Best for Audio format support
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
4.2 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
Best Sonos Speakers for Audio format support
Audio format support Decision Dashboard
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Sonos Era 300 Speaker
3.5 feature score
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Sonos Arc Soundbar
5 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.
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Sonos Beam (Gen 1)
4.0 overall score
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Audio format support was treated as a meaningful upgrade, especially for Atmos, eARC-era formats, and expanded surround decoding.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Voice recognition accuracy
Cons: Bluetooth connectivity, Video passthrough support
Audio format support was both a strength and limitation: Dolby Atmos impressed, but Tidal, Spotify, and service/app restrictions drew criticism.
Pros: Control button responsiveness, Smart features
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google
Audio format support was mixed: Dolby Atmos support impressed reviewers, but DTS:X, hi-res, and TV passthrough limitations were repeated caveats.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Gaming HDMI passthrough, Video passthrough support
Audio format support was a recurring limitation because reviews criticized missing DTS or Atmos support, despite one included review praising Atmos content.
Pros: Dynamic headroom, On-device controls
Cons: Video passthrough support, Bluetooth connectivity