Testseek.com have collected 178 expert reviews of the Sonos Beam soundbar and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Beam soundbar.
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
Great price-point, Easy setup, Comprehensive compatibility
Not as big impact as the Playbar or Playbase, No Google Assistant (yet)
If you've been reticent or reluctant to buy a soundbar until now, the Sonos Beam is a product that does everything it can to push you over that line...
Fantastic sound, Very small, Touch controls up top, Support for voice assistants, AirPlay 2 support on-board, HDMI ARC means modern TVs can control the Sonos by remote, Excellent price
Needs more support for smart assistants
Even without Google's smart assistant, the Sonos Beam gets so much of the smart speaker and the soundbar formula right, finding that middle ground really well.Yes, it's an excellent soundbar with the hardware that feels like it can do no wrong, and like a...
Published: 2018-06-28, Author: Jason , review by: techau.com.au
Design, Price, TV control, Sonos features
No wall-mount option
Despite this being Sonos' third product to fight for the space under your TV, they've found a way to make the combination of features, design and price, something that will really appeal to a lot of people. Thinking through the potential market for who sh...
Abstract: Giving your television an audio overhaul — while bringing Alexa, Google Assistant and AirPlay 2 into your lounge room — the new Sonos Beam soundbar crams a lot into a small package.Sonos is primarily known as the gold standard in wireless multiroom audi...
Published: 2018-06-27, Author: Jason , review by: ausdroid.net
Abstract: Earlier this month, Sonos added the Sonos Beam sound bar to its product range. It's Sonos' second sound bar, smaller and more compact than its older Play Bar and its related Play Base product. Beam appeals to consumers who aren't looking to kit out a hug...
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 voic
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
Although some cheaper options sound better, Sonos Beam is a feature-packed, voice-operated sound bar with unmatched flexibility...
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Published: 2018-11-30, Author: Ben , review by: futurefive.co.nz
Abstract: My time with the Sonos Beam was something of a journey of discovery.That may sound melodramatic because it definitely is, but we have to keep it interesting.And the heart of it is true - with the Beam, I explored each feature slowly and found something in...
Great price-point, Easy setup, Comprehensive compatibility
Not as big impact as the Playbar or Playbase, No Google Assistant (yet)
Sure, if you're an AV fanatic, the Sonos Beam might not live up to your expectations - but that's kind-of by design. Conforming to the usual Sonos tenets and verses, the Beam is very much a soundbar that “just works” for everyone else. It doesn't reinvent...
Expansive and rich sound, Choice of Alexa or Google Assistant, Elegant, minimalist design, Private headphone listening, AirPlay 2
Expensive for a small soundbar, Some music services not supported, No Chromecast option for Android
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