Testseek.com have collected 109 expert reviews of the Sonos Ray soundbar and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Ray soundbar.
June 2022
(78%)
109 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(90%)
50 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Extremely compact dimensions
Functional and intuitive mobile app
Good multiroom user experience
Especially when combined with other Sonos speakers
Easily (and wirelessly) expandable with rear surround speakers and subwoofer
Great touch controls
Good
Clean
Clear audio with strong dialogue reproduction
Generates large sound field for its size
Works with other Sonos speakers in both home theater and multi-room setups
Compact design
Great audio quality
Clear dialogue
Ethernet port for connectivity
AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support
Expand system with other Sonos devices
Exceptionally easy setup and integration with TV and other Sonos gear
Useful Dialogue Enhancement and Night mode
Good sound quality for price
Fantastic dialogue clarity
Balanced
Crisp sound that surpasses many budget soundbars
Spotify Connect and AirPlay 2 support
Clear and accurate vocal reproduction
Dialogue enhancement mode
Affordable entry into Sonos home theater
Very easy setup
Undoubtedly sounds better than your TV's speakers
All the advantages of the Sonos ecosystem
Minimalistic design
Relatively compact
Easy to setup
Impressive audio clarity
Excellent sound for movies and music
Compact
Attractive design
Simple connection
Still the best multiroom system
The editors didn't like
Lack of HDMI ARC input is hard to swallow
Very deep bass causes port chuffing and distortion at higher volumes
No Trueplay support on Android and even some newer iOS devices
Limited bass response
Stereo-only imaging
Limited to optical audio wired connections
No voice assistant features
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Optional subwoofer is prohibitively expensive
Trueplay feature still needs an iPhone to work
No HDMI connectivity
Might not work with your TV's remote
Stereo audio lacks immersion
No graphic EQ
No Bluetooth support
No Dolby Atmos
No microphone for smart speaker use
Best in sub-300 square foot rooms
No HDMI port
Bluetooth connectivity
No Trueplay for Android
Pricey
No HDMI
Some competitors offer wireless subwoofers as well
Published: 2022-06-01, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com
Excellent sound for movies and music,Compact, attractive design,Simple connection,Still the best multiroom system
No HDMI,Some competitors offer wireless subwoofers as well
buy it? I deliberately didn't compare the Sonos Ray with a Vizio V21 or another soundbar with a separate sub, because if I did it would sound positively anemic. That's not the point with speakers like the Ray, Beam or React All three are designed for peo...
Published: 2022-05-31, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Clean, clear audio with strong dialogue reproduction, Generates large sound field for its size, Works with other Sonos speakers in both home theater and multi-room setups
Limited bass response, Stereo-only imaging, Limited to optical audio wired connections, No voice assistant features, 691) ? this,parentElement: this,parentElement,parentElement;el,querySelectorAll(',hide-three'),forEach(function(item){item,classList,remo
Published: 2022-05-31, Author: Simon , review by: tomsguide.com
If you already have a Sonos speaker or two, and are after a usefully compact soundbar with some genuine performance highlights, go right ahead: the Sonos Ray is here to charm and delight you. If you’re unconcerned about wider multi-room possibilities, tho...
Published: 2022-05-31, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Affordable entry into Sonos home theater, Very easy setup, Undoubtedly sounds better than your TV's speakers, All the advantages of the Sonos ecosystem
No Dolby Atmos, No microphone for smart speaker use, Best in sub-300 square foot rooms
Published: 2022-05-11, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Confirming extensive leaks, Sonos has officially announced a new, less-expensive soundbar featuring the company's excellent multiroom music system onboard. Called the Sonos Ray, it costs $279 (AU$399) and will be available June 7. The company will also up...
Abstract: This week on The Wrap, dive into a review of the $399 Sonos Ray, plus what's new in PCs from Microsoft and LG, and more, all in five. Subscribe to The Wrap at Apple Podcasts…It's the first few days of June and close to the middle of 2022, and you're...
No HDMI connection, No Dolby Atmos, Won't work with all TV remotes
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Sounds great with solid balance and detail, Incredibly small, Beautiful design, Excellent value, Includes an infrared port
No voice assistants
The smallest soundbar in the Sonos line-up is also its most accessible and really easy to connect with.At $399, the Sonos Ray provides entry-level excellence to people who want more than what their TV can offer with impressive sound for movies and music a...
Abstract: The Sonos portfolio of products has grown immensely in recent years, and the lounge room has been at the centre of that growth, with things like their IKEA frame, the new soundbars and singles you can use as rears and the booming Sub. Today, we're lookin...
