Name: Sonos Beam Gen 1
Brand: Sonos
SKU: 6007727d-ff2e-4e20-928c-a0ebc2ef62a8
Price: 470.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.4 (4981 reviews)

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The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies. It has a wide and immersive soundstage, gr... more

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Experts prefer Sonos Beam Gen 2 over Sonos Beam Gen 1

On 10 Jul 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 98 Sound Bar expert endorsements .

Currently, Sonos Beam Gen 2 received 8 endorsements from Rtings.com (30 May 2024), TechRadar (2 Jul 2024) PCMag (24 Jun 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
1	-	$490	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	-	8	7	3	4	4	3	2	-
N/A	N/A	$470	Sonos Beam Gen 1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 30 May 2024 Rtings.com ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #6

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#6 out of 7 Sonos Beam Gen 2
Best Small Soundbar

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Source: www.rtings.com
On 2 Jul 2024 TechRadar ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #8

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#8 out of 9 Sonos Beam Gen 2
The perfect smaller soundbar for music

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Source: www.techradar.com
On 24 Jun 2024 PCMag ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #7

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#7 out of 9 Sonos Beam Gen 2
Best Midrange Sonos Soundbar

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Source: www.pcmag.com

On 25 Jun 2024

What Hi-Fi ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #3

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#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
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Source: www.whathifi.com

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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Source: www.techhive.com
On 25 Apr 2024 World Wide Stereo ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #4

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#4 out of 15 Sonos Beam Gen 2
The Best Smart Sound Bar

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Source: www.worldwidestereo.com
On 11 Jun 2024 WIRED ranked Sonos Beam Gen 2 as #3

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#3 out of 15 Sonos Beam Gen 2
The Smartest Soundbar

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Source: www.wired.com
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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Source: www.soundguys.com

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Sonos Beam Gen 2 is mentioned by key experts in Jul 2024, while Sonos Beam Gen 1 is not.

Rank	Change	Price	Sound Bar	Rtings.com	Tom's Guide	TechRadar	PCMag	What Hi-Fi	TechHive	World Wide Stereo	WIRED	SoundGuys	Digital Trends
1	-	$490	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	-	8	7	3	4	4	3	2	-
2	-	$848	Sonos Arc 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	7	4	4	-	2	10	-	2
3	-	Check price	Sony HT-A7000 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	6	-	1	-	-	4	-	-
4	-	$1179	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	-	5	-	1
5	+1	$1498	Samsung HW-Q990D	1	-	4	-	6	-	-	-	-	-
6	-1	$250	Vizio M-Series 5.1 The Vizio M-Series 5.1 Soundbar is a versatile and affordable audio system that offers excellent sound quality, making it suitable for a variety of audio content, including music and movies, and is compatible with most TVs on the market.	4	-	-	-	-	3	-	6	-	9
7	-	$498	Sony HT-S2000 The Sony HT-S2000 soundbar is highly praised for its sound quality, clarity, and dialogue reproduction, making it suitable for both music and movie playback in larger rooms with high ceilings.	-	-	2	9	2	-	-	-	-	-
8	-	$1300	JBL Bar 1300X The JBL Bar 1300X is a highly regarded soundbar that offers impressive sound quality, connectivity options, compatibility with various devices and streaming services, a sleek design, and a range of features, making it suitable for creating an immersive audio experience in various use cases.	-	-	9	2	-	-	-	7	-	-
9	-	$262	Polk Audio React The Polk Audio React soundbar is a versatile and budget-friendly device that offers big, detailed, and immersive sound for movies, music, and TV shows, with four audio modes and a variety of connectivity options.	-	-	-	-	-	1	12	-	-	-
10	-	$265	Sonos Ray The Sonos Ray soundbar is a high-quality and affordable option with excellent clarity and crispness in sound, Wi-Fi connectivity, multi-room setup capabilities, and compatibility with most TVs and wireless streaming devices.	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	12
11	-	Check price	Polk Audio MagniFi Mini The Polk Audio MagniFi Mini is a compact soundbar with various connectivity options, wireless subwoofer, and Google Cast compatibility, delivering clear and powerful sound suitable for small to medium-sized rooms.	-	7	-	5	-	-	15	-	-	-
12	-	$700	Vizio Elevate The Vizio Elevate soundbar offers a unique design with rotating speakers, a neutral and balanced sound profile with added bass, great stereo and center channel performance, a wide range of connectivity options, and a stylish two-tone finish, making it a great choice for movie and music enthusiasts.	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3
13	-	$167	Roku Streambar Pro The Roku Streambar Pro is a versatile and convenient all-in-one device that offers high-quality sound and streaming capabilities, with multiple connectivity options and virtual surround sound capabilities.	-	-	-	3	-	-	-	-	4	-
19	-	$145	Roku Streambar The Roku Streambar is a budget-friendly and versatile device that combines a 4K streaming player and a soundbar in one, offering clear dialogue and good tonal range for both music and movies.	-	-	-	-	8	2	-	-	-	-
20	New *	$499	Klipsch Flexus Core 200	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	10
21	-1	$499	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.	-	-	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	6
22	-1	$1999	Devialet Dione The Devialet Dione soundbar is a high-end, innovative speaker that offers exceptional sound quality, powerful bass, and a sleek design, making it suitable for both music and movie playback.	-	4	-	-	-	-	8	-	-	-
23	-1	$1179	Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is a versatile and high-end soundbar that offers impressive sound quality, advanced features, and customization options for an immersive audio experience.	-	-	-	-	-	-	6	-	-	7
24	-1	$738	Sony HT-A5000 The Sony HT-A5000 soundbar is a high-end and versatile option for those looking for a premium sound experience with a neutral, slightly U-shaped sound profile, virtual surround sound options, and support for a wide range of audio formats.	-	-	-	-	-	7	-	-	-	8
25	-1	Check price	Bose Smart Soundbar 900 The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 is a feature-packed soundbar with excellent sound quality, a range of connectivity options, and built-in voice control using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.	-	8	-	-	-	-	11	-	-	-
26	-1	Check price	Bang & Olufsen Beosound Theatre The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Theatre soundbar offers excellent sound quality, immersive audio experience, versatile connectivity options, and a sleek design, making it a highly praised and premium choice for music and movie enthusiasts.	-	-	-	-	-	8	-	15	-	-
27	-1	$210	ZVOX AccuVoice AV157 The ZVOX AccuVoice AV157 soundbar is a great option for those who struggle to hear TV dialogue, with its proprietary AccuVoice and SuperVoice technologies improving the intelligibility of spoken words and its dedicated center channel aiding in dialogue clarity.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	12	-	11
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [27]

88

Total 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

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:

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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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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