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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
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- $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.
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10
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2
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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.
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10
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5
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 24 Dec 2024 TechRadar ranked Bose Smart Soundbar 600 as #10
    Rank Sound Bar Comment
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    #10 out of 11 Bose Smart Soundbar 600
    The best small soundbar for Dolby Atmos
    ... ... ...
  • On 2 Jan 2025 WIRED ranked Bose Smart Soundbar 600 as #5
    Rank Sound Bar Comment
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    #5 out of 14 Bose Smart Soundbar 600
    Best Compact Bar
    ... ... ...
  • On 8 Nov 2024 Digital Trends ranked Bose Smart Soundbar 600 as #6
    Rank Sound Bar Comment
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    #6 out of 13 Bose Smart Soundbar 600
    The best small soundbar
    ... ... ...
  • On 21 Oct 2024 Rtings.com ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #6
    Rank Sound Bar Comment
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    #6 out of 7 Sonos Beam Gen 2
    Best Small Soundbar
    ... ... ...
  • On 25 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #7
    Rank Sound Bar Comment
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    #7 out of 9 Sonos Beam Gen 2
    Best Midrange Sonos Soundbar
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  • On 5 Dec 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #4
    Rank Sound Bar Comment
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    #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
    ... ... ...
  • On 6 Oct 2023 TechHive ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #4
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    #4 out of 8 Sonos Beam Gen 2
    Best mid-range soundbar, runner-up
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  • On 10 Sep 2024 World Wide Stereo ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #10
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    #10 out of 12 Sonos Beam Gen 2
    The Best Smart Sound Bar
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  • On 30 Aug 2023 SoundGuys ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #2
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    #2 out of 5 Sonos Beam Gen 2
    Best Smart Soundbar
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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.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.
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
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Sonos Arc Ultra
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- $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.
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4
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10
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- $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.
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- $1498
Samsung HW-Q990D
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [12]

79
Total expert reviews: 12
  • with a score: 8
  • without a score: 4
Highest score by TechRadar
90
Average score based on 12 reviews
79
Lowest score by PCMag
60

Score distribution:

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

Expert reviews [38]

111
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.
  • Read more
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