Best for Video passthrough support
Sonos Beam (Gen 1)
2.5 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
Best Sonos Speakers for Video passthrough support
Video passthrough support Decision Dashboard
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Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
2.3 feature score
Balances feature score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
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Sonos Arc Soundbar
3 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.
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Video passthrough support was weak, with one comparison noting disappointment that HDMI passthrough was still absent.
Pros: Dynamic headroom, On-device controls
Cons: Video passthrough support, Bluetooth connectivity
Video passthrough was a clear weakness because many reviewers criticized the absence of HDMI passthrough or spare HDMI inputs.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Voice recognition accuracy
Cons: Bluetooth connectivity, Video passthrough support
Video passthrough support was a consistent weakness because reviewers criticized the absence of HDMI input/passthrough.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Gaming HDMI passthrough, Video passthrough support