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Sonos Arc Ultra vs Bluesound PULSE CINEMA MINI
Sonos Arc Ultra

9.1.2-channel | $1,099

Sonos Arc Ultra
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Bluesound PULSE CINEMA MINI

2.1-channel | $1,099

Bluesound PULSE CINEMA MINI
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Sonos Arc Ultra vs Bluesound PULSE CINEMA MINI: the short answer

We can compare 13 features from the published specs. The Sonos Arc Ultra is ahead on 5, the Bluesound PULSE CINEMA MINI on none, and 8 are ties. The biggest difference for movies is height: the Sonos Arc Ultra has 2 ceiling-firing channels and the Bluesound PULSE CINEMA MINI has none.

Reasons to choose Sonos Arc Ultra over Bluesound PULSE CINEMA MINI
  • Channel layout: 9.1.2 vs 2.1
  • Height channels: 2 vs 0
  • Room correction: Yes vs No
  • Voice assistant: Alexa built-in vs Alexa optional
  • Dialogue enhancement: Yes vs No
Side-by-Side Comparison
Sonos Arc UltraBluesound PULSE CINEMA MINI
Channel layout
Counts speaker channels the bar actually has. More ear-level and height channels means a wider, taller sound field.		 9.1.2 2.1
Height channels
Drivers aimed at the ceiling, which is what makes Dolby Atmos sound overhead rather than just wide.		 2 0
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
DTS:X No No
HDMI to the TV
eARC carries lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos from the TV; plain ARC compresses them.		 eARC eARC
HDMI inputs
A spare HDMI port for a games console or disc player.		 0 0
Subwoofer
Included beats optional beats none: a separate subwoofer is where deep bass comes from.		 Optional Optional
Rear speakers
Real rear speakers put effects behind you; without them surround is simulated from the front.		 Optional Optional
Room correction Yes No
Streaming Wi-Fi + AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect Wi-Fi + AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect
Voice assistant
Built in, rather than through a separate smart speaker.		 Alexa built-in Alexa optional
Dialogue enhancement Yes No
Height
Lower is less likely to block the bottom of the TV picture.		 3.13 in 3 in
Width / suits TVs from
Neither is better: match the bar to your TV. See the size simulator below.		 46.44 in / 55-inch 33.38 in / 40-inch
Drivers in the bar 14 6
Power (total, as published)
Makers rate soundbar power differently, so the totals are not a like-for-like comparison.		 — 280 W
Weight 13 lbs 11.46 lbs
List price $1,099 $1,099

Green marks the better figure where one is better. Dashes are specs the maker does not publish.

Size: Both Soundbars in Front of a TV

Drawn to scale. The solid bar is the Sonos Arc Ultra, the dashed outline the Bluesound PULSE CINEMA MINI. Pick your TV size and how it stands to see whether either would cover the picture.

Full Specifications

Sonos Arc Ultra Specifications

Sound
Channels9.1.2
Dolby AtmosYes
DTS:XNo
DriversTweeters: Soft-Dome (7); Midrange: Cone (6); Woofers: Cone (1); Enclosure: Sealed
SubwooferOptional
Rear speakersOptional
Virtual surroundSurround mode
Dialogue enhancementYes
Night modeYes
Room correctionYes
Connections
HDMI to TVeARC
HDMI inputs0
Optical inputsNo
Analogue inputNo
USBNo
Subwoofer outputWireless
HDMI CECYes
Streaming and Control
Wi-Fi802.11ax
BluetoothYes
StreamingAirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn, Apple Music
Voice controlAlexa built-in
AppMobile, Web, Computer
Learns TV remoteYes
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)46.44 x 3.13 x 4.31 in / 1180 x 80 x 110 mm
Weight13 lbs / 5.9 kg
Wall mountingYes (bracket sold separately)
Warranty1 Year parts, 1 Year labour
List price$1,099

Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.

Bluesound PULSE CINEMA MINI Specifications

Sound
Channels2.1
Dolby AtmosYes
DTS:XNo
DriversTweeters: 0.75" Dome (2); Midrange: 1.5" Cone (2); Woofers: 4" (Cone (2); Enclosure: Passive Radiator
Power (bar, total)280 watts
SubwooferOptional
Rear speakersOptional
Virtual surroundSurround Upmixer
Dialogue enhancementNo
Night modeYes
Room correctionNo
Connections
HDMI to TVeARC
HDMI inputs0
HDMI version2.0
Optical inputsYes
Analogue inputRCA
USBUSB-A
Subwoofer outputMono-RCA, Wireless
HDMI CECNo
Streaming and Control
Wi-Fi802.11ac
BluetoothNo
StreamingAirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn
Voice controlAlexa optional
AppApple iOS, Android
Remote includedYes
Learns TV remoteYes
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)33.38 x 3 x 5.5 in / 848 x 76 x 140 mm
Weight11.46 lbs / 5.2 kg
Wall mountingYes (bracket included)
Warranty1 Year parts, 1 Year labour
List price$1,099

Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.

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