Sonos
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Dolby Atmos · HDMI eARC · Compact
86
/ 100
From $499
VS
Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
$899
86
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) lands at 86 and Bose Smart Soundbar 900 at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sonos Beam (Gen 2) if…
- ✓Atmos in a compact bar
- ✓Trueplay room correction
- ✓Expandable with Sub + rears
Pick Bose Smart Soundbar 900 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 86
vs 86 Bose Smart Soundbar 900
Score breakdown
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
86 sound 86
features 88
design 92
ease 90
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
86 sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Beam (Gen 2) | Bose Smart Soundbar 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.0 (virtual Atmos) | — |
| Connectivity | eARC HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0 | — |
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
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
FAQ: Sonos Beam (Gen 2) vs Bose Smart Soundbar 900
Which is better, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or Bose Smart Soundbar 900? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sonos Beam (Gen 2) worth the price? +
At $499, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.
Is Bose Smart Soundbar 900 worth the price? +
At $899, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.
Does Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or Bose Smart Soundbar 900 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.