Testseek.com have collected 106 expert reviews of the Sonos Beam 2 soundbar and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Beam 2 soundbar.
October 2021
(87%)
106 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
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...
Slightly more expensive than the original, No upfiring tweeters, TruePlay only works with iOS devices
The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is a great upgrade compared to the original soundbar, coming with Dolby Atmos support, HDMI eARC compatibility, and a refreshed design. Although we weren't entirely convinced by the virtual Atmos on offer, this soundbar sounds fanta...
Published: 2021-09-30, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Effective handling of Dolby Atmos, Warm, refined sound, Streaming smarts,
No additional HDMI ports, Doesn't support DTS:X,
The Beam Gen 2 not only lives up to the high bar set by its predecessor but exceeds it by a margin that more than justifies its new feature set and higher cost. The decision by Sonos to use processing power and forward-facing drivers to recreate Dolby Atm...
The Sonos Beam is now a little more expensive, but it's worth it. The additional immersion offered by the speaker's virtualized Dolby Atmos and 5.1 surround sound take an already capable soundbar for movies and music and make it that much better. If you h...
Abstract: New TVs are generally thin, which is great for how they look on your wall or in your entertainment center. However, that's not so good for how they sound. Speakers typically need a lot of space to produce good audio (with a few unique technical exceptions...
Abstract: Despite its cult following across the world, Sonos is a brand that has not been very popular in India. That could change soon with the kind of focus the company has been showing in the India market of late. And this festival season it is lining up new pro...
Pros, 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
Cons, Not much deep bass without optional (and pricey) subwoofer, No Bluetooth support, Trueplay audio tuning only available for iOS
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Published: 2021-11-03, Author: Alfred , review by: techgoondu.com
Abstract: As first impressions go, the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) just out over a month ago isn't much different from the original Beam compact soundbar back in 2018 that impressed so many people with its big sound.The design and size look familiar, though the cloth mate...
Slightly more expensive than the original, No upfiring tweeters, TruePlay only works with iOS devices
The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is a great upgrade compared to the original soundbar, coming with Dolby Atmos support, HDMI eARC compatibility, and a refreshed design. Although we weren't entirely convinced by the virtual Atmos on offer, this soundbar sounds fanta...
