Experts recommend Sonos Beam Gen 2 more than Bose Smart Soundbar 600
As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Sonos Beam Gen 2 over Bose Smart Soundbar 600, but both Sound Bars have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sonos Beam Gen 2 received 6 recommendations: from Rtings.com (21 Oct 2024), PCMag (25 Nov 2024) What Hi-Fi (5 Dec 2024) and 3 others. By contrast, Bose Smart Soundbar 600 received only 3 recommendations from TechRadar (24 Dec 2024), WIRED (2 Jan 2025) and Digital Trends (8 Nov 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Rtings.com  | TechRadar  | Tom's Guide  | PCMag  | What Hi-Fi  | TechHive  | World Wide Stereo  | WIRED  | SoundGuys  | Digital Trends  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| 9 | -1 | Check price |  Bose Smart Soundbar 600 The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is a versatile and highly compatible soundbar with exceptional sound quality, a sleek design, and a range of connectivity options. | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 24 Dec 2024 TechRadar ranked Bose Smart Soundbar 600 as #10
Rank Sound Bar Comment ... ... ... #10 out of 11 Bose Smart Soundbar 600 The best small soundbar for Dolby Atmos... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 2 Jan 2025 WIRED ranked Bose Smart Soundbar 600 as #5
Rank Sound Bar Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 14 Bose Smart Soundbar 600 Best Compact Bar... ... ... Source: www.wired.com - On 8 Nov 2024 Digital Trends ranked Bose Smart Soundbar 600 as #6
Rank Sound Bar Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 13 Bose Smart Soundbar 600 The best small soundbar... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com - On 21 Oct 2024 Rtings.com ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #6
Rank Sound Bar Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 7 Sonos Beam Gen 2 Best Small Soundbar... ... ... Source: www.rtings.com - On 25 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #7
Rank Sound Bar Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 9 Sonos Beam Gen 2 Best Midrange Sonos Soundbar... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 5 Dec 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #4
Rank Sound Bar Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 Sonos Beam Gen 2 Awards 2023 winner. If space and budget are limited, there isn't a better virtual Dolby Atmos soundbar that we'd recommend... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com - On 6 Oct 2023 TechHive ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #4
Rank Sound Bar Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 Sonos Beam Gen 2 Best mid-range soundbar, runner-up... ... ... Source: www.techhive.com - On 10 Sep 2024 World Wide Stereo ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #10
Rank Sound Bar Comment ... ... ... #10 out of 12 Sonos Beam Gen 2 The Best Smart Sound Bar... ... ... Source: www.worldwidestereo.com - On 30 Aug 2023 SoundGuys ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #2
Rank Sound Bar Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 5 Sonos Beam Gen 2 Best Smart Soundbar... ... ... Source: www.soundguys.com
After counting and adding up the 93 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Sonos Beam Gen 2 outranks Bose Smart Soundbar 600. This is not to say that Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is a bad option. Like Sonos Beam Gen 2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Sonos Beam Gen 2 outranks Bose Smart Soundbar 600 by 7 positions. This indicates that, as of 8 Jan 2025, Sonos Beam Gen 2 is more critically acclaimed than Bose Smart Soundbar 600.
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [38]
Total expert reviews: 38
- with a score: 20
- without a score: 18
| Highest score by BGR | 600 |
| Average score based on 38 reviews | 111 |
| Lowest score by Rtings.com | 74 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- FULL IMMERSION FOR ALL ENTERTAINMENT: Smart Soundbar 600 is a Dolby Atmos soundbar that also features proprietary TrueSpace technology and two upward firing transducers to deliver shockingly immersive sound for all your movies, TV shows, and music
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From Seller:
- Enrich your entertainment experience with vibrant bass, crystal clear dialogue, and a panoramic soundstage.
- Experience a 3D surround sound effect with Dolby Atmos.
- Stream music, radio, podcasts, and audiobooks over WiFi when the TV is off.
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