| Name | Sonos Arc Ultra | Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+ |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $999 | $999 |
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Sonos, Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 9.1.4 | 2.0 |
| Expandable up to: | 9.1.4, (Atmos rears, 2 subs) Same channel configuration, but with real surround sound and stronger subs (all play same sub channel). | 4.1 (add rears, sub) |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 6: 6× unknown size | 4: 2× 2″ mid-range, 2× 4″ woofer |
| Tweeters - total | 7: 7× unknown size | 2: 2× 1″ |
| Subwoofers | 1× Sound Motion | 0 |
| Audio specifications | ||
| Watts RMS | Not specified | 120 W |
| Frequency range | Not specified | 55 Hz - 20 kHz |
| DTS:X support | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos support? | Yes | Virtual |
| Surround sound? | Virtual | No |
| Other 3D audio formats? | None | None |
| Other (notable) sound features? | Speech Enhancement (use app) | None |
| Sound calibration? | Yes (Trueplay) | No |
| Connectivity & ports | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet port (RJ45) | ✔ | ✔ |
| HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 1× eARC |
| HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Optical port? (TOSLINK) | Use Optical to HDMI adapter (not included) | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX port? | ❌ | ✔ |
| USB-A port? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Other audio ports | None | Subwoofer out (RCA) |
| Wireless setup & control | ||
| Official app? | Sonos S2 | BluOS |
| Voice assistant? | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in? | ❌ | ❌ |
| AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Multiroom? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Optional: max 2 subwoofers; 2× Sonos Sub or Sub Mini | Optional: max 1 subwoofers: Bluesound Pulse Sub+ (8″) |
| Wireless surrounds? | Optional: max 2 surrounds, Era 300 for Dolby Atmos | Optional: max 2 surrounds: Blusound Pulse Flex 2i |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar | Soundbar |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 117.8×7.5×11.06 | 107.3×14.1×7.0 |
| Size (inch W×H×D): | 46.38×2.95×4.35 | 42.25×5.5×2.75 |
| Weight (kg): | 5.9 | 6.8 |
| Weight (lbs): | 13.01 | 15 |
| Wall mountable? | Yes | Yes, with included wall mount kit |
| Color options: | Black, white | Black, white |
| Accessories in the box | HDMI cable | HDMI, optical, and Ethernet cable, wall mount kit, kick stand feet |
| More info | ||
| Model number | ARCG2##1 | PULSE+BLK | WHT |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | Owner's manual |
| Official site link | Sonos.com | Bluesound.com |
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