Best for Status indicators
Sonos Arc Soundbar
4.5 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
Best Sonos Speakers for Status indicators
Status indicators Decision Dashboard
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Sonos Beam (Gen 1)
4.5 feature score
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Sonos Roam 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
1 supporting review
Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.
Best overall product
Sonos Move 2 Portable Speaker
3.8 overall score
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Status indicators were praised for being subtle and not overly bright.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Gaming HDMI passthrough, Video passthrough support
Status indicator design received one positive note for keeping lights hidden and unobtrusive during viewing.
Pros: Dynamic headroom, On-device controls
Cons: Video passthrough support, Bluetooth connectivity
Status indicators were a minor usability weakness, with reviewers wanting larger lights and a clearer battery indicator.
Pros: Voice assistant responsiveness, Wi-Fi streaming reliability
Cons: Wired input, Float capability
One reviewer criticized the lack of a clear on/off notification or status feedback.
Pros: Latency with TV (lip sync), Wi-Fi streaming reliability
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google