Sonos Beam (2nd gen) review: The Sonos Arc’s smaller sibling now does Dolby Atmos, too

The refreshed Sonos Beam adds support for immersive Dolby Atmos audio using the same driver array as the original. Is it worth the upgrade?

Last year’s Sonos Arc is a heck of a soundbar, but it’s also hella big, not to mention expensive (particularly following a recent Sonos price hike). For those with less room and a tighter budget, the just-refreshed and more affordable Sonos Beam might make for a better fit. With a five-driver array and a trio of passive radiators, the Beam delivers relatively big, wide, and deep sound from a small, all-in-one package, and you can always upgrade it with additional Sonos speakers.

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