Sonos
Sonos Beam Gen 2
A solid mid-range soundbar for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with AirPlay 2.
63/100
AirPlay 2
£449best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Dolby Atmos
- HDMI eARC
- App control
- No dts:x
- No subwoofer included
Score profile
Scored against the soundbars classWhere the Sonos Beam Gen 2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Audio formats
Dolby AtmosYes
Ports and inputs
HDMI eARCYes
Features
Voice assistantAirPlay 2
App controlYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSonos Beam Gen 2 vs Samsung Samsung S60D
Sonos Beam Gen 2Samsung S60D
| SonosSonos Beam Gen 2This page | SamsungSamsung S60D | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63 /100 | 63 /100 |
| Channels | — | 5 |
Who it's for
Is the Sonos Beam Gen 2 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable soundbar for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need dts:x, in which case a higher-tier soundbar is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sonos Beam Gen 2 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 63/100 against other soundbars, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 67.
What stands out on the Sonos Beam Gen 2?
Its dolby atmos stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Sonos Arc Ultra?
The Sonos Arc Ultra scores 64/100 versus this one at 63/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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