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Brand Name

SAMSUNG

Sonos

TCL

Rating
Mixed Usage
7.5
8.6
6.0
SOUND QUALITY
7.8
8.1
7.3
BASS ACCURACY :
7.8
8.1
7.4
AUDIO & VIDEO LATENCY:
7.1
9.1
5.4
AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:
7.1
9
3
BUILD QUALITY :
7.5
8.5
7
GENERAL
Number of Channel
3.1 Channel
5.1 Channel
2.1 Channel
Placement Type
Table-top , Wall-mountable
Table-top , Wall-mountable
Wall-mountable
Connectivity Type
Wireless
Both (Wired & Wireless)
Wireless
Subwoofer Feature
Separate Subwoofer , Wireless Subwoofer
Separate Subwoofer , Wireless Subwoofer
Without Subwoofer
Rear Speaker
N/A
N/A
N/A
Central Channel Speaker
Yes
Yes
N/A
Audio Enhancement Features
Yes
Yes
Yes
HDMI input/output
Yes
N/A
Yes
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
N/A
N/A
Yes
Loudness
High Volume ( > 92db )
High Volume ( > 92db )
High Volume ( > 92db )
Warranty
12 months Months
12 months Months
12 months Months
Connectivity:
Digital Optical Audio Input ( Toslink )
1 Optical Audio Input
Adapter into HDMI ARC
1 Optical Audio Input
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
None
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
1
None
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
None
None
1
RCA Ports
No
No
No
USB Port
1 USB Port
None
1 USB Port
Ethernet Jack
No
Yes
No
Audio Quality ( Tested )
Dialogue & Vocal Accuracy
Frequency deviation from target is less than standard error (3.4 dB ); which means soundbar is very good to reproduce dialog and instrumental music
Frequency deviation from target is less than standard error (3.4 dB ); which means soundbar is very good to reproduce dialog and instrumental music
Frequency deviation from target is less than standard error (3.4 dB ); which means soundbar is very good to reproduce dialog and instrumental music
Bass Accuracy ( for music, film scores, movies, and games)
Soundbar 's Low-Frequency-Extension is more than 35 Hz. Which means It can reproduce the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass accurately.
Soundbar 's Low-Frequency-Extension is less than 35 Hz. Which means It can reproduce the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass accurately.
Soundbar 's Low-Frequency-Extension is more than 35 Hz. Which means It can reproduce the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass accurately.
3- Dimensional Sound Accuracy ( Sound Stage)
audio seems to be coming from a more accurate pinpoint location
audio seems to be coming from a more accurate pinpoint location
soundstage has good focus overall but but some sound tracks seem to be bit more diffused and lack separation.
Total Harmonic Distortion ( Center Channel )
No Dedicated Center Channel Speaker. So, it can not produce sound quite as clear as 3.0, 3.2 , 5.1 or 7.2 channels Soundbar. But It has decent center performance to produce accurate audio and dialogue.
It has dedicated center channel speaker and Total Harmonic Distortion of center channel @80dB is less than standard value(>0.7). So soundbar produce more clear and accurate audio of the dialogue in movies.
No Dedicated Center Channel Speaker. So, it can not produce sound quite as clear as 3.0, 3.2 , 5.1 or 7.2 channels Soundbar. But It has decent center performance to produce accurate audio and dialogue.
Surround Sound Imaging ( Rear Channel )
No dedicated or alternative channel for surround content. So it downmixes surround content to stereo.
No dedicated rear channel (7.1 channel) but surround content produced by side-firing speakers on the bar is quite impressive and sounds seem to be coming from above you, behind you and on the sides.
No dedicated or alternative channel for surround content. So it downmixes surround content to stereo.
Streo Dynamics ( Loudness ):
Dynamic Range Compression @ Max Volume is more than standard deviation (<2 dB) and maximum valume is less then 92 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression @ Max Volume is more than standard deviation (<2 dB) and maximum valume is less then 92 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression @ Max Volume is little bit more than standard deviation (<2 dB) and maximum valume is over 92 dB SPL
Audio & Video Latency
Here no visible latency via ARC (93 ms) and Optical (96 ms) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input (62 ms).
Here no visible latency via ARC (17 ms) and Optical (39 ms) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input (N/A).
Here no visible latency via ARC (158 ms) and Optical (147 ms) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input (94 ms).
Audio Enhancement Features:
Digital Room Correction:
N/A
Yes
N/A
Auto Volume Adjustment/ Night Mode:
Yes
Yes
Yes
Equilizer Options:
Graphic + Presets
None
Presets
Bass Adjustment ( Thump & Punch of sound)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustent ( Brightness and Clarity od Audio)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Surround Level Adjustment:
N/A
Yes
N/A
Virtual Surround Effect:
Yes
N/A
Yes
Supported Audio Format ( HDMI ARC)
eARC Standard
N/A
Yes
N/A
Dolby Atmos
N/A
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
N/A
DTS: X
N/A
N/A
N/A
Dolby True HD ( eARC only )
N/A
Yes
N/A
DTS- HD MA (eARC only)
N/A
N/A
N/A
5.1 PCM ( eARC only )
N/A
Yes
N/A
Supported Audio Format (Full HDMI In' port ):
Dolby Atmos :
N/A
N/A
Yes
DTS:X :
N/A
N/A
N/A
Dolby Digital :
Yes
N/A
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus:
N/A
N/A
Yes
DTS :
Yes
N/A
N/A
Dolby TrueHD :
N/A
N/A
N/A
DTS-HD MA :
N/A
N/A
N/A
5.1 PCM
N/A
Yes
Audio Format Support ( Optical Port ):
Dolby Digital :
Yes
Yes
Yes
DTS :
Yes
Yes
N/A
Build Material
Enclosure
Sealed(bar), Ported(sub)
Acoustic Suspension
Integrated
Finish
The bars is made of plastic and the metal grilles help protect the drivers inside. The sub's mostly made of wood.
Sonos Arc setup is excellent build quality. The bar is made of solid plastic, the subwoofer and the satellites add even more to its premium feel to their metal erection.
The great build quality. It's made of plastic which feels quite solid.
Color
Black
White
Black
Soundbar Width
40.6" (103.1 cm)
44.9" (114.1 cm)
39.0" (99.0 cm)
Soundbar Height
2.2" (5.7 cm)
3.4" (8.7 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
Soundbar Depth
4.2" (10.6 cm)
4.7" (12.0 cm)
5.2" (13.3 cm)
Subwoofer Width
7.2" (18.4 cm)
6.2" (15.7 cm)
N/A
Subwoofer Depth
11.7" (29.7 cm)
16.1" (41.0 cm)
N/A
Drivers Specs
Tweeter Size and Type :
None
Soft-Domes (3)
1" x 2
Midrange Size & Types:
Cones (6)
Not Given
Woofer Size & Type :
None
Elliptical Cones (8)
Subwoofer Driver
6" Cone
3x6" (2)
None
Other
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