Sonos Beam Ultra 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos Soundbar
Sonos
The Sonos Beam Ultra is a compact Dolby Atmos soundbar that sits above the standard Beam (Gen 2) in the Sonos range — a genuinely new acoustic design with nine drivers including two dedicated upward-firing tweeters, AI Speech Enhancement, and true 7.1.2 surround sound, all in a footprint barely bigger than the original Beam.
It's the option for anyone who wants better sound than Beam (Gen 2) but doesn't need — or doesn't have room for — Arc Ultra, sitting neatly between the two on both size and price.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Surround format | True Dolby Atmos, 7.1.2 |
| AI Speech Enhancement | 4 levels: Low, Medium, High, Max |
| Drivers | 9 (5 tweeters, 4 woofers), 9 Class-D amplifiers |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 750 × 65 × 105mm |
| Weight | 2.88kg |
| Colours | Black, White (matte finish) |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI eARC, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Voice control | Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa |
| Warranty | 2 Year Warranty |
Why we rate the Beam Ultra
We've sold Sonos soundbars in Fleet for years, and the gap between Beam (Gen 2) and Arc Ultra has always been tricky to advise on — Beam Gen 2 simulates height channels, while Arc Ultra's true Dolby Atmos needs a size and price a lot of living rooms don't have. Beam Ultra closes that gap: real upward-firing drivers in a soundbar still small enough to disappear under most TVs up to 65".
Arc Ultra suits a larger room or a TV 55" and above; Beam Ultra fits most standard living rooms, and at £300 less it's the easier recommendation for anyone not chasing the biggest soundstage Sonos makes. It's arriving in our Fleet showroom this autumn, where you'll be able to hear all three side by side before deciding.
Jennings Sound & Vision, Fleet
Beam Ultra vs Beam (Gen 2)
- → Beam Ultra features true Dolby Atmos with dedicated upward-firing tweeters; Beam (Gen 2) simulates height channels using psychoacoustic processing
- → Beam Ultra has 9 drivers (5 tweeters, 4 woofers) compared to 5 drivers in Beam (Gen 2)
- → Beam Ultra offers 4 levels of AI Speech Enhancement; Beam (Gen 2) has a single speech enhancement mode
- → Beam Ultra adds Simulated Overhead Sound, not available on Beam (Gen 2)
- → Beam Ultra uses WiFi 6; Beam (Gen 2) uses WiFi 4
- → Beam Ultra supports Bluetooth 5.3 for audio streaming as well as setup; Beam (Gen 2) uses Bluetooth for initial setup only, not for playback
- → Beam Ultra has a USB-C port that, with the optional Sonos Combo Cable, provides an analogue line-in connection for devices like a CD player or turntable — not available on Beam (Gen 2)
- → Beam Ultra RRP is £699 versus £449 RRP for Beam (Gen 2)
Beam Ultra vs Arc Ultra
- → Beam Ultra is a compact soundbar (750mm wide) suited to TVs up to around 65"; Arc Ultra (1178mm wide) suits TVs 55" and larger
- → Arc Ultra delivers 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos with 14 drivers; Beam Ultra delivers 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos with 9 drivers
- → Arc Ultra also features a dedicated bass driver and Sound Motion™ technology for richer, deeper bass response
- → Beam Ultra RRP is £699; Arc Ultra RRP is £999
Prices shown are RRP. See each product's page for current pricing, as offers may apply.
Not sure which is right for your room? Read our full Sonos soundbar comparison guide.
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