Sonos Beam Ultra Review
A compact but genuinely immersive mid-range Sonos bar, with real height drivers and unusually convincing bass for its size.
At a Glance
Beam Ultra keeps the compact Beam footprint while adding up-firing drivers, stronger bass and newer speech-processing features for a more cinematic presentation.
Sonos Beam Ultra Specifications
The Sonos Beam Ultra is a compact Dolby Atmos soundbar with HDMI eARC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, Trueplay room tuning and Sonos Voice Control.
Audio Formats
| Supported Formats | Dolby Atmos |
Included Components
- Beam Ultra soundbar
Sound Features
- Trueplay room tuning
- Speech Enhancement
- Night Sound
- Touch controls
Connectivity
| HDMI Inputs | None |
| HDMI eARC/ARC | HDMI eARC TV connection |
Wireless & Streaming
| Wi-Fi | Supported |
| Bluetooth | Supported |
| AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Multiroom | Sonos multiroom system |
Video Pass-through
| Max Pass-through | None; no HDMI video input |
Controls & Smart Features
| Voice Assistants | Sonos Voice Control |
| App | Sonos app |
| Remote | Works with TV remote |
In the Box
- 6 ft (2 m) power cable
- 4.9 ft (1.5 m) HDMI cable
- Set-up guide and legal/warranty information
Warranty & Support
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty in the United States |
| Support | Sonos app, online support and customer support channels |
Summary
It is designed as a compact single-bar TV solution with wireless multiroom expansion rather than HDMI source switching. The package includes the bar, power cable, HDMI cable and setup documentation.
Should You Buy the Sonos Beam Ultra?
The Sonos Beam Ultra ranks #5 of 10 in our Best Soundbars ranking, with a CORE score of 88/100. It is strongest on setup & everyday use and reliability & support, where it ranks 1st of 10 on both.
Buy it if
- You have medium-size rooms and want polished Atmos and clear speech from a compact bar.
- You want strong setup & everyday use: it ranks 1st of 10 on this measure.
- You want strong reliability & support: it ranks 1st of 10 on this measure.
Skip it if
- Room-filling dynamics is your top priority. The Samsung HW-Q990F scores 95 there, against 87 for the Sonos Beam Ultra.
How the Sonos Beam Ultra Scored
CORE scores every model in this category on the factors below, listed from most to least important for soundbars. The rank shows where the Sonos Beam Ultra places among the 10 models in our Best Soundbars ranking.
Technical Assessment
Performance
Early independent testing consistently supports refined dialogue, useful bass and a meaningful Atmos improvement from real height drivers. Connectivity remains streamlined around eARC rather than HDMI switching.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Clear dialogue and refined compact sound
- Real up-firing drivers improve Atmos height
- Impressive bass for its small enclosure
- Excellent Trueplay and Sonos ecosystem integration
Cons
- No HDMI passthrough input
- No DTS:X support
- New launch has little mature owner evidence yet
What Reviewers and Owners Say
- Hands-on use supports strong movie sound, impressive bass for the compact size and useful features across multiple rooms.
- Comparative testing supports clear dialogue, impactful bass and notably improved spatial positioning from real up-firing drivers.
Sonos Beam Ultra Alternatives
Samsung HW-Q990F
Choose it for stronger connectivity & AV sync: it scores 94 there, against 80 for the Sonos Beam Ultra.
Sonos Arc Ultra
Choose it for stronger sound & dialogue: it scores 96 there, against 92 for the Sonos Beam Ultra.
Samsung HW-QS90H
Choose it for stronger connectivity & AV sync: it scores 90 there, against 80 for the Sonos Beam Ultra.
How We Evaluate
Last updated October 4, 2026.