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Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
4.4 feature score
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Build quality was praised for the durable polycarbonate grille, premium feel, and improved ease of cleaning versus fabric.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Voice recognition accuracy
Cons: Bluetooth connectivity, Video passthrough support
Build quality was generally strong, with reviewers calling the Beam well made, robust, and high quality, while fabric durability concerns appeared in one review.
Pros: Dynamic headroom, On-device controls
Cons: Video passthrough support, Bluetooth connectivity
Build quality impressions were mixed: one reviewer praised the form-function blend, while another complained that the plastic body attracts dust.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Gaming HDMI passthrough, Video passthrough support