Sonos Beam Gen 2 drops to $359 during October Prime Day

Sonos has reduced the price of the Beam Gen 2 soundbar to $359 at Amazon and Best Buy during October Prime Day, representing a $140 discount from the product's standard price of $499. This current offer is also $10 lower than the price listed during the previous Prime Day event.

The Beam Gen 2 retains its native connectivity to other Sonos products, a feature that serves as a primary draw for customers already invested in the ecosystem. For those upgrading from standard television speakers, the device provides a significant audio improvement without reaching the power or Dolby Atmos immersion capabilities of the more expensive Sonos Arc. The soundbar delivers room-filling surround sound at a lower cost point while maintaining integration with the broader Sonos system for added convenience.

A key technical addition in the latest version of the Beam is support for Dolby Atmos. However, the device lacks upward-firing drivers, which are present in higher-tier models to fully complete the spatial audio experience. Instead, the Beam virtualizes the Atmos effect, offering a preview of how the technology sounds in pricier systems. In contrast, the Sonos Beam Ultra, priced at $699, includes these physical drivers for a more comprehensive implementation.

The soundbar also supports eARC, which enables shared power and volume controls with compatible televisions. This functionality allows users to manage both devices with a single remote rather than juggling multiple controllers. The current pricing of $359 is available at Sonos, Amazon, and Best Buy, with Amazon and Best Buy listing the price at $359.99 and Sonos at $359.