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Sonos Beam (Gen 2) — $499
Sonos

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

$499

86
/ 100
From $499
VS
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 wins by 3
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 — $1399
Sony

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

$1399

89
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) lands at 86 and Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 at 89. That puts Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sonos Beam (Gen 2) if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough

Pick Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

Compared on the sound sub-score

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 leads on sound (89 vs 86).

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

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

Features

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

Compared on the features sub-score

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 leads on features (87 vs 84).

Value for money

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,399).

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 86
vs
89 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

Score breakdown

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
86
sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
89
sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) versus Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 — full spec comparison
Spec Sonos Beam (Gen 2) Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

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

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

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 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

Which is better, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9? +

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 sound.

Is Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 worth the price? +

At $1,399, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.

Does Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 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 sound, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9? +

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 — leads on sound (89 vs 86). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for features, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9? +

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 — leads on features (87 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.