ports

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 1only

Sonos Arc 1only

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.

Has A Microphone Input

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Arc ✗

A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.

Has S/Pdif Out Port

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Arc ✗

S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity.

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Hdmi Arc / Earc

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Arc ✓

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 If you don't want to use your TV's speakers and would rather have everything play 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

Compatible With Google Assistant

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✗

Sonos Arc ✓

Sonos Arc is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Google Assistant-compatible devices.

Compatible With Alexa

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Arc ✓

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

Has Spotify Connect

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Arc ✗

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

Has Dolby Atmos

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Arc ✓

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.

Has Dts:x

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Arc ✗

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

Has Chromecast Built-In

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Arc ✗

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.

Has Airplay

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Arc ✓

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.

Supports Dolby Digital Plus

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Arc ✓

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.

Supports Dolby Digital

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✗

Sonos Arc ✓

Sonos Arc supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.

Has A Dedicated Smartphone App

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Arc ✓

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.

Warranty Period

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 2years

Sonos Arc ✗

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

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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 Vs. Sonos Arc Review In Detail

Design

Width

Height

Weight

Volume

Thickness

Audio

Size Of Speakers

Number Of Channels Of Sound Output

Audio Output Power

Has Aac

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Connectivity

Has An Aux Input

Has An Hdmi Output

Hdmi Ports

Has Bluetooth

Bluetooth Version

Supports Wi-Fi

Hdmi Version

Rj45 Ports

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