Testseek.com have collected 105 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%)
105 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
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
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
Typical quality Sonos sound
Easy to set up
Can be optimised for your space
Can play HD music
The editors didn't like
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
Adding the two rears/sub means you should look at dedicated 7.1.2 or higher DA systems
Only one HDMI port
Won't play Dolby Atmos on older TV without HDMI eARC
Abstract: Both the original Sonos Beam and the company's new Beam Gen 2 soundbar use beamforming, a technology that combines an array of drivers with advanced signal processing, to create an enveloping audio experience without need for multiple speakers. With the B...
Published: 2021-10-16, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com
All-in-one system offers astoundingly wide sound,Choice of Alexa or Google Assistant onboard,One of the best streaming music apps around
Expensive,No dedicated Dolby Atmos speakers,Not able to compete with systems with subs
buy it? If you own the Sonos Beam you sadly won't be able to get the upgrades that the Gen 2 offers via a software update and it's not worth buying again just for a little more ambience. The Beam is definitely a great upgrade for people who own a Sonos O...
Published: 2021-10-06, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
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
Not much deep bass without optional (and pricey) subwoofer, No Bluetooth support, Trueplay audio tuning only available for iOS
The second-generation Sonos Beam soundbar adds Dolby Atmos support and two more audio processing channels, for an impressive sound field that retains the previous model's compact size...
Published: 2021-09-30, Author: Kate , review by: tomsguide.com
Impressive sound for its size, 3D audio with support for Dolby Atmos, Reliable TruePlay tuning, Best option for 55-inch and smaller TVs
More expensive than Beam (Gen 1), Some new formats not available at launch,
Creating the ultimate home-theater experience has become a top consumer priority in the past year and half. While the Sonos Arc stood out in 2020, not everyone can fit (or afford) the massive soundbar. With its smaller footprint and smart features, the $4...
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...
