Sonos Beam vs Sony HT-S40R review
In this article, we will talk about Sonos Beam vs Sony HT-S40R comparison. The Sonos Beam was rated 6, while the Sony HT-S40R has a rating 5.2.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Beam has 3.0 and HT-S40R has 5.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the Beam via wireless, but HT-S40R has wired connection type. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Sonos Beam for audio features and specs, but the Sony HT-S40R received 7 out of 10. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Beam. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sonos Beam versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Sony HT-S40R. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the HT-S40R. We rated the connectivity of the Beam at 6 out of 10, while the HT-S40R was rated 7/10. The manufacturer of the Beam provides a device control application. The Sonos Beam equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the Beam or HT-S40R. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Beam was rated 4/10, while the HT-S40R received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages Sonos Beam over Sony HT-S40R
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
Advantages Sony HT-S40R over Sonos Beam
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6Sonos Beam
- 5.2Sony HT-S40R
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