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)
Prev
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
The best 5.0 Dolby Atmos soundbar we have tested, For 2.0 to 5.1, the EQ allows you to fine-tune it for clear dialogue or other sound signature, Does a great job with psychoacoustic Dolby height projection, The price is right, Does not need the sub-woofer
Adding the two rears/sub means you should look at dedicated 7.1.2 or higher DA systems
Abstract: If you wanted to judge just how good a Sonos Beam is, and how popular they are – the first generation Sonos Beam is in “runout” price mode at $645 right now. The all-new Sonos Beam Gen 2 is $695. This is almost Apple like in terms of how well a product ho...
Published: 2021-10-22, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Typical quality Sonos sound, Easy to set up, Can be optimised for your space, Can play HD music
Only one HDMI port, Won't play Dolby Atmos on older TV without HDMI eARC
The Sonos Beam Gen 2 will be welcomed with open arms top fans of the brand who want to improve the sound quality of the TV.Related PostsGoogle Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro review – best smartphone Google has ever madeThe Best Movies You've Never Seen – Risky B...
Beautiful minimalist design, Sounds as good as it ever did, Balanced solid sound for music and movies, Works with rear speakers in the Sonos system, Supports the other Sonos multiroom speakers
Improvements on the original are minor (if even noticeable at all), Inclusion of Atmos seems like a minor thing, and not the reason you'd buy it, Atmos is simulated, and so doesn't give you that full 3D effect like on the Arc, You can't update to a full 3
Outside of Atmos, the Beam is a lovely soundbar, offering a great vibrant sound on par with the original, yet now found in a more stylish and minimalist design. It's still a lovely soundbar, and if you were planning on getting one a few weeks ago, you'll...
Atmos improves sound quality, Phenomenal audio, Neat and compact
Atmos requires eARC, Not much height effect, No DTS:X support
The Sonos Beam 2 gets lots of things right but, let's face it, it also gets some fairly major things wrong. It doesn't matter how much Sonos bleats about simplicity and ease of use, it just doesn't make sense to limit key functionality by insisting on con...
Compact size and excellent sound,Multiple voice assistants supported,Virtual Dolby Atmos support enhances immersion,Adds HDMI eARC for easier setup
Not as good when at lower volumes,More expensive than original,Adding additional speakers for true surround is pricey
The Sonos Beam (2nd Gen) is an excellent compact soundbar. It offers a lovely design, great sound quality, and a host of brilliant features thanks to being part of the Sonos system.Like the original, the 2021 Beam is all about choice, allowing you to cont...
Published: 2021-09-30, Author: Simon , review by: T3.com
Deft, poised and weighty sound,Expansive and well-defined presentation,Good control options and app,
No HDMI passthrough, Not the sonic height you might hope for,
The Sonos Beam 2 delivers delivers mild but definite improvements on the (outstanding) product it replaces, with performance that defies its dimensions. It's not quite as emphatically Dolby Atmos-y as might have been hoped, and the lack of HDMI passthroug...
