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Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
4.5 feature score
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Sonos Beam (Gen 1)
4.0 feature score
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Sonos Arc Soundbar
3 supporting reviews
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4.3 overall score
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Voice recognition is strong in the limited evidence available, with far-field microphones hearing commands from across the room.
Pros: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Far-field microphones are often described as capable of picking up commands in a typical living room, though individual setup experiences vary.
Pros: Inter-speaker connectivity, Loudness / maximum volume
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Video passthrough support
Voice pickup is usually competent, but not flawless, with some reviewers noting the wake word needed clearer pronunciation than expected.
Pros: Weight convenience, Setup simplicity
Cons: Gaming HDMI passthrough, HDMI 2.1 gaming
One hands-on test shows a voice assistant weather request being recognized and answered.
Pros: App reliability, Water resistance rating
Cons: Wired input, Backwards compatibility
Voice recognition is generally strong thanks to far-field microphones, but one review notes Alexa did not hear every command.
Pros: Weight convenience, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Dolby Atmos height effects
Far-field mics usually pick up commands well, but some reviewers had to phrase requests carefully or name the speaker explicitly.
Pros: Dynamic headroom, Battery life (if portable)
Cons: Speakerphone quality, Chromecast compatibility
No built-in voice-assistant system means there is no voice-recognition feature to speak of.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Cohesive presentation
Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, AirPlay compatibility