Best for Microphone
Sonos Arc Soundbar
5.0 feature score
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4.5 feature score
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5 supporting reviews
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The Arc’s microphone hardware was positively described through its far-field mic array for voice pickup.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Gaming HDMI passthrough, Video passthrough support
Microphone quality was praised for clarity and far-field voice use, supporting both voice assistants and Sonos control.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Voice recognition accuracy
Cons: Bluetooth connectivity, Video passthrough support
The far-field microphone was praised for picking up sound well for voice control and Trueplay.
Pros: Latency with TV (lip sync), Wi-Fi streaming reliability
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google
The microphone array was generally praised for hearing commands across the room and over playback, with one reviewer offering only a light, unextended test.
Pros: Dynamic headroom, On-device controls
Cons: Video passthrough support, Bluetooth connectivity
Microphone quality was adequate to strong for voice control and Trueplay, with useful range but some caveats around real-world use.
Pros: Control button responsiveness, Smart features
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google
Microphone support was mixed: it enables voice features and Trueplay, but reviewers called out limitations around speakerphone use and Bluetooth mode.
Pros: Voice assistant responsiveness, Wi-Fi streaming reliability
Cons: Wired input, Float capability