Sonos
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Dolby Atmos · HDMI eARC · Compact
86
/ 100
From $499
VS
Bose Soundbar 900 wins by 1
Bose
Bose Soundbar 900
Atmos · 9 drivers · ADAPTiQ
87
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
Bose Soundbar 900 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) lands at 86 and Bose Soundbar 900 at 87. That puts Bose Soundbar 900 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sonos Beam (Gen 2) if…
- ✓Atmos in a compact bar
- ✓Trueplay room correction
- ✓Expandable with Sub + rears
Pick Bose Soundbar 900 if…
- ✓Compact width (~1050mm)
- ✓Excellent dialog clarity
- ✓AirPlay 2 + Chromecast both supported
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 86
vs 87 Bose Soundbar 900
Score breakdown
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
86 sound 86
features 88
design 92
ease 90
value 0
Bose Soundbar 900
87 sound 88
features 88
design 0
ease 92
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Beam (Gen 2) | Bose Soundbar 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.0 (virtual Atmos) | 5.0.2 |
| Connectivity | eARC HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0 | Wi-Fi 6, eARC HDMI 2.1, BT 5.0, AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Drivers | — | 9 (5 dipole + 2 PhaseGuide + 1 woofer + 1 tweeter) |
| Atmos | — | Yes (PhaseGuide) |
| Voice | — | Alexa + Google |
| Width | — | 1050 mm |
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 Soundbar 900
Pros
- +Compact width (~1050mm)
- +Excellent dialog clarity
- +AirPlay 2 + Chromecast both supported
Cons
- −No DTS:X
- −Atmos via PhaseGuide arrays (no upfiring)
- −Expensive vs feature-matched rivals
FAQ: Sonos Beam (Gen 2) vs Bose Soundbar 900
Which is better, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or Bose Soundbar 900? +
Bose Soundbar 900 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Soundbar 900 worth the price? +
At $899, Bose Soundbar 900 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in ease.
Does Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or Bose 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.