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
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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
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...
Smaller form factor, Great sound, Alexa plus Google Assistant and AirPlay 2 coming
More bass would've been nice, No Dolby Atmos support, Still pricey
"If you don't care to have Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri functioning in any way, then pay more for the Playbase or Playbar, or consider something comparable from another vendor."...
Abstract: Many of the existing $500 smart speaker releases of late seem to be solutions in search of problems. Apple's HomePod is a circular single speaker that claims to be able to generate stereo sound. The Google Home Max is a heavy and oversized boombox for the...
Abstract: The “Sonic Internet” may be a buzz term Sonos is trying to push forth, but with its new Beam speaker, it is converging various elements into what it believes is “the smartest home speaker for the living room.”The Beam is, for all intents and purposes, a l...
Published: 2020-12-19, Author: Will , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: New TVs are generally thin, which is great for how they look on your wall or in your entertainment center. However, that's not so good for how they sound. Speakers typically need a lot of space to produce good audio (with a few unique technical exceptions...
Abstract: The downside of TVs now being thinner than a Twiglet is that the sound they put out is not all that impressive. To get the most out of TV audio, something extra is required. And yet multi-speaker surround systems are not ideal for those who don't live in...
A strong choice if you're in the market for a high quality surveillance camera, whether for indoor or outdoor use.(to be published in issue January 2019)...
compact and attractive, malaki, room-filling sound whether TV or music, madaling i-set up, Alexa, easy to add to with more speakers
relatively expensive, no room-shaking bass, takes up a port on your TV, no HDMI pass-through, no support for Dolby Atmos
Despite being £300 cheaper than Sonos's other TV audio solutions, the Beam is expensive for just a soundbar. The thing is, ito ay hindi lamang a soundbar.It's one of the most compact and aesthetically pleasing soundbars that still has full-range sound wit...
