Sonos Beam vs LG S65Q review

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In this article, we will talk about Sonos Beam vs LG S65Q comparison. The Sonos Beam was rated 6, while the LG S65Q has a rating 5. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, microphone, play/pause for the Beam and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up for the S65Q.

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 S65Q has 3.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Sonos Beam for audio features and specs, but the LG S65Q 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 1/1 HDMIs in the LG S65Q. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the S65Q. We rated the connectivity of the Beam at 6 out of 10, while the S65Q 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 S65Q. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Beam was rated 4/10, while the S65Q received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Sonos Beam over LG S65Q

Advantages LG S65Q over Sonos Beam