Sonos Arc vs Beam vs Playbar | Sonos Soundbar Comparison

In this video we compare the Sonos Soundbars the Sonos Beam vs Sonos Playbar vs Sonos Arc. The Sonos Arc is currently the flagship soundbar and has the most speakers of any of the 3 sonos soundbars and is the only one that is Dolby Atmos 3D surround sound compatible. The Sonos Arc has speakers built into the top of the device that are designed to bounce sound around a room and create a 3D sound listening experience.

The Sonos Playbar and Sonos Beam do work in 5.1 surround sound configurations but do don't have Dolby Atmos 3D sound.

The Sonos Arc also has Alexa and Google voice assistants built in with microphones on the device so you can control your Sonos devices with your voice, or control other items you have connected to Alexa using Alexa voice commands on your Sonos Arc.

The Sonos Beam also has Alexa and Google voice assistants built in but the Sonos Playbar does not have Alexa or Google voice assistants built in. However the Sonos Playbar does still work with Alexa.

[shrimboi]

Had Playbar for nearly 8 years and still loved it. Don' need Alexa and all that fancy stuffs. Glad ppl are jumping on the Arc bandwagon and selling their playbar cheap. I'm getting another Playbar.

[monroethegreat]

I have the Sonos Playbar, I recently purchased the Sonos Arc but returned after a week of comparison, As a standalone the Sono Arc does have fuller sound, But with surround speakers and a sub the Playbar have a more brighter sound, I am running Sono 2 Play 5s and 2 Sono Subs, The combination with the Playbar is unmatched in my opinion.

[jolanderz]

Whyd you have to say Sonos all the time... They're all Sonos.

[boogie]

Dude this was the best review for these three! Thanks so much. It was really great 💯💯💯💯💯💯

[danielson]

This is like comparing a PS5 digital to a PS5 disk. You aren’t noticing differences I assure you. It’s 2023 and I love my playbar. Note that yes I also have the sub and two rear surrounds attached, giving me Alexa and anything else missing. But if you’re spending this much on high end audio, I think you should be treating yourself to the whole package.

I get nothing but amazing compliments on my sound at parties or during movies.

[simeonemascarpone]

Thanks for this review. I'm am about to buy a soundbar. Already have a pair of ones behind my sofa. But I siriously don't know what to choose, beam or arc. I live in a small appartment and I am looking for good surround sound. But it is impossible to hear how the surround sound compares on a youtube video. What would you buy? And how much better is the arc's surround experience?

[sunsean]

thanks！ I am hesitating to buy beam or bar. After watching your video, I can say that I do not hesitate to choose beam. The playbar sounds too soft.

[jayjay]

Now with the beam 2 it that a worth while option over the playbar and now similar price

[erikbernard]

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[ShadowLegacyFTW]

The playbar was not up the right way. it was firing all or its sound directly into the desk. Bad comparison. also playbars are not supposed to be listened to from so close so it is a bad representation of the sound anyway.

[rodneydangerfield]

Great video comparison!...Is it possible to sync two HomePod Mini's with Sonos Playbar?

[GOLFADDICT]

hi nice Sonos....have the ARC / 2 subs / pair of ONE SL's...the sound is awesome..also have the Sonos Beam upstairs on a different TV....cheers from Canada be safe an

[RizHail]

If just said Sonos in the beginning once, then the video would have been 6 minutes less. The word Sonos taken up 6 minutes of your video 😂

[albertpool]

What's the name of the speaker? 🤔🤔🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[solidplayz]

Ist the playbar still worth it in 2020 ?

[smaganas]

Aren't you supposed to lay down the playbar?

[andygranatelli]

Decent video but do you have to say Sonos every time? Can’t you just say Arc or Beam?

[Goten.]

Nice review. But:Please next time don’t say „Sonos“ so often. 😂

[rmetz]

Take a shot every time he says Sonos…..

[ali]

How many times did you say Sonos 😅, every ting is white 😅 video was boring I skipped to the sound test, and it did not help, i am listening from my mobile speaker, so i will only hear the difference in volume 😅😇