Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 8 vs Sonos Arc

Name Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 8 Sonos Arc
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MSRP $849.99 $899
Released 2024 2020
Availability  Available Available
Current price Amazon Sonos, Amazon
Speaker configuration
Audio channels 5.0.2 5.0.2
Expandable up to: 5.1.4 (Atmos rears, sub) 7.1.4, (Atmos rears, 2 subs) Added subwoofers play same subwoofer channel.
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total 8: 4× racetrack driver, 2× full range (side) + 2× upfiring 8: 8× unknown size
Tweeters - total 3: 2× 10 mm (L+R), 1× 22 mm (center) 3: 3× unknown size
Subwoofers 0 0
Audio specifications
Watts RMS 495 W Not specified
Frequency range Not specified Not specified
DTS:X support Yes No
Dolby Atmos support? Yes Yes
Surround sound? Virtual Virtual
Other 3D audio formats? 360 Reality Audio None
Other (notable) sound features? Voice Zoom 3 Speech Enhancement (use app)
Sound calibration? Yes, (Sound Field optimization) Yes (Trueplay)
Connectivity & ports
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 4
Ethernet port (RJ45)
HDMI (e)ARC out port? 1× eARC 1× eARC
HDMI in ports? (passthrough) ✔ 1× HDMI 2.1
Optical port? (TOSLINK) Use included adapter: Optical to HDMI
3.5 mm AUX port?
USB-A port?
Other audio ports S-center out None
Wireless setup & control
Official app? BRAVIA Connect Sonos S2
Voice assistant? Yes
Chromecast built-in?
AirPlay?
Alexa cast?
Multiroom?
Wireless subwoofer(s)? Optional: max 1 subwoofer: SA-SW3 (6.3″) | SA-SW5 (7.1″) Optional: max 2 subwoofers; 2× Sonos Sub or Sub Mini
Wireless surrounds? Optional: max 2 surrounds: SA-RS3S | SA-RS5 Optional: max 2 surrounds, Era 300 for Dolby Atmos
Physical specifications
Speakers in set: Soundbar Soundbar
Size (cm W×H×D): 110×6.4×11.3 114.2×8.7×11.6
Size (inch W×H×D): 43.38×2.625×4.5 44.96×3.43×4.57
Weight (kg): 4.6 6.25
Weight (lbs): 10.38 13.78
Wall mountable? Yes, with included wall bracket Yes
Color options: Black Black, white
Accessories in the box HDMI cable, TV center speaker mode cable, remote, feet, wall mount kit HDMI cable, optical to HDMI adapter
More info
Model number HTA8000 ARCG1##1
User guide / manual Help Guide User Guide
Official site link Sony.com Sonos.com
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