Best Soundbars · Sonos · Updated June 2026
Sonos Beam (Gen 2): specs and price (2026)
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) has a US price of $499 (US MSRP at launch (September 2021) per Sonos.com ($499). Sonos.com showed $369 sale price (from $499) as of June 2026.). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $499 US MSRP at launch (September 2021) per Sonos.com ($499). Sonos.com showed $369 sale price (from $499) as of June 2026. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sonos |
| Released | 2021-09 |
| channels | 3.0.2 |
| total watts | — |
| dolby atmos | Yes |
| dts x | No |
| wireless sub | No |
| rear speakers | No |
| hdmi earc | Yes |
| voice assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| release | 2021-09 |
Source: sonos.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by digitaltrends.com. Dolby Atmos (virtual height processing via phantom channels), HDMI eARC, Alexa + Google Assistant confirmed from both Sonos.com and Digital Trends review. $499 MSRP confirmed from Sonos.com (current sale $369). Channels 3.0.2 reflects 5 drivers with two firing upward for virtual Atmos; no true dedicated height channels. Total watts not disclosed. DTS:X not supported. Sub and rear speakers optional add-ons sold separately.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) cost?
The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) has a US price of $499 (US MSRP at launch (September 2021) per Sonos.com ($499). Sonos.com showed $369 sale price (from $499) as of June 2026.), as of 2026-06-15.
When was the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) released?
The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) was released 2021-09.
What are the Sonos Beam (Gen 2)'s key specs?
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) (Sonos): channels 3.0.2, dolby atmos Yes, dts x No, wireless sub No, rear speakers No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
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