Amazon has dropped the Sonos Beam Gen 2 to £329 in the UK, with both black and white models on offer. The post‑holiday price cut makes one of the most capable and affordable Atmos‑enabled soundbars even more appealing, and is notably lower than the price Amazon offered during Black Friday 2025. The Beam Gen 2 remains a compact, versatile option that can function as a Sonos Wi‑Fi speaker for wireless playback and as a smart speaker with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, giving it strong appeal for readers looking to upgrade their TV audio without breaking the bank.
Beyond Atmos, the Gen 2 introduces a subtle aesthetic refresh by switching from fabric to a plastic grille, a change that makes the unit look cleaner and easier to wipe down. The form factor remains small, and the single HDMI eARC port, Ethernet, power, and a pairing button keep the setup simple. The Atmos experience is achieved through psychoacoustics rather than upward‑firing drivers—a core design note that, in supported content, yields a convincing sense of space and depth. The Beam Gen 2 also delivers surprisingly robust bass for a compact bar and maintains strong performance across movies, TV, and music, making it a practical all‑in‑one upgrade for small to medium rooms.
Setup is straightforward via the Sonos app; TruePlay on iOS helps tailor the sound to the room by using the iPhone’s microphone to optimise the profile. In addition to AirPlay 2, the Beam Gen 2 supports both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for hands‑free search and control. The device integrates seamlessly with Sonos’ wider ecosystem, allowing additions such as a Sub Mini for extra bass or Era 100s as rear channels to build a fuller surround system over time. The payoff, according to hands‑on reporting, is a flexible, scalable solution that remains a strong value at the price.
In real‑world use, the Beam Gen 2 pairs well with compact setups, such as a small alcove housing a TV and a 42‑inch OLED, delivering a soundstage that feels more expansive than its footprint would suggest. For readers weighing an upgrade, the combination of Atmos support, HDMI eARC, AirPlay 2, and broad voice assistant compatibility, all wrapped in a modular Sonos system, makes the Beam Gen 2 a compelling option in 2026’s budget‑friendly audio segment. The current £329 price from Amazon positions it as a strong early‑year deal for shoppers targeting better TV sound without committing to larger, more expensive setups.
