Best for HDMI ARC
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
4.6 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
Best Sonos Speakers for HDMI ARC
HDMI ARC Decision Dashboard
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Sonos Beam (Gen 1)
4.2 feature score
Balances feature score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
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Sonos Arc Soundbar
2 supporting reviews
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HDMI ARC/eARC was strongly praised for richer format support, easier setup, and reduced sync issues with TVs and game consoles.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Voice recognition accuracy
Cons: Bluetooth connectivity, Video passthrough support
HDMI ARC was a major usability win because it simplified setup, TV remote control, and voice TV control, though it depends on compatible TVs.
Pros: Dynamic headroom, On-device controls
Cons: Video passthrough support, Bluetooth connectivity
HDMI ARC/eARC was valued for getting the best surround experience, but reviewers warned that TV passthrough support can complicate Atmos setup.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Gaming HDMI passthrough, Video passthrough support