Reviewers Liked

  • Impressive sound for its size
  • 3D audio with support for Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-res audio compatibility
  • Simple setup
  • Sonos system compatibility
  • HDMI eARC support
  • Sleeker design than first Beam
  • Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant support
  • AirPlay 2

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • More expensive than Beam (Gen 1)
  • No upfiring tweeters
  • Same acoustic architecture as prior model
  • Not as good when at lower volumes
  • No HDMI inputs