Sonos
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
$499
86
/ 100
From $499
VS
Sony HT-A7000 wins by 2
Sony
Sony HT-A7000
$1499
88
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict
Sony HT-A7000 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) lands at 86 and Sony HT-A7000 at 88. That puts Sony HT-A7000 ahead by 2 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 HT-A7000 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 86
vs 88 Sony HT-A7000
Score breakdown
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
86 sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86
Sony HT-A7000
88 sound 88
features 86
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Beam (Gen 2) | Sony HT-A7000 |
|---|
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 HT-A7000
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 HT-A7000
Which is better, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or Sony HT-A7000? +
Sony HT-A7000 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 HT-A7000 worth the price? +
At $1,499, Sony HT-A7000 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Does Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or Sony HT-A7000 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.