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
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178 Reviews
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The editors liked
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
Great for what it is - a compact sounbd bar and part of the Sonos family
Great price-point
Easy setup
Comprehensive compatibility
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
Design
Price
TV control
Sonos features
The editors didn't like
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
Don't buy it if you expect great things from Alexa
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
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...
Published: 2018-06-27, Author: James , review by: engadget.com
Excellent overall sound, HDMI port for TV control, AirPlay 2 support, Reasonably priced
Sound is less impactful in bigger rooms, No support for other smart assistants (yet), No auxiliary input
If you've been tempted to get into Sonos, but weren't sure where to start, the Beam is for you. Not only is it a relatively affordable, solid speaker in its own right, it is a capable soundbar and Alexa assistant rolled into one. For serious movie buffs...
Published: 2018-06-14, Author: Paolo , review by: monitornerds.com
Smart Soundbars are not a huge thing yet, but we bet that it will soon dominate the digital market when people see its practicality and functionality. We may soon see this bit of modularity and upgradability from big-name brands which will enable more use...
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
Yes. The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 may be expensive compared to many other TV speakers, but its sound quality, customization, extra features, voice control, and expandability make it an investment you won't regret.Editors' RecommendationsThe best soundbars...
Published: 2019-05-14, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Still the best user experience, Good service support,
Individual speakers can be trumped for sound, No hi-res support,
While we still hope that Sonos has a change of heart and adds hi-res support in the near future, we don't believe its absence is a deal-breaker.But if you do, you should look at what Bluesound offers. Those looking for a simpler, cheaper and better-soundi...
If you want a soundbar speaker to use with your TV, the Beam is as good as you'll get for £399. However, its real strength lies in its sheer versatility. As well as providing an attractive audio upgrade for your screen, its sound quality is strong enough...
There's very little to dislike about the Sonos Beam. It's great to finally have a more affordable option in the line-up and it even comes with features not available on the Playbar and Playbase.HDMI ARC will be a boon for some and Amazon Alexa is another...
Excellent audio quality, Sounds bigger than it is, Flawless Alexa integration, Superb remote app, HDMI ARC, Attractive and compact design
Bass is slightly lacking, Limited AV options, A bit pricey
The Sonos Beam soundbar is an excellent new addition to the manufacturer's line-up, delivering a surprisingly big soundstage from a compact cabinet. It's considerably cheaper than the larger PlayBar, and now includes an HDMI connection for ARC. There are...
Setting it up is extremely simple and the app guides you through every step, You get access to Sonos' Trueplay feature that uses the microphone on your iPad to analyse how sound reflects off walls, furnishings, glass and other surfaces in a room, adjustin
You need wi-fi to set-up and use the soundbar, It won't mute music if a call comes through to your smartphone while you're playing music, It comes with just one HDMI port and an adapter if you have an optical connector on your TV - we'd prefer it to have
A great value for money soundbar that's smaller than usual. The great sound, multi-room feature and the addition of Amazon Alexa make it a worthwhile buy.Overall Score: 83/100RATINGS:Ease of use: 4/5Design: 4/5Performance: 4/5Instructions: 4/5WE LIKEDSett...
