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Sonos Arc vs. JBL Bar 9.1 + 1
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Yes
Dimensions sub (WxHxD)
Depth sub
305 mm
Height sub
440 mm
Width sub
305 mm
Bass elements, size (sub)
10 inches
Capacity sub (RMS)
300 W
100 W
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex (Ported)
Weight (subwoofer)
11.1 kg
7.9 kg
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Center speaker
Yes
Capacity center (RMS)
Weight (center)
Frequency range (max)
20000 Hz
Frequency range (min)
34 Hz
Front speaker / speaker unit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power per channel (RMS)
400 W
Surround speakers
No
Yes
Capacity surround (RMS)
120 W
Weight (surround)
0.72 kg
Weight (front / speaker unit)
6.25 kg
3.64 kg
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth codec
Bluetooth profile
A2DP, AVRCP
A2DP
Bluetooth version
4.2
4.2
Ethernet connection
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)
Yes
Yes
Yes
3D support (3D-Ready)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Radio receiver
No
No
Streaming standards
AirPlay, Tidal, Deezer, TuneIn, AirPlay 2, Amazon Music
AirPlay, Google Cast/Chromecast, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)
0 ​
Analogue RCA stereo inputs
0 pair
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)
0 ​
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)
1 ​
1 ​
Front/side connections
HDMI
Yes
Yes
Yes
HDCP-version
2.3
2.3
HDMI version
Number of HDMI inputs
1 ​
1 ​
Number of HDMI outputs
1 ​
1 ​
Supported standards
eARC
eARC
Other connectors
Separate DVD / Blu-ray player
No
No
USB
No
Yes
Audio format
Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, DTS 2.0, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II
Supported audio files
MP3, WMA, WAV (PCM), AIFF, Apple Lossless (ALAC)
MP3
MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV (PCM), AAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC)
Supported image files
Supported video files
Available colours
Black, White, Silver
Black
Black
Dimensions front/speaker unit (WxHxD)
Depth front/speaker unit
115.7 mm
120 mm
Height front/speaker unit
87 mm
62 mm
Width front/speaker unit
1141.7 mm
884 mm
Built-in internet services
Features
Designed for wall mounting, Simulated surround, Supports NFC, Mobile app for controlling features, Speakers suitable for Dolby Atmos, Support for multiroom
Designed for wall mounting, Speakers suitable for Dolby Atmos
Designed for wall mounting, Simulated surround
Voice assistant compatible
Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, Google Assistant
Amazon Alexa
Wireless rear speakers
Yes
Yes
Wireless speakers included
No
Yes
Automatic calibration with measurement microphone
Yes
Yes
Number of speakers
5.0
9.1
2.1
Number of speaker drivers
11 ​
9 ​
Soundbase (suitable for TV placement)
No
No
Video formats supported
2160p (4K Ultra HD)
2160p (4K Ultra HD)
Optical drive
No
No