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Sonos Beam (Gen 2) — $499
Sonos

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

$499

86
/ 100
From $499
VS
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) wins by 1
Vizio Elevate — $999
Vizio

Vizio Elevate

$999

85
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) lands at 86 and Vizio Elevate at 85. That puts Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ahead by 1 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 Vizio Elevate 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

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

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

Sound

Tie

Compared on the sound sub-score

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

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

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

Value for money

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) more score per dollar ($499 vs $999).

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 86
vs
85 Vizio Elevate

Score breakdown

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
86
sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86
Vizio Elevate
85
sound 85
features 83
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) versus Vizio Elevate — full spec comparison
Spec Sonos Beam (Gen 2) Vizio Elevate

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

Vizio Elevate

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 Vizio Elevate

Which is better, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or Vizio Elevate? +

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) scores 86 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 sound.

Is Vizio Elevate worth the price? +

At $999, Vizio Elevate delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in ease.

Does Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or Vizio Elevate 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 the better value, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or Vizio Elevate? +

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) — more score per dollar ($499 vs $999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.