Soundbars / Compare

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar vs Sonos Arc Ultra

A

Product A: Bose

Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar

57 of 98 known

Change Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar

Compare the Sonos Arc Ultra with

Search soundbars

B

Product B: Sonos

Arc Ultra

60 of 98 known

Change Sonos Arc Ultra

Compare the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar with

Search soundbars

All 98 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

Only differences

ABose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar

BSonos Arc Ultra

Audio system

6 of 17 differ

System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

5.1.22Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Standalone 5.1.2. Expanded 7.1.4 requires additional speakers.

9.1.42Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026Maker-advertised standalone spatial-audio layout. Includes virtual channels. It is not the physical driver layout. RTINGS describes the physical layout as 5.1.2.

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

91Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 8 October 2026

142Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026Standalone reference package has no supplied external subwoofer or rear enclosures. Same active drivers as the bar.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

91Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 8 October 2026

142Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026Active drivers only. Seven tweeters, six midwoofers and one Sound Motion woofer. Two membranes and four motors do not make the Sound Motion assembly multiple drivers.

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

21Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 8 October 2026

22Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

ABose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Full-range driver	4	Front-firing
Soundbar	Full-range driver	2	Up-firing
Soundbar	Tweeter	1	Center
Soundbar	PhaseGuide driver	2	Not available

Source1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 8 October 2026Six full-range drivers: two up-firing and four front-facing. One center tweeter and two PhaseGuide drivers.

BSonos Arc Ultra

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Silk-dome tweeter	5	Angled
Soundbar	Silk-dome tweeter	2	Up-firing
Soundbar	Midwoofer	6	Not available
Soundbar	Sound Motion woofer	1	Not available

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026Manual and product-page Audio specifications. Five angled tweeters and two up-firing tweeters split the published seven. No diameters are published.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

No3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/296273ae4b373fa/original/896207_OG_LSULT-SOUNDBAR_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents and optional accessory sections.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Complete standalone-bar box contents. Separate Sonos subwoofers are optional.

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

Not available

Not available

Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

Not available

Not available

Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

03Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/296273ae4b373fa/original/896207_OG_LSULT-SOUNDBAR_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents and optional accessory sections.

01Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Complete standalone-bar box contents. Rear speakers are optional.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

Not available

Not available

Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

Not available

Not available

Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer, Bose Bass Module 7002Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer wired/wireless. Bass Module 700 wired only.

Sub (Gen 1), Sub (Gen 2), Sub (Gen 3), Sub 4, Sub Mini10Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-subRead 8 October 2026Sub 1/2/3 support all home theater speakers. Sub 4 supports all except Playbar/Playbase. Sub Mini has separate support list. Arc Ultra dual-Sub setup requires two Sub 4/Gen 3 units, not Gen 1/2.11Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-products-that-support-sub-miniRead 8 October 2026Home Theater list explicitly includes Arc Ultra, Beam (Gen 2) and Ray for Sub Mini.

Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Lifestyle Ultra Speakers. Earlier Surround Speakers and Surround Speakers 700 are incompatible.

Era 100, Era 30013Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Optional Sonos rear-speaker sets on the product page. Supplied package remains the standalone bar.

Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

Not available

Not available

Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

Not available

Not available

Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Audio formats

5 of 9 differ

Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Dolby Atmos via Dolby Digital Plus uses ARC or eARC. Dolby TrueHD and Dolby MAT Atmos require eARC.

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

No8Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/bose/lifestyle-ultra-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Public standalone review says no DTS audio format support.

No15Press articletechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/sonys-new-dolby-atmos-soundbar-does-all-the-things-the-sonos-arc-ultra-doesnt-for-a-lower-price-and-its-expandable-for-home-theater-like-sonos-tooRead 8 October 2026Explicitly states DTS:X is unsupported by Sonos.

Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, LPCM 2.0, LPCM 5.1, LPCM 7.19Reviewlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar-p78222/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit decoded format table. Tidal Connect table conflicts with its prose and maker availability, so not imported. Review also tests optional speakers, whose measurements are not imported.

Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus), Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD), Dolby TrueHD, Multichannel PCM, Dolby Multichannel PCM, Dolby Atmos (Dolby MAT)4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 8 October 2026Current Sonos app. Dolby TrueHD, multichannel PCM and MAT require eARC. DTS Digital Surround is not an indication of a licensed decoder.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

ABose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar

Not available

BSonos Arc Ultra

Connection	Format
HDMI ARC	Stereo PCM
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital
HDMI ARC	DTS Digital Surround
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARC	Stereo PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital
HDMI eARC	DTS Digital Surround
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD)
HDMI eARC	Multichannel PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Multichannel PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby MAT)

Source4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 8 October 2026Ray has an optical audio input. ARC/eARC combinations are stated for Arc Ultra and Beam (Gen 2). Optical adapter paths for the HDMI bars are not treated as native optical ports.

Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

Not available

MP3, MP4, M4A, WMA, AAC, HE-AAC, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, WAV5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026Local network music-library playback through the current Sonos app. Mono or stereo files. This is separate from HDMI/optical theater formats.

Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

Not available

Not available

Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

Not available

48kHz5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026Published local music-library maximum. Not a claim that HDMI/optical input rates match this route.

Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

Not available

Not available

Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

Not available

24bits5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026FLAC and ALAC local network music-library playback on the current app. AIFF and WAV are limited to 16 bits.

Connectivity

5 of 17 differ

Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

ABose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	TV audio input through ARC or eARC
USB-C	1	Service only
Ethernet	1	Wired network connection
Subwoofer	1	BASS output for compatible Bose subwoofer
3.5 mm audio	1	DATA service connection
AC power	1	Mains power input

Source3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/296273ae4b373fa/original/896207_OG_LSULT-SOUNDBAR_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026English pages 15-16 rear connector diagrams. USB-C and DATA connector type separately supported by reviews.10Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar-hands-on-review-finally-a-real-sonos-arc-ultra-rivalRead 8 October 2026Identifies USB-C service, Ethernet, Bass and Data connections.11Reviewstuff.tv/hot-stuff/ive-listened-to-the-bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar-and-here-are-my-honest-thoughtsRead 8 October 2026Two 3.5 mm connectors identified as bass and data, not generic stereo audio input.

BSonos Arc Ultra

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	Not available	TV audio return input (ARC/eARC)
Ethernet	1	10/100 Mbps	Network input
AC power	1	Not available	Mains power input

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026User guide Connector panel. HDMI is a TV audio return port and not a source-input/video-passthrough port. Optical adapter is not a native optical socket.

HDMI ARC

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

HDMI eARC

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

HDMI-CEC

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/tv-requirements-for-sonos-home-theater-speakersRead 8 October 2026TV control uses the HDMI ARC/eARC link. CEC control is unavailable through the optical adapter.

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar-review-bose-goes-all-in-on-home-theater-157488Read 8 October 2026No additional HDMI passthrough input.

No15Press articletechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/sonys-new-dolby-atmos-soundbar-does-all-the-things-the-sonos-arc-ultra-doesnt-for-a-lower-price-and-its-expandable-for-home-theater-like-sonos-tooRead 8 October 2026Explicitly says Arc Ultra lacks HDMI video passthrough.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

Not available

Not available

HDR passthrough formats

Not available

Not available

VRR passthrough

Not available

Not available

ALLM passthrough

Not available

Not available

HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

Not available

Not available

Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

5.32Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

SBC, AAC12Retailer pagebeachcamera.com/collections/all-products/products/bose-new-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact standalone Black product specification explicitly lists SBC and AAC.

Not available

Wi-Fi

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

802.11ax10Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar-hands-on-review-finally-a-real-sonos-arc-ultra-rivalRead 8 October 2026Exact soundbar connectivity specification says Wi-Fi 6. No generation transferred from other Lifestyle products.

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax3Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 8 October 2026Dedicated device-mode support list. General user-guide router compatibility text is not device-protocol evidence.

Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Not available

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 8 October 2026Router uplink bands from the dedicated support list. Surround speaker radio links are separate.

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

Not available

100Mbps1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Streaming and control

4 of 8 differ

Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 202614Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Tech specs identify Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. AirPlay 2 confirmed by maker.

Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

Amazon Alexa2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Built-in Alexa where available, Alexa+ ready in US.

Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Built-in voice services. Availability varies by country and language.

Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Rear physical switch disconnects power to the microphones.

Companion apps

Bose app2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Sonos1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Companion app platforms

iOS, Android2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

iOS, iPadOS, Android, Fire OS, macOS, Windows, Web6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 8 October 2026Current app: iOS/iPadOS 18+, Android 10+, Fire OS 7+. Desktop macOS 10.12+/Windows 8+. Desktop and web have limited system setup features. Mobile iOS or Android required for initial setup.

Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes13Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

No2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents contain no separate remote. Control uses a TV remote, touch controls or the app.

Sound processing

4 of 7 differ

Sound modes

SpeechClarity2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Speech Enhancement, Night Sound1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026CustomTune uses a compatible iOS or Android phone microphone.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Trueplay measures room acoustics. Quick tuning works with Android or iOS. Advanced tuning requires an iOS device.

Room calibration system

CustomTune2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Trueplay1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Night mode

No8Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/bose/lifestyle-ultra-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Public review explicitly says no night or auto-volume mode. Numeric test results are locked and not used.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Bass, Treble3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/296273ae4b373fa/original/896207_OG_LSULT-SOUNDBAR_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 23 explicitly lists bass and treble. Center and height channel levels are separate.

Bass, Treble, Loudness1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Power

3 of 6 differ

Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

Not available

Not available

Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

0.5W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.bosecreative.com/asset/5bbaa13a-400d-4981-819c-e8cf8fc8e37b/Product_Power_State_Table_for_posting.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 15: less than 0.5 W, stored value is the upper limit. Bar at 230 V / 50 Hz, all network ports deactivated, microphone on before entering standby.

Not available

Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

3W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.bosecreative.com/asset/5bbaa13a-400d-4981-819c-e8cf8fc8e37b/Product_Power_State_Table_for_posting.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 15: less than 3.0 W, stored value is the upper limit. Bar at 230 V / 50 Hz with all network types active, all wired network ports connected.

Not available

Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 96 W input rating3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/296273ae4b373fa/original/896207_OG_LSULT-SOUNDBAR_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 6 electrical input rating, not operating consumption or amplifier output.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, internal power supply1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Measured

None of 8 known

Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

Not available

Not available

Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

Not available

Not available

Dimensions and weight

3 of 6 differ

Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Not available

Width1,178Height75Depth110.6mm(46.4 × 3 × 4.4 in)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026Current user guide Specifications, bar in tabletop orientation.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

Not available

5,900g(13 lb)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026Current user guide Specifications, bar alone. Kilograms converted exactly to grams.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

ABose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Speaker	1,099.4	67.3	125	6,500
Entire product system	1,099.4	92.3	125	6,690

Source4Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications rows preserved with maker labels Speaker and Entire Product System. Extra component scope is not explained. Neither row proves complete bar dimensions or mass in normal tabletop use.

BSonos Arc Ultra

Not available

Package dimensions

Not available

Not available

Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

Not available

Not available

Wall mountable

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

In the box

1 of 4 differ

In the box

Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar, Power cord, HDMI cable, Quick start guide2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Sonos Arc Ultra, Power cable, HDMI cable, Setup guide, Legal and warranty information1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Product page Box Contents lists the standalone bar package.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

No2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Sonos wall mount is sold separately.

HDMI cable included

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Optical cable included

No2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Optical audio adapter sold separately. No optical cable supplied.

General

6 of 7 differ

Series

Lifestyle1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 8 October 2026

Not available

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

443535, 892930-11003Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/296273ae4b373fa/original/896207_OG_LSULT-SOUNDBAR_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 6 regulatory model 443535. Retail model separately corroborated.6Retailer pageadorama.com/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar-bluetooth-home-theater-speaker/p/bo89293011Read 8 October 2026Black US retail maker SKU 892930-1100.

ARCG2US1BLK, ARCG2US11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Maker ProductGroup JSON-LD lists the black and white US standalone soundbar SKUs.

GTIN / EAN

0178178589156Retailer pageadorama.com/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar-bluetooth-home-theater-speaker/p/bo89293011Read 8 October 2026Exact Black US UPC 017817858915.

Not available

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

5 May 20261Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 8 October 2026

15 October 20249Press releasenewsroom.sonos.com/254655-sonos-reveals-arc-ultra-its-new-soundbar-featuring-sound-motionRead 8 October 2026

Status

Available2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Sonos Arc16Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi says the Sonos Arc was discontinued and replaced by the Arc Ultra.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Not available

Not available

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,0991Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 8 October 2026US launch price excluding sales tax.

$9998Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/sonos-arc-ultra/sonos-arc-ultrafactsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official launch fact sheet USD price for the standalone bar, excluding US sales tax. Later shop prices are not launch prices.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

Not available

€9998Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/sonos-arc-ultra/sonos-arc-ultrafactsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official launch fact sheet euro retail launch price as published for the standalone bar, including VAT.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, JP2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 20264Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Not available

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White Smoke1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 8 October 2026

Black, White1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026The black and white standalone bar have the same acoustic hardware.

Links

Not compared

Product page

www.bose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.html2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultra1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

Not available

assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/sonos-arc-ultra/sonos-arc-ultrafactsheet.pdf8Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/sonos-arc-ultra/sonos-arc-ultrafactsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/296273ae4b373fa/original/896207_OG_LSULT-SOUNDBAR_EN.pdf3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/296273ae4b373fa/original/896207_OG_LSULT-SOUNDBAR_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultra1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

Not available

Not available

Warranty

0 of 1 differ

Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026One-year limited warranty for new products directly from Bose US.

1year7Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-useRead 8 October 2026US new product manufacturer warranty, section 10(a). One year from original purchase. Excludes statutory rights and extended protection.

Both are also in the API. Back to all soundbars.