Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 vs Sonos Beam Gen 2: which of these mid-range soundbars delivers the goods?

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 soundbar.

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6

Connectivity: HDMI eARC, Optical, Bluetooth
Sound format support: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Bluetooth? Yes
Voice control? No
Dimensions (hwd): 6.4 x 95 x 11cm (soundbar) / 39 x 39 x 21cm (subwoofer)
Weight: 3.1kg (soundbar) / 7.7kg (subwoofer)

With its wireless subwoofer and upward-firing drivers, the Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 crams in much more than most mid-range soundbars – but the Beam beats it on the basics

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Connectivity: HDMI eARC
Sound format support: Dolby Atmos
Bluetooth? No
Voice control? Yes
Dimensions (hwd): 7 x 65 x 10cm
Weight: 2.8kg

The reigning champ of mid-range soundbars has seen off plenty of challengers over the past four years, and while it's less impressive than the Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 on paper, it's the superior model where it really counts