Expand Hide

Experts prefer Sonos Arc over Samsung HW-Q90R

On 8 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 93 Sound Bar expert endorsements .

Currently, Sonos Arc received 2 endorsements from What Hi-Fi (5 Dec 2024) and World Wide Stereo (10 Sep 2024). Meanwhile, Samsung HW-Q90R did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank Change Price Sound Bar
Rtings.com
TechRadar
Tom's Guide
PCMag
What Hi-Fi
TechHive
World Wide Stereo
WIRED
SoundGuys
Digital Trends
18
+1 $702
Sonos Arc
The Sonos Arc is a high-end soundbar with impressive sound quality, expansive soundstage, and modern design, ideal for those seeking an immersive surround sound experience for movies and music.
-
-
-
-
5
-
11
-
-
-
N/A N/A $896
Samsung HW-Q90R
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Curious to see this month's entire Sound Bars ranking? It's here

About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

  • On 5 Dec 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Sonos Arc as #5
    Rank Sound Bar Comment
    ... ... ...
    #5 out of 8 Sonos Arc
    Still one of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars for TV that we've heard
    ... ... ...
  • On 10 Sep 2024 World Wide Stereo ranked Sonos Arc as #11
    Rank Sound Bar Comment
    ... ... ...
    #11 out of 12 Sonos Arc
    The Best All-in-One Soundbar
    ... ... ...
MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Sonos Arc is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Samsung HW-Q90R is not.
Rank Change Price Sound Bar
Rtings.com
TechRadar
Tom's Guide
PCMag
What Hi-Fi
TechHive
World Wide Stereo
WIRED
SoundGuys
Digital Trends
1
- Check price
Sonos Arc Ultra
-
3
1
1
1
-
-
8
-
2
2
- $483
Sonos Beam Gen 2
The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact and stylish soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies, with versatile connectivity options and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, making it a recommended choice for Sonos fans and those seeking high-quality audio enjoyment.
6
-
-
7
4
4
10
-
2
-
3
- $1298
Samsung HW-Q990C
The Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, immersive experience, and extensive connectivity options, making it a top choice for enhancing TV audio and creating a cinematic home theater experience.
-
-
-
6
-
5
-
6
-
1
4
- $1498
Samsung HW-Q990D
1
4
-
-
7
-
-
-
-
-
Show all rows
Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [14]

92
Total expert reviews: 14
  • with a score: 10
  • without a score: 4
Highest score by TechRadar
100
Average score based on 14 reviews
92
Lowest score by TechHive
80

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [35]

86
Total expert reviews: 35
  • with a score: 21
  • without a score: 14
Highest score by TechRadar
100
Average score based on 35 reviews
86
Lowest score by ProductReview.com.au
68

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
From Seller:
  • Product Dimensions: 48.26" W x 3.26" H x 5.35" D | Spk (sub woofer) Net Dimension: 8.07" W x 15.86" H x 15.86" D
  • Includes: Remote Control, Battery, Wall Mount Kit and HDMI cable
  • DOLBY ATMOS AND DTS:X TECHNOLOGIES: With Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, sounds move independently around you from all directions, even above, just like in real life
  • Read more
From Seller:
  • Connectivity technology: HDMI
  • Included components: Product & warranty documentation
  • Read more
Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
No video reviews linked yet for Samsung HW-Q90R.
I forgot to review this… - Sonos Arc Soundbar Review
Review by Linus Tech Tips
Crazy popular! 1.0M views!
Play video review
SONOS ARC - The Best Sound Bar I've Heard So Far
Review by Joe N Tell
Popular! 30K views!
Play video review
Sonos Arc review: The Playbar upgrade we’ve been waiting for
Review by Engadget
Very popular! 382K views!
Play video review

This website displays data from third party public sources. The data presented is for information purposes only. We can't guarantee correctness and completeness of all the data presented here, and therefore will not accept liability for any issues arising from usage of this data. All Trademarks and Copyrights belong to their respective owners. ReviewFinder is reader-supported - if you click on a link on ReviewFinder and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you.


Copyright © 2025