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
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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: 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...
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...
