Testseek.com have collected 104 expert reviews of the Sonos Beam 2 soundbar and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Beam 2 soundbar.
October 2021
(86%)
104 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(88%)
19 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent overall user experience
Especially when combined with other Sonos speakers in a multiroom system
Very good sound quality
Especially considering the size
Seamlessly switches between a smart speaker and traditional soundbar
Functional
Intuit
Very Good Audio Quality/Accuracy
Good Volume Levels
Available Connectivity (Bluetooth v5.0/WiFi 2.4GHz/HDMI ARC/HDMI to SPDIF Adapter)
Dolby Atmos Compatibility (Digital Plus & TrueHD)
Compact Size
Far Field Microphone Array
Sonos App (Available Set
Available Connectivity (Bluetooth v5.0/WiFi 2.4GHz/HDMI eARC/HDMI to SPDIF Adapter)
Sonos App (Available Se
Impressive sound for its size
3D audio with support for Dolby Atmos
Reliable TruePlay tuning
Best option for 55-inch and smaller TVs
Big sound field for its size
Full and crisp sound
From low-mids to highs
Dolby Atmos audio sounds precise and immersive
Even without rear speakers
Excellent detail and volume
Delightful sound staging
Features virtual Dolby Atmos support
Easy setup
Features HDMI eARC support
Compact size
Excellent sound quality with Dolby Atmos
Fantastic wireless connectivity with other Sonos speakers
It can double as a smart speaker
Bass and treble adjustments
Room correction feature (iOS only)
Dolby Atmos support
Wider
More expansive sound
HDMI eARC brings better performance
Sleeker design than first Beam
All-in-one system offers astoundingly wide sound
Choice of Alexa or Google Assistant onboard
One of the best streaming music apps around
The editors didn't like
No Trueplay support on Android and even some newer iOS devices
Lack of DTS
X and DTS-HD support could be a problem for some
Virtual vertical Atmos channels aren't very impressive
Bass Levels
No Remote Control
Total Cost (Soundbar & Subwoofer)
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More expensive than Beam (Gen 1)
Some new formats not available at launch
Not much deep bass without optional (and pricey) subwoofer
No Bluetooth support
Trueplay audio tuning only available for iOS
More HDMI ports would be welcome
Large rooms are challenging for the speaker
Trueplay feature locked to iOS
Pricey
You can't have two voice assistants at the same time
Very Good Audio Quality/Accuracy, Good Volume Levels, Available Connectivity (Bluetooth v5.0/WiFi 2.4GHz/HDMI ARC/HDMI to SPDIF Adapter), Dolby Atmos Compatibility (Digital Plus & TrueHD), Compact Size, Far Field Microphone Array, Sonos App (Available Set
Bass Levels, No Remote Control, Total Cost (Soundbar & Subwoofer), Prev,
Very Good Audio Quality/Accuracy, Good Volume Levels, Available Connectivity (Bluetooth v5.0/WiFi 2.4GHz/HDMI eARC/HDMI to SPDIF Adapter), Dolby Atmos Compatibility (Digital Plus & TrueHD), Compact Size, Far Field Microphone Array, Sonos App (Available Se
Bass Levels, No Remote Control, Total Cost (Soundbar & Subwoofer), Prev,
Compact size, Easy setup, Excellent sound quality with Dolby Atmos, Fantastic wireless connectivity with other Sonos speakers, It can double as a smart speaker
Large rooms are challenging for the speaker, Trueplay feature locked to iOS, Pricey, You can't have two voice assistants at the same time
The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is a fantastic soundbar that is an instant upgrade for most home theaters. It has a wider sound stage than you may anticipate, given the device's size, and the quality of sound and depth of the bass is also impressive. However, most...
Excellent overall user experience, especially when combined with other Sonos speakers in a multiroom system, Very good sound quality, especially considering the size, Seamlessly switches between a smart speaker and traditional soundbar, Functional, intuit
No Trueplay support on Android and even some newer iOS devices, Lack of DTS:X and DTS-HD support could be a problem for some, Virtual vertical Atmos channels aren't very impressive
The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is available online for $449. Excellent overall user experience, especially when combined with other Sonos speakers in a multiroom system Very good sound quality, especially considering the size Seamlessly switches between a smart sp...
Abstract: Both the original Sonos Beam and the company's new Beam Gen 2 soundbar use beamforming, a technology that combines an array of drivers with advanced signal processing, to create an enveloping audio experience without need for multiple speakers. With the B...
Published: 2021-10-16, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com
All-in-one system offers astoundingly wide sound,Choice of Alexa or Google Assistant onboard,One of the best streaming music apps around
Expensive,No dedicated Dolby Atmos speakers,Not able to compete with systems with subs
buy it? If you own the Sonos Beam you sadly won't be able to get the upgrades that the Gen 2 offers via a software update and it's not worth buying again just for a little more ambience. The Beam is definitely a great upgrade for people who own a Sonos O...
Published: 2021-10-06, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Big sound field for its size, Full and crisp sound, from low-mids to highs, Dolby Atmos audio sounds precise and immersive, even without rear speakers
Not much deep bass without optional (and pricey) subwoofer, No Bluetooth support, Trueplay audio tuning only available for iOS
The second-generation Sonos Beam soundbar adds Dolby Atmos support and two more audio processing channels, for an impressive sound field that retains the previous model's compact size...
Published: 2021-09-30, Author: Kate , review by: tomsguide.com
Impressive sound for its size, 3D audio with support for Dolby Atmos, Reliable TruePlay tuning, Best option for 55-inch and smaller TVs
More expensive than Beam (Gen 1), Some new formats not available at launch,
Creating the ultimate home-theater experience has become a top consumer priority in the past year and half. While the Sonos Arc stood out in 2020, not everyone can fit (or afford) the massive soundbar. With its smaller footprint and smart features, the $4...
