96
Timothy Beck Werth
Mashable
“In terms of audio performance, the Arc Ultra impressed me.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Improved Bass
- Clearer Midrange
- Immersive Sound
- Trueplay Tuning
- Speech Enhancement
- Dialogue highlighted well
Points of Contention
- Expensive (MSRP $999)
- Large and heavy (13 lb)
- No optical port (requires adapter)
- Limited to Sonos Sub for subwoofer
- No spare HDMI input
- Occasional app bugs
Professional Reviews
8 reviews from 8 critics90
Christian de Looper
PCMag
“The top‑shelf Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar delivers outstanding audio performance and advanced features that make it easy to recommend—if you can afford it.”
90
Ryan Waniata
Wired
“The Ultra is now stable and responsive for me, while its sonic skills place it among the best soundbars I’ve tested all year.”
87
Billy Steele
Engadget
“The Arc Ultra is an obvious improvement over the Arc in the sonic department.”
80
Simon Cohen
Digital Trends
The Sonos Arc Ultra delivers significantly improved bass and dialogue clarity over its predecessor, with welcome additions like Bluetooth and a refined touch interface. However, the absence of an HDMI input, no included remote, and ongoing app bugs temper the overall experience.
80
Chris Welch
The Verge
The Sonos Arc Ultra delivers a more immersive Dolby Atmos experience with improved bass and Bluetooth support, but software bugs and missing features like DTS:X limit its appeal. Despite the high price, it remains a worthwhile upgrade for those willing to overlook its flaws.
80
Matt Bolton
TechRadar
“The Sonos Arc Ultra is the best‑sounding one‑box soundbar you can buy today for the price.”
77
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Sonos Arc Ultra is good for mixed usage.”
