Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
$499
83
/ 100
From $499
VS
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) wins by 3
Sonos
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Dolby Atmos · HDMI eARC · Compact
86
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose Smart Soundbar 600 lands at 83 and Sonos Beam (Gen 2) at 86. That puts Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose Smart Soundbar 600 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick Sonos Beam (Gen 2) if…
- ✓Atmos in a compact bar
- ✓Trueplay room correction
- ✓Expandable with Sub + rears
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 83
vs 86 Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Score breakdown
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
83 sound 83
features 81
design 84
ease 86
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
86 sound 86
features 88
design 92
ease 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose Smart Soundbar 600 | Sonos Beam (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | — | 5.0 (virtual Atmos) |
| Connectivity | — | eARC HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0 |
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Pros
- +Atmos in a compact bar
- +Trueplay room correction
- +Expandable with Sub + rears
Cons
- −No upward drivers (virtual Atmos)
- −No DTS
- −App glitches
FAQ: Bose Smart Soundbar 600 vs Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Which is better, Bose Smart Soundbar 600 or Sonos Beam (Gen 2)? +
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose Smart Soundbar 600 worth the price? +
At $499, Bose Smart Soundbar 600 delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in ease.
Is Sonos Beam (Gen 2) worth the price? +
At $499, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.
Does Bose Smart Soundbar 600 or Sonos Beam (Gen 2) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.