Sonos Beam (Gen 2) Vs. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus Review In Detail

Width

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 1,050mm

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 651mm

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) has a width of 651mm. A soundbar's width represents the horizontal dimension of a soundbar, soundbars are sometimes designed to fit the width of television sets or get close.

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus, at 1,050mm is smaller in width than the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) with a difference mm

Height

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 121mm

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 69mm

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) measures to a height of 69mm. Height represents the vertical dimension of a soundbar, soundbars are usually designed to be as slim as it can be to aesthetically complement a space.

The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus, at 121mm is longer in height than the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) by 52mm

Weight

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 6,300g

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 2,880g

The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) weighs 2,880g. We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to shift around the space. Lighter home appliances are advantageous, as it makes their movement easier, and for many other types of products.

The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus, at 6,300g is heavier than the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) with a difference g. Commonly a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you want to change the position of the soundbar after some time, then you should opt to purchase a lighter soundbar.

Volume

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 9,528.75cm³

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 4,491.9cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the soundbar or, to keep it simple, the space the product fills. Sonos Beam (Gen 2) takes up 4,491.9cm³, it is important to know the space that a soundbar occupies just so as to ensure that it will fit with ease into the space available next to your other gadgets.

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus's volume is 9,528.75cm³ meaning it requires more space than the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) by cm³

Thickness

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 75mm

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 100mm

The thickness of Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is 100mm, to know the thickness of the soundbar you divide its volume by the surface area(length by width)

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a thickness of 75mm, meaning that it is less thicker than the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) with a difference of -25mm

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Size Of Speakers

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 7 x 2 and 2 x 4inches

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✗

Displayed as the number of speakers x size(inches), Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has 7 x 2 and 2 x 4 measured in inches. The sound quality of any given speaker generally depends upon its size which is in turn determined by the driver unit.

Number Of Channels Of Sound Output

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 7.1.4only

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 5only

When it comes to surround sound channels, you’re going to run across numbers in such formats as X.X two-digit, or X.X.X three-digit the first number denotes the total of main speakers, the second number denotes the total of subwoofers, and the third number if available denotes the total of “height” speakers.

NOTE: "Height" speakers are usually placed on the ceiling of the room containing the soundbar, but they may also just be upward-firing speakers within the soundbar.

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) having a sound output value of 5 implies that it has 5 main speakers

And the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus having 7.1.4 indicates that it has 7 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 "height" speaker

Audio Output Power

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 400W

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✗

The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an audio output power of 400W, basing on the total of speakers and their power in watts. It is the power the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus speakers can "comfortably" be loaded.

To better understand how loud any speaker can get, there are other features to factor in such as sensitivity, sound pressure, etc.

Has Aac

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✗

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus supports AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well

Lowest Frequency

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 38Hz

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✗

Low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus's lowest frequency is at 38Hz.

Highest Frequency

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 20,000Hz

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✗

High-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device reproduces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz.

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Has An Aux Input

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✗

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an auxiliary input, this enables you play from external audio devices by channeling them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack.

Has An Hdmi Output

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✓

The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) has an HDMI output port, devices with an HDMI port channel HD audio.

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus too has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface port by which it outputs "feed" audio into the HDMI inputs of other digital devices, that can receive and process these signals.

Hdmi Ports

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 3only

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 1only

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) has 1 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports imply that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.

The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has 3 HDMI ports, meaning Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has 2 more ports than the Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Has Bluetooth

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✗

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus supports Bluetooth, a cable free technology which enables you to seamlessly transfer data between different compatible devices.

Bluetooth Version

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus v5

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✗

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5

Supports Wi-Fi

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✓

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers, and mobile devices .i.e smartphones and wearables to connect and interact with other devices on the internet, the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) can connect to Wi-Fi.

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus too can connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Hdmi Version

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus v2.1

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✗

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an HDMI version of 2.1, newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.

Rj45 Ports

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 1only

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 1only

RJ-45 ports are used for Local Area Network (LAN) connections. With more ports, you can achieve increased bandwidth across a LAN, or connect to multiple networks. Sonos Beam (Gen 2) has only 1 ports

Having more ports has the added benefit of not losing connection to the network if one fails, Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has 1 ports.

Has A Microphone Input

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✗

A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.

Has S/Pdif Out Port

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✓

S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity.

The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus and the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) have S/PDIF out ports

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Hdmi Arc / Earc

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✓

Before you needed to connect an optical cable from your TV to the optical input of an audio device on top of the already connected HDMI cable If you don't want to use your TV's speakers and would rather have everything play through a soundbar, now with ARC you can easily connect all these at a go from a compatible HDMI socket on your TV to an HDMI ARC socket on your soundbar.

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) carries audio over HDMI. ARC is only capable of carrying compressed 5.1 audio, but eARC has higher bandwidth and can carry uncompressed 7.1 audio, as well as formats such as DTS:X and full bitrate Dolby Atmos. It is available on the Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has the HDMI ARC/EARC

Compatible With Google Assistant

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✗

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Google Assistant-compatible devices.

Compatible With Alexa

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is compatible with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Alexa-compatible devices.

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is compatible with Alexa

Has Spotify Connect

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✗

Spotify Connect allows you to control the music playing on the soundbar from the Spotify app on another device when the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has Spotify connect

Has Dolby Atmos

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✓

Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. Sonos Beam (Gen 2) has Dolby Atmos, which allows them to have immersive, 360-degree sound.

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has it too, Atmos theoretically means you'll be able to hear, say birds chipping from above or a plane moving from over your head into the distance like it would be in a natural environment.

Has Dts:x

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✗

DTS:X is an object-based surround sound technology that allows filmmakers to place and move individual sounds around your listening space, giving you a theater-like audio experience.

More like Dolby Atmos as it aims to create a multi-dimensional sound that "places you at the center of the action", it differs from Dolby Atmos by the required speaker configuration. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has DTS:X

Has Chromecast Built-In

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✗

Chromecast built-in is a technology that allows you to stream entertainment and apps from your phone, tablet, or laptop, straight to the Chromecast-enabled device.

Has Airplay

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✓

AirPlay allows wireless connection of Apple devices with external screens or speakers. You may stream computer screens, videos, and music from iOS devices, play games like on consoles, or present your slideshows easily on your device.

Both the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus and the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) have airplay.

Supports Dolby Digital Plus

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✓

If a device supports Dolby Digital Plus it can deliver up to fourteen (14) different audio channels (sides) with improved bitrates, for much better sound quality. Sonos Beam (Gen 2) supports Dolby digital plus

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus supports Dolby digital plus as well.

Supports Dolby Digital

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✗

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.

Has A Dedicated Smartphone App

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✓

There is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the Sonos Beam (Gen 2).

The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a dedicated smartphone app.

Warranty Period

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 2years

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ✗

The period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a warranty period of 2 years

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Category	Features	Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus	Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
DESIGN	width	1,050mm	651mm
	height	121mm	69mm
	weight	6,300g	2,880g
	volume	9,528.75cm³	4,491.9cm³
	thickness	75mm	100mm
AUDIO	size of speakers	7 x 2 and 2 x 4inches	✗
	number of channels of sound output	7.1.4only	5only
	audio output power	400W	✗
	has aac	✓	✗
	lowest frequency	38Hz	✗
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	✗
CONNECTIVITY	has an aux input	✓	✗
	has an hdmi output	✓	✓
	hdmi ports	3only	1only
	has bluetooth	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5	✗
	supports wi-fi	✓	✓
	hdmi version	v2.1	✗
	rj45 ports	1only	1only
	has a microphone input	✓	✗
	has s/pdif out port	✓	✓
EXTRAS	hdmi arc / earc	✓	✓
	compatible with google assistant	✗	✓
	compatible with alexa	✓	✓
	has spotify connect	✓	✗
	has dolby atmos	✓	✓
	has dts:x	✓	✗
	has chromecast built-in	✓	✗
	has airplay	✓	✓
	supports dolby digital plus	✓	✓
	supports dolby digital	✗	✓
	has a dedicated smartphone app	✓	✓
	warranty period	2years	✗
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Sonos Beam (Gen 2) Vs. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus Review In Detail

Design

Width

Height

Weight

Volume

Thickness

Audio

Size Of Speakers

Number Of Channels Of Sound Output

Audio Output Power

Has Aac

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Connectivity

Has An Aux Input

Has An Hdmi Output

Hdmi Ports

Has Bluetooth

Bluetooth Version

Supports Wi-Fi

Hdmi Version

Rj45 Ports

Has A Microphone Input

Has S/Pdif Out Port

Extras

Hdmi Arc / Earc

Compatible With Google Assistant

Compatible With Alexa

Has Spotify Connect

Has Dolby Atmos

Has Dts:x

Has Chromecast Built-In

Has Airplay

Supports Dolby Digital Plus

Supports Dolby Digital

Has A Dedicated Smartphone App

Warranty Period