Sonos Arc Ultra vs Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar

The Sonos Arc Ultra and Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar are similar soundbars that trade blows across a variety of metrics. The Sonos Arc Ultra's integrated subwoofer delivers more consistent bass, and the soundbar doesn't compress as much at higher volumes. Additionally, it has a wider stereo soundstage with smoother tracking. However, the Sonos has slightly more limited sound enhancement options; the Bose offers a 3-band EQ and extensive channel-level adjustments for fine-tuning your setup. You can also expand either soundbar with compatible products (speakers and a subwoofer) from the same ecosystem, so you'll probably want to pick the soundbar that matches the speakers you already have (if you own any).