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Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

The Sonos Beam Gen 2 takes everything we loved about the first Sonos Beam—compact size, versatility, and great sound—and adds Dolby Atmos compatibility.

$474.99 from Walmart

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Excellent sound and features

  • Respectable virtual Dolby Atmos

  • Elegant design

Cons

  • So-so overhead audio

  • No spare HDMI input

  • Still no Trueplay for Android

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