Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
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The built-in far-field microphones are a regular talking point, supporting voice features and audible command pickup without needing external hardware.
Pros: AirPlay compatibility, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Gaming HDMI passthrough
The built-in mic input is a useful bonus and, in the review that tested it directly, its raw input quality held up surprisingly well against a much more expensive external...
Pros: Distortion at high volume, Wired input availability
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Audio format support
The built-in microphone array is a well-covered feature, with several reviews noting far-field pickup and smart-assistant readiness.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Wi-Fi streaming reliability
Cons: Bluetooth range, Dolby Atmos height effects
The built-in microphone is a clear differentiator for calls and voice control, especially compared with some small rivals.
Pros: App reliability, Water resistance rating
Cons: Wired input, Backwards compatibility
The built-in microphone is repeatedly confirmed as a useful feature for calls, especially compared with some compact speakers that lack it.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Bluetooth range
Cons: Wired input, Power bank function
Built-in microphones support Alexa features and mute control, and reviewers generally found pickup adequate for normal voice use.
Pros: Weight convenience, Setup simplicity
Cons: Gaming HDMI passthrough, HDMI 2.1 gaming
The speaker includes microphones for calls, but the reviews do not go deep on call quality.
Pros: Dust resistance rating, Water resistance rating
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Omnidirectional sound
Microphone-related functionality is indirect. Reviews describe phone-based voice amplification or PA-style recording, while one says a speakerphone is missing.
Pros: Float capability, Bluetooth range
Cons: Wired input, Power bank function
Microphone evidence is contradictory. Some reviews say there is no microphone or no call support, while SoundGuys reports a built-in microphone with decent clarity, so the overall support is mixed.
Pros: Float capability, Water resistance rating
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Voice assistant responsiveness
The built-in microphone is gone, which many reviewers note removes a feature present on the original SoundLink Micro.
Pros: Dust resistance rating, Weight convenience
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Wired input
The microphone situation is weak for calls: reviews repeatedly say there is no built-in mic, though the app can use a phone for voice amplification.
Pros: Water resistance rating, Dust resistance rating
Cons: Wired input, Speakerphone quality