Sonos Beam (Gen 2) Review: Rated 3.7/5

Last updated: October 28, 2026

The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is rated 3.7/5 for sound quality, #9 of 27 All-in-One Soundbars. See all TV Soundbars rankings for every top pick.

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) · Editor's rating 3.7/5, ranked #9 of 27 All-in-One Soundbars
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Brand: Sonos

#9 Sonos Beam (Gen 2): $489.00 Amazon $489.00 eBay

Pros: The Beam fits under smaller TVs yet sounds balanced and clear, with dialogue that stays easy to follow. In a four-bar mid-size comparison it beat a JBL rival on bass, separation and vocals. Trueplay tuning, AirPlay 2 and the option to add a Sonos sub and rears let it grow into a full system.

Cons: Atmos height is simulated rather than fired at the ceiling, so overhead effects are subtle. Deep bass is limited until you add a sub, and the Bose Smart Soundbar sounded more open in the same comparison. There is no Bluetooth or DTS:X.

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ReleasedOct 2021 (5 years ago)
AppYes (Sonos)
Aux InputNo
BluetoothNo
Channels5.0
DTS:XNo
Dimensions2.7”H x 25.6”W x 3.9”D (68 x 651 x 100 mm)
Dolby AtmosVirtual (decodes Atmos, no up-firing drivers)
DriversBar: 5 drivers (1 tweeter, 4 elliptical midwoofers) plus 3 passive radiators
HDMI InputNo
HDMI eARCYes
Included SubwooferNone (optional Sonos Sub or Sub Mini)
Optical InputYes
Rear SpeakersOptional (Sonos Era 100 or One SL)
Room CorrectionYes (Trueplay)
Voice AssistantsAlexa, Sonos Voice Control
Weight6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)
Wi-FiYes (AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Sonos app streaming)
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