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Sonos Beam (Gen 2) — Dolby Atmos · HDMI eARC · Compact
Sonos

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Dolby Atmos · HDMI eARC · Compact

86
/ 100
From $499
VS
Samsung HW-Q700D — 3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub
Samsung

Samsung HW-Q700D

3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub

86
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) lands at 86 and Samsung HW-Q700D 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 Samsung HW-Q700D if…

  • ✓Mid-tier Atmos with bundled wireless sub
  • ✓Q-Symphony with Samsung TV speakers
  • ✓Compact 940mm wide
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ease of use

Samsung HW-Q700D

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Samsung HW-Q700D leads on ease (92 vs 90).

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sound

Samsung HW-Q700D

Compared on the sound sub-score

Samsung HW-Q700D leads on sound (88 vs 86).

Value for money

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) more score per dollar ($499 vs $599).

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 86
vs
86 Samsung HW-Q700D

Score breakdown

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
86
sound 86
features 88
design 92
ease 90
value 0
Samsung HW-Q700D
86
sound 88
features 88
design 0
ease 92
value 88

Specs side-by-side

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) versus Samsung HW-Q700D — full spec comparison
Spec Sonos Beam (Gen 2) Samsung HW-Q700D
Channels
5.0 (virtual Atmos)
3.1.2
Connectivity
eARC HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0
Wi-Fi 6, eARC HDMI 2.1, BT 5.2
Drivers
—
7 (2 upfiring + 4 forward + 1 sub)
Atmos
—
Yes
Voice
—
Bixby
Width
—
940 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

Samsung HW-Q700D

Pros
  • +Mid-tier Atmos with bundled wireless sub
  • +Q-Symphony with Samsung TV speakers
  • +Compact 940mm wide
Cons
  • −No DTS:X
  • −Atmos via 2 upfiring drivers (limited)
  • −Q-Symphony Samsung-only

FAQ: Sonos Beam (Gen 2) vs Samsung HW-Q700D

Which is better, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or Samsung HW-Q700D? +

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 Samsung HW-Q700D worth the price? +

At $599, Samsung HW-Q700D delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ease.

Does Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or Samsung HW-Q700D 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.

Which is better for ease of use, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or Samsung HW-Q700D? +

Samsung HW-Q700D — leads on ease (92 vs 90). Compared on the ease of use sub-score.

Which is better for sound, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or Samsung HW-Q700D? +

Samsung HW-Q700D — leads on sound (88 vs 86). Compared on the sound sub-score.