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Arc

Released June 2020.12Press articletechradar.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review states the Arc launched globally on June 10, 2020. Last checked 10 October 2026.

System channel configuration
5.0.2
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Separate subwoofer included
No
HDMI eARC
Yes

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Ports

  • HDMI
  • Ethernet 10/100 Mbps
  • AC power

All specs

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Audio system

System channel configuration
5.0.212Press articletechradar.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review lists the speaker layout as 5.0.2 with 11 Class-D amplifiers, 8 woofers and 3 tweeters. This is the maker channel layout and not a driver count.15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review states Sonos refers to the Arc arrangement as 5.0.2.16Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/sonos/arcRead 10 October 2026Public review lists the channels as 5.0.2.
Physical drivers in the package
111Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026All eleven drivers are in the bar. No subwoofer or rear speaker is supplied.13Press articletechradar.com/news/sonos-arc-enters-the-stratosphere-with-its-first-dolby-atmos-soundbarRead 10 October 2026News: an array of 11 drivers, eight mid-range woofers and three dedicated tweeters.
Physical drivers in the bar
111Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker states eleven internal speakers, made of three tweeters and eight woofers on the Tech Specs tab.
Up-firing drivers in the package
Not available
Driver layout
ComponentDriver typeCount
SoundbarSilk dome tweeter3
SoundbarElliptical woofer8
Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs: three silk-dome tweeters and eight elliptical woofers. Driver sizes and orientations are not published.
Separate subwoofer included
No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Complete package contents on the Tech Specs tab. Separate Sonos subwoofers are optional.
Included subwoofer connection
Not available
Included subwoofer driver diameter
Not available
Rear speakers included
02Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Package contents list no rear speakers. Rear speakers are optional.
Included rear speaker connection
Not available
Detachable rear speakers
No2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Single-piece bar. Package contents list no detachable sections.
Compatible optional subwoofers
Sub (Gen 1), Sub (Gen 2), Sub (Gen 3), Sub 4, Sub Mini1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Support page for Sub compatibility lists Arc with all Sub models in certain configurations. Sub Mini support is listed in the next source.8Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-products-that-support-sub-miniRead 10 October 2026Arc is listed under Home Theater products that support Sub Mini.9Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-subRead 10 October 2026Sub (Gen 1, 2 and 3) and Sub 4 are compatible with Arc. Arc works with all Sub models in certain configurations. Optional subwoofers are not supplied.
Compatible optional rear speakers
Not available
Total RMS audio output power
Not available
Total peak audio output power
Not available
Published frequency response lower limit
Not available
Published frequency response upper limit
Not available

Audio formats

Dolby Atmos
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker states Dolby Atmos with upward-firing drivers. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus works on ARC or eARC. Dolby TrueHD and MAT Atmos need eARC.4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/listen-to-dolby-atmos-audio-from-your-tv-on-sonosRead 10 October 2026Arc supports Dolby Atmos playback in a Home Theater setup over HDMI ARC or eARC. Most Atmos plays over ARC with Dolby Digital Plus. Lossless Atmos with Dolby TrueHD needs eARC.
DTS:X
No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026The maker format list names only DTS Digital Surround for DTS. DTS:X is not listed, so it is stored as not supported.
Supported audio formats
Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD), Multichannel PCM, Dolby Multichannel PCM, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Home Theater Audio Formats list on the Tech Specs tab. eARC is required for Dolby Atmos (MAT), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos via TrueHD, Multichannel PCM and Dolby Multichannel PCM. The maker notes DTS Digital Surround is not an indication of a licensed decoder.
Audio formats by connection
ConnectionFormat
HDMI ARCStereo PCM
HDMI ARCDolby Digital
HDMI ARCDTS Digital Surround
HDMI ARCDolby Digital Plus
HDMI ARCDolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARCStereo PCM
HDMI eARCDolby Digital
HDMI eARCDTS Digital Surround
HDMI eARCDolby Digital Plus
HDMI eARCDolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARCDolby TrueHD
HDMI eARCDolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD)
HDMI eARCMultichannel PCM
HDMI eARCDolby Multichannel PCM
HDMI eARCDolby Atmos
Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Rows follow the maker format list and its eARC-required footnote. ARC carries stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus and Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus. eARC adds the lossless and MAT rows. Channel limits are not published.3Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 10 October 2026Sonos Arc is listed for Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus. Dolby TrueHD, Atmos over TrueHD, Atmos MAT, Multichannel PCM and Dolby Multichannel PCM require an eARC connection.
Music file formats
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 10 October 2026Local music library playback through the current Sonos app. Mono or stereo files. This is separate from the HDMI home theater formats.
Max wired audio sample rate
Not available
Max music file sample rate
48kHz5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 10 October 2026Maker states local library files up to 48 kHz. Not a claim for HDMI input rates.
Max wired audio bit depth
Not available
Max music file bit depth
24bits5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 10 October 2026FLAC and ALAC up to 24-bit. AIFF and WAV are limited to 16-bit. FLAC and ALAC are limited to 16-bit in the Sonos S1 Controller app.

Connectivity

Ports on the bar
ConnectorCountVersionRole
HDMI1Not availableTV connection for HDMI ARC or eARC audio
Ethernet110/100 MbpsNetwork connection
AC power1Not availableMains power input
Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Connector panel: one HDMI port, one Join button, one Ethernet port and the AC input. The optical audio adapter attaches to the HDMI cable and is not a native socket. HDMI is a TV audio connection and not a source input.
HDMI ARC
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs HDMI eARC entry. Connects to the TV HDMI eARC or ARC port with the included HDMI cable.
HDMI eARC
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs HDMI eARC entry and feature list.
HDMI-CEC
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026The guide describes TV control through the HDMI ARC link. See the TV requirements article for the CEC condition.10Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/tv-requirements-for-sonos-home-theater-speakersRead 10 October 2026Arc needs a TV with an HDMI ARC port to use CEC or voice control of the TV. CEC control is unavailable through the optical adapter.
HDMI video passthrough
No15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review lists no HDMI pass-through ports as a drawback.
Video passthrough modes
Not available
HDR passthrough formats
Not available
VRR passthrough
Not available
ALLM passthrough
Not available
HDCP version
Not available
Bluetooth audio input
No14Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-arc-review-118429Read 10 October 2026Review FAQ states the Sonos Arc does not have Bluetooth.15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review spec table lists Bluetooth as No.16Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/sonos/arcRead 10 October 2026Public review verdict lists no Bluetooth support. Membership-locked measurements were not used.
Bluetooth version
Not available
Bluetooth audio codecs
Not available
Wi-Fi
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs WiFi entry.
Wi-Fi standard
802.11b/g/n6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 10 October 2026Dedicated support list names Arc under 802.11n, on top of the 802.11b/g baseline for all Sonos products. The 802.11n mode needs the current Sonos app and is not available after S1 setup.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 10 October 2026Arc is not in the 5 GHz list. The product guide states 2.4 GHz routers.
Built-in Ethernet speed
100Mbps1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Ethernet entry: 10/100 port.

Streaming and control

Streaming protocols
AirPlay 21Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Feature list names Apple AirPlay 2. Other service-level connect protocols are not stored.
Voice assistants
Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Voice entry: works with Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Availability varies by country and language.
Built-in microphone
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Specifications: four microphone array for voice control and Trueplay.
Microphone mute control
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Specifications state the LED is hardwired to the voice microphones for privacy control. The control is a capacitive touch button on the bar and not a rear mechanical switch.
Companion apps
Sonos7Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 10 October 2026Maker app is named Sonos.
Companion app platforms
iOS, iPadOS, Android, Fire OS, macOS, Windows, Web7Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 10 October 2026Current app: iOS and iPadOS 18+, Android 10+, Fire OS 7+. Desktop macOS 10.12+ and Windows 8+. Web app in Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge. Desktop and web have limited system setup features. Mobile iOS or Android is required for initial setup.
Multiroom audio
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker describes grouping speakers in different rooms in one Sonos system.
Remote included
No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Package contents list no separate remote. Control uses the TV remote, touch controls, voice or the app.

Sound processing

Sound modes
Speech Enhancement, Night Sound1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Speech Enhancement and Night Sound entries.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Home theater settings: Speech enhancement and Night sound.
Automatic room calibration
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Trueplay measures room acoustics with the microphones of an iOS device and tunes the EQ and height channels. Android is not supported for Trueplay on this model.
Room calibration system
Trueplay1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker name is Trueplay.
Dialogue enhancement
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Speech Enhancement setting boosts voice frequencies.
Night mode
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Night Sound setting reduces the intensity of loud sounds.
Equalizer controls
Bass, Treble, Loudness1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Adjustable EQ entry: bass, treble and loudness in the Sonos app.
TV speaker integration
Not available

Power

Published operating power
Not available
Published standby power
Not available
Published networked standby power
Not available
Power supply
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 3.5 A2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Product guide specifications: auto-switching 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 3.5 A AC universal input. This is an input rating, not consumption.
Detachable rear battery life
Not available
Detachable rear charge time
Not available

Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Max sound pressure (measured)
Not available
Frequency response deviation (measured)
Not available
Measured latency
Not available
Operating power (measured)
Not available
Standby power (measured)
Not available
Soundbar weight (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Soundbar dimensions
Width1,141.7Height87Depth115.7mm(44.9 × 3.4 × 4.6 in)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Product guide specifications: 3.4 x 45 x 4.5 in (87 x 1141.7 x 115.7 mm), H x W x D. The shop page rounds to 1,142 x 87 x 116 mm.
Soundbar weight
6,250g(13.8 lb)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Shop page gives 13.78 lb (6.25 kg), the same as the product guide.
Component dimensions and weight
Not available
Package dimensions
Not available
Package weight
Not available
Wall mountable
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Mounting entry gives a threaded mount socket and the maker sells wall mounts.

In the box

In the box
Sonos Arc, Power cord, HDMI cable, Optical audio adapter, Quickstart guide1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Package contents on the guide specifications. The shop Box Contents tab lists the soundbar, power cable, HDMI cable and optical audio adapter.
Wall mount hardware included
No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Wall mount kit is sold separately.
HDMI cable included
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Box Contents lists an HDMI cable, 4.9 ft (1.5 m).14Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-arc-review-118429Read 10 October 2026Review FAQ states the Arc comes with an HDMI cable in the box.
Optical cable included
No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026The included optical audio adapter attaches to the HDMI cable. It is not an optical cable.

General

Series
Not available
Model numbers
ARCG1US1BLK, ARCG1US11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker ProductGroup JSON-LD lists the black and white US standalone soundbar SKUs.
GTIN / EAN
840136800019, 8401368000021Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker JSON-LD publishes these 12-digit US UPC values under the gtin13 key, matched to the black and white SKUs.
Announced
6 May 202013Press articletechradar.com/news/sonos-arc-enters-the-stratosphere-with-its-first-dolby-atmos-soundbarRead 10 October 2026News dated 6 May 2020 announces the Sonos Arc with pre-orders open.
Status
Discontinued1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker shop page marks the bar out of stock. Arc Ultra is its current product. The discontinued statement comes from the press source.15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review update states the Sonos Arc has been discontinued and replaced by the Arc Ultra.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Sonos Arc Ultra15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review update states the Arc was replaced by the Arc Ultra.
Launch price (US)
$79912Press articletechradar.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review states the launch price was $799 for the standalone unit, before the later price increase to $899. Excludes US sales tax.13Press articletechradar.com/news/sonos-arc-enters-the-stratosphere-with-its-first-dolby-atmos-soundbarRead 10 October 2026News states a $799 launch price, with the UK and Australian prices alongside. Excludes US sales tax.15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review header and price section state the Arc launched at $799, then rose to $899 in 2021.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black, White1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker colour selector offers Black and White.13Press articletechradar.com/news/sonos-arc-enters-the-stratosphere-with-its-first-dolby-atmos-soundbarRead 10 October 2026News states matte black and matte white.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-useRead 10 October 2026US new product warranty in section 10(a): one year after original purchase. It excludes statutory rights and extended protection.

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