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Sonos Arc vs JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam

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    Main Differences
    Design
      Style - BarStyle - SubwooferStyle - SatellitesDimensions - BarDimensions - SubwooferDimensions - SatellitesMountingBuild QualityIn The Box
    Sound
      Stereo Frequency ResponseStereo Frequency Response With Preliminary CalibrationStereo SoundstageStereo DynamicsStereo Total Harmonic DistortionCenterSurround 5.1Height (Atmos)Sound Enhancement Features
    Connectivity
      Inputs/Outputs - BarAudio Format Support: ARC/eARCAudio Format Support: HDMI InAudio Format Support: OpticalAudio Latency: ARCAudio Latency: HDMI InAudio Latency: OpticalVideo Passthrough To TVWireless Playback
    Additional Features
      InterfaceBar ControlsRemoteVoice Assistants Support
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Products

Sonos Arc
JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam

Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Nov 28, 2024 02:21 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Mar 15, 2024 07:13 PM

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Sonos Arc Picture
JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam Picture
Channels
5.0.2
Channels
5.0

Our Verdict

Sonos Arc

JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam

The Sonos Arc is a better soundbar than the JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam. The Sonos has a better soundstage performance, and thanks to its two up-firing speakers, it also has a better Atmos performance. You can even upgrade it to the Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers. However, the JBL is more compact and has some EQ presets and a Full HDMI In port.

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Variants

  • Arc (Black)
  • Arc SL (Shadow Edition)
  • Arc (White)
  • Bar 5.0 MultiBeam (Black)

Review

See Sonos Arc Review
See JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam Review
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