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Sonos
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Best overall (compact)The best compact all-rounder: crisp dialogue, virtual Atmos, and the full Sonos ecosystem in a small bar.
Dialogue clarity and real low-end for movies and shows, in one tidy bar.
| # | Pick | Best for | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sonos Sonos Beam (Gen 2) | Best overall (compact) | $$$ | Amazon → |
| 02 | Samsung Samsung HW-Q800 series | Best for movies | $$$ | Amazon → |
| 03 | Bose Bose Smart Soundbar | Best compact Atmos bar | $$$ | Amazon → |
| 04 | Sony Sony HT-S2000 | Best all-in-one bar | $$ | Amazon → |
| 05 | Polk Audio Polk Signa S4 | Best Atmos bar with a sub included | $$ | Amazon → |
| 06 | Vizio Vizio M-Series | Best budget Atmos | $$ | Amazon → |
The best compact all-rounder: crisp dialogue, virtual Atmos, and the full Sonos ecosystem in a small bar.
Real Atmos with a wireless subwoofer included - big, cinematic sound that fills a living room.
Dolby Atmos in a single compact bar, with a dialogue mode that makes quiet TV talk easy to follow.
A standalone bar with surprisingly convincing virtual surround and strong built-in bass - no sub required to start.
A 3.1.2 Atmos bar with a wireless subwoofer in the box, which is the whole story: height channels and real bass without buying twice.
The value Atmos pick: a wireless sub and real height channels for a price the big brands can't touch.
Rankings reflect our editorial scoring of sound, build, value and features - see how we pick.