Our love of the original Sonos Beam has been far from a secret. It was a worthy winner in its What Hi-Fi? Awards category three years in a row, impressing with the quality of its sound, diminutive design and aggressive price tag.
Given its tried and tested prowess, it’s no wonder that the official announcement in 2021 of its successor and direct replacement, the Sonos Beam Gen 2, caused quite a stir. Despite its seemingly identical package, the Gen 2 stuffs an impressive collection of new tricks up its sleeve, most notably support for Dolby Atmos, as well as eARC connectivity and enhanced processing power.
