Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
$899
86
/ 100
From $899
VS
Sonos
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
$499
86
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 lands at 86 and Sonos Beam (Gen 2) at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Bose Smart Soundbar 900 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick Sonos Beam (Gen 2) if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 86
vs 86 Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Score breakdown
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
86 sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
86 sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose Smart Soundbar 900 | Sonos Beam (Gen 2) |
|---|
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
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
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
FAQ: Bose Smart Soundbar 900 vs Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Which is better, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 or Sonos Beam (Gen 2)? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose Smart Soundbar 900 worth the price? +
At $899, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.
Is Sonos Beam (Gen 2) worth the price? +
At $499, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.
Does Bose Smart Soundbar 900 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.