Sony
Sony HT-A5000
$999
85
/ 100
From $999
VS
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) wins by 1
Sonos
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
$499
86
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony HT-A5000 lands at 85 and Sonos Beam (Gen 2) at 86. That puts Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony HT-A5000 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick Sonos Beam (Gen 2) if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Sony HT-A5000 85
vs 86 Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Score breakdown
Sony HT-A5000
85 sound 85
features 83
design 84
ease 86
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
86 sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony HT-A5000 | Sonos Beam (Gen 2) |
|---|
Sony HT-A5000
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
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
FAQ: Sony HT-A5000 vs Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Which is better, Sony HT-A5000 or Sonos Beam (Gen 2)? +
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony HT-A5000 worth the price? +
At $999, Sony HT-A5000 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in ease.
Is Sonos Beam (Gen 2) worth the price? +
At $499, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.
Does Sony HT-A5000 or Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 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.