Sonos Beam (Gen 2) vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 5

The Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 5 and the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) are both compact soundbar systems, but they target slightly different buyers. The Sonos is a compact, premium all-in-one bar built around the Sonos ecosystem, with Wi-Fi streaming, Apple AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Trueplay room correction via iOS, and built-in Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It also creates a much wider stereo soundstage than the Sony, despite its small size. On the other hand, the Sony offers a dedicated subwoofer, so it offers more low-end punch for movies and TV. It also gets louder than the Sonos, making it a better fit for larger rooms. In general, the Sonos is the better pick if you're already invested in the Sonos ecosystem, while the Sony is best for those who're most interested in upgrading their TV speaker to a system with a stronger bass.