Experts prefer Sonos Beam Gen 2 over Sonos Beam Gen 1
On 13 Aug 2024 (26 days ago) we went through 98 Sound Bar expert endorsements .
Currently, Sonos Beam Gen 2 received 8 endorsements from Rtings.com (12 Jul 2024), TechRadar (31 Jul 2024) PCMag (10 Jul 2024) and 5 others. Meanwhile, Sonos Beam Gen 1 did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Rtings.com
![]() | Tom's Guide ![]() | TechRadar ![]() | PCMag ![]() | What Hi-Fi ![]() | TechHive ![]() | World Wide Stereo ![]() | WIRED ![]() | SoundGuys ![]() | Digital Trends ![]() |
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1 | - | $490 | ![]() 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 | - | 9 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - |
N/A | N/A | $479 | ![]() | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 12 Jul 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 31 Jul 2024
TechRadar ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #9
Rank Sound Bar Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 10 Sonos Beam Gen 2 The perfect smaller soundbar for music... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 10 Jul 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 9 Aug 2024
What Hi-Fi ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #3
Rank Sound Bar Comment ... ... ... #3 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 25 Apr 2024
World Wide Stereo ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #4
Rank Sound Bar Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 14 Sonos Beam Gen 2 The Best Smart Sound Bar... ... ... Source: www.worldwidestereo.com - On 11 Jun 2024
WIRED ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #3
Rank Sound Bar Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 15 Sonos Beam Gen 2 The Smartest Soundbar... ... ... Source: www.wired.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
Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Rtings.com ![]() |
Tom's Guide ![]() | TechRadar ![]() | PCMag ![]() | What Hi-Fi ![]() | TechHive ![]() | World Wide Stereo ![]() | WIRED ![]() | SoundGuys ![]() | Digital Trends ![]() |
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1 | - | $490 | ![]() 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 | - | 9 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - |
2 | - | $788 | ![]() The Sonos Arc is a high-end soundbar with impressive sound quality, expansive soundstage, and modern design, ideal for those seeking an immersive surround sound experience for movies and music. | - | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | - | 2 | 10 | - | 2 |
3 | +1 | $1028 | ![]() 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 | - | 5 | - | 1 |
4 | -1 | Check price | ![]() The Sony HT-A7000 is a high-end soundbar with a neutral sound profile, wide and immersive soundstage, comprehensive connectivity options, and advanced features such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, making it a great choice for enhancing the listening experience. | - | 6 | 7 | - | 1 | - | - | 4 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [27]
- with a score: 18
- without a score: 9
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Average score based on 27 reviews | 88 |
Lowest score by Rtings.com | 79 |
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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 |
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- The Smart compact soundbar for your TV, music, and more.
- Play everything that matters to you with Beam. Control it with your voice, remote, the Sonos app, and more.
- Specially tuned by Oscar-winning sound engineers to emphasize the sound of the human voice. One tweeter creates a crisp and clear dialogue
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- 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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