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June 2018
(84%)
178 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(94%)
3092 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Easy setup
Great
Full sound
Lower costofentry than other Sonos home theater speakers
Better sound and more flexible than Apple's HomePod
Good mid-tones
Design & build quality
Decent 3D effect despite its size
Apple Airplay 2
The Sonos Beam offers the promise of multiple voice assistants
With Amazon Alexa now and Google Assistant in the future. Its expansive sound can fill a small room. HDMI connectivity includes the ability to power up and control TV input switching via vo
Powerful sound for its size
Built-in Amazon Alexa voice assistant
Easily expanded with additional Sonos speakers
Incredibly versatile
Impressive sound for its size
Direct support for Amazon Alexa and (coming soon) Google Assistant
The Sonos Beam is the least-expensive sound bar available with a choice of two voice assistants
Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Its expansive sound can fill a small room. HDMI connectivity includes the ability to power up and control TV input switching
Slick design fits in with any room or home setup
Superb audio quality
Easy to setup and stream audio
Huge sound for the size
Especially from the low-end
Superb channel separation
Puts Sonos features right in front of you
Lets you control your TV with Alexa
Easy to set up
This sound bar doubles as an Alexa smart speaker
Great dialogue clarity
Dialogue enhancement tool
Great center channel performance for dialogue in movies
Great upgrade for TV sound
Alexa works well
Simple to set up and use
Easy set up
Alexa inside
Wide soundstage
Sounds great in a small to mid-sized room
Assistant-agnostic approach is admirable
Affordable
Does a good job of handling multiple services
Affordable price
Alexa voice control
Links with other Sonos speakers
Great sound
Alexa built-in
Airplay compatible
Excellent overall sound
HDMI port for TV control
AirPlay 2 support
Reasonably priced
The editors didn't like
Only works with other Sonos speakers for surround sound and subwoofer. With a $699 Sonos SUB as the only subwoofer option
That's a pricey step
Distorts at high volume
Weak bass
No Dolby Atmos
Only 1 HDMI port
The lack of a subwoofer means the Beam lacks deep bass compared to sub-equipped competitors. You lose some connectivity options on TVs that lack ARC. Google Assistant and Apple AirPlay 2 haven't been added yet
No Bluetooth
Optional subwoofer is expensive
Small size means it can't fill larger rooms with sound
No support for DTS or any form of immersive audio (e.g
Dolby Atmos
DTS
X)
No support for high-resolution audio codecs
The lack of a subwoofer means the Beam lacks deep bass compared to sub-equipped competitors
Even some that cost less. You lose connectivity options on TVs that lack ARC. You can't switch between Google and Alexa on the fly and there's some lag with Googl
More HDMI ports would be nice
Hard to see if microphone is on or off
TruePlay still needs an iOS device to work
We say The Sonos Beam soundbar offers exceptional sound for its size
Easy wireless connectivity to your content and good looks in spades
Expensive
Still doesn't support Google Assistant
Alexa hot word is too sensitive
Subwoofer
No Full HDMI In ports
Google Assistant support turning into a shadowy promise
Made in whispers
Average music sound quality
Upgrading to full home theater system is very expensive
Abstract: Technology has enabled TVs to become ever flatter, thinner, and lighter, but it can't overcome the laws of physics when it comes to audio. Filling a room with sound requires substantial speakers that can move a lot of air, and those types of speakers just...
The Sonos Beam is the least-expensive sound bar available with a choice of two voice assistants, Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Its expansive sound can fill a small room. HDMI connectivity includes the ability to power up and control TV input switching
The lack of a subwoofer means the Beam lacks deep bass compared to sub-equipped competitors, even some that cost less. You lose connectivity options on TVs that lack ARC. You can't switch between Google and Alexa on the fly and there's some lag with Googl
Although some cheaper options sound better, Sonos Beam is a feature-packed, voice-operated sound bar with unmatched flexibility...
Slick design fits in with any room or home setup, superb audio quality, easy to setup and stream audio,
More HDMI ports would be nice, hard to see if microphone is on or off, TruePlay still needs an iOS device to work, We say The Sonos Beam soundbar offers exceptional sound for its size, easy wireless connectivity to your content and good looks in spades,
The Sonos Beam is well suited to owners with small rooms or those looking to get started with a wireless home theatre setup with a minimum of fuss and delivers a level of performance belying its size with a balanced audio signature that serves up a great...
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Published: 2018-11-28, Author: Andrew , review by: appleinsider.com
Abstract: The Sonos Beam is a compact soundbar with expandability that makes it a perfect companion for Apple users. AirPlay 2, Apple Music, and a big bag of tricks make this great sounding speaker a must-have.Sonos BeamSonos Beam componentsSonos Beam portsTrueplay...
Beautifully simple, the Sonos Beam is designed for the smart home owners who want a single device for the TV, online streaming service and voice commands. It's a soundbar that does everything a smart home owner needs. For a more immersive audio experience...
Published: 2018-10-11, Author: Tommy , review by: flatpanelshd.com
Good mid-tones, Design & build quality, Decent 3D effect despite its size, Apple Airplay 2
Distorts at high volume, Weak bass, No Dolby Atmos, Only 1 HDMI port
Sonos has launched its most affordable soundbar to date and has entered a tough segment where it delivers great performance compared to the competition. For its compact size, it delivers good treble and mid-tone performance at both low and high volume. Th...
Published: 2018-08-12, Author: Max , review by: techgearlab.com
Great sound, Alexa built-in, Airplay compatible,
Initial setup of Sonos app can be finicky
The Sonos Beam is both a great soundbar and one of the best bases on which to build a multi-speaker Sonos system. If your soundbar budget is $400 or over, we would highly recommend it...
Published: 2018-07-21, Author: Tony , review by: audioholics.com
With 63 music services supported and Amazon Alexa smart technology built in, the SONOS Beam appears to be a great addition to a SONOS family, meaning that if you are already invested in SONOS multi room audio environment than the Beam would find itself ri...
