Sonos

Sonos Beam Gen 2 Review

Name: Sonos Beam Gen 2
Brand: Sonos
SKU: B09GQ1CLTL
Price: 481.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (16 reviews)

Sonos Beam Gen 2 - White - Soundbar with Dolby Atmos

$481.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)

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Reddit score

4.5 Based on 16 Reddit owner comments · Top 20% of 5 tracked soundbars

Owner sentiment		4.3
Recommendations		5.0
Spec score		Not rated
Value		4.7

How these are computed: methodology. Components without evidence show “Not rated” and their weight moves to the others.

Is the Sonos Beam Gen 2 worth it?

Based on 16 Reddit owner comments, the Sonos Beam Gen 2 scores 4.5 out of 5 (owner comments average 4.2 stars), and the theme owners raise most is bass (8 mentions).

Who it suits

You care about bass (8 positive owner mentions)
You care about connectivity (6 positive owner mentions)
You care about surround atmos (5 positive owner mentions)

Who should skip it

Not observed: no recurring complaint theme yet.

What Reddit owners say

14 positive and 1 critical owner comments. Quotes link to the original Reddit comment.

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“I have a beam gen 2, its a literal beast for its size, the bass is sufficient if you are not a basshead, it literally feels like the sound is coming from the sides and behind sometimes and the bass is absolutely crazy for that size, i am definitely satisfied …”

owner comment via r/sonos · 2026-01-30

basssurround atmos

“With your budget a Beam Gen 2 and a Sub Mini and later on add 2 Era 100’s as surrounds.”

owner comment via r/sonos · 2026-02-15

bassconnectivity

“Bedroom TV had Beam Gen 2 and I find that it's good for whole house music times, and a little weak solo for just on screen entertainment.”

owner comment via r/sonos · 2026-10-03

“My local has a Beam Gen 2 open box excellent for $280 but I just bought the Beam Ultra.”

owner comment via r/sonos · 2026-10-06

“I hope it's expensive enough that I don't regret buying my beam gen 2 a few months back.”

owner comment via r/sonos · 2026-08-23

connectivitysetup

“Bought Beam Gen 2 and Ace headphones.”

owner comment via r/sonos · 2026-09-01

Key specs

As listed on the Amazon product page we checked; missing fields are never estimated.

Enrich your entertainment experience with vibrant bass, crystal clear dialogue, and a panoramic soundstage.
Experience a 3D surround sound effect with Dolby Atmos.
Stream music, radio, podcasts, and audiobooks from all your favorite services when the TV is off.
Control with the Sonos app, your TV remote, Apple AirPlay 2, and your voice.
Effortless setup with only two cables and smart Trueplay tuning.
Easily expand your system over time to enjoy true surround sound and multiroom listening.

Audio Output Mode	Surround
Mounting Type	Tabletop Mount
Enclosure Material	Polycarbonate (PC)
Speaker Type	Soundbar
Additional Features	Built In Microphone, Dolby Enabled, Hi Res Audio, Multi Room Audio
Antenna Location	For Surround Sound Systems
Subwoofer Diameter	12 inches
Color	White
Is Waterproof	FALSE
Warranty Type	Limited
Maximum Range	100 feet
Control Method	App, Remote, Voice
Speaker Size	2.77 inches
Tweeter Diameter	1 inches
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Bluetooth Range	20 meters
Specific Uses For Product	Music, Games, Movies
Controller Type	App Control, Voice Control
Processor Count	1
Frequency Response	45 hertz
Number of Audio Channels	2
Connectivity Technology	Ethernet, HDMI, Wi-Fi
Wireless Technology	Airplay, NFC, Wi-Fi
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology	Wireless

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FAQ

Is the Sonos Beam Gen 2 worth it?

Based on 16 Reddit owner comments, the Sonos Beam Gen 2 scores 4.5 out of 5 (owner comments average 4.2 stars), and the theme owners raise most is bass (8 mentions).