Sonos Beam vs Bose TV Speaker review
If you have already decided that you want to buy a new soundbar, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the Sonos Beam vs Bose TV Speaker comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The Sonos Beam was rated 6, while the Bose TV Speaker has a rating 5.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. By the number of channels, the devices do not differ. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the Beam via wireless, but TV Speaker has wired connection type. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Sonos Beam for audio features and specs, but the Bose TV Speaker received 5 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. 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the TV Speaker. We rated the connectivity of the Beam at 6 out of 10, while the TV Speaker 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 TV Speaker. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The same score of 4/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.
Advantages Sonos Beam over Bose TV Speaker
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
Advantages Bose TV Speaker over Sonos Beam
- 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)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6Sonos Beam
- 5Bose TV Speaker
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