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 | |
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| 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. Beam Ultra is now on demo in our Fleet showroom, so you can hear it for yourself before deciding.
Jennings Sound & Vision, Fleet
See the Sonos Beam Ultra in our Fleet showroom
The Beam Ultra soundbar is on demo in our Fleet showroom, so you can hear the difference true Dolby Atmos makes before you decide. Walk-ins are welcome, or call 01252 811800 to book a time.
Visit our showroom →
Vs Beam (Gen 2)
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)
Vs Arc Ultra
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.
Looks like Beam. Sounds entirely new.
Movies sound wider. Dialogue sounds clearer. Bass hits harder. And the sound comes from every direction. It all fits into a design nearly the same size as Beam.
Sound where you don't even have speakers
7.1.2 Dolby Atmos surround sound with upward-firing drivers. Car chases move across the room. Rain falls from overhead. Whispers land beside you.1
Soundbar today. Whole system whenever.
Add a sub for deeper bass. Add a pair of surrounds for fuller immersion. Put Sonos in every room to fill your home with music. It all works together.2
Sound that reads the room.
Dialogue as clear as you want
AI Speech Enhancement makes dialogue clearer when the action gets loud or the room gets noisy. Adjust the level in the Sonos app.
Tuned to your room
Trueplay™ analyzes the acoustics of your room and tunes Beam Ultra accordingly. Open floor plan or cozy space – it sounds just right.
Hear more at low volumes
Watch without waking the house. Night Sound reduces the intensity of loud sounds and enhances quieter details.
Connects in minutes
Connect Beam Ultra to your TV, and the Sonos app guides you through setup. Your existing remote works automatically.
Surrounds that get around
Use a pair of Sonos Plays or Move 2s as rear surrounds. When you're done watching, they're portable speakers for the rest of the house.3
Surround sound for you. Silence for them.
Send TV audio to your Sonos headphones – Dolby Atmos and all. You get to watch at full volume, and no one else has to hear a thing.4
Won't steal the show
Slim enough to sit under your TV and designed to disappear. Place it on furniture or mount it with the Beam Ultra Wall Mount.
Shop the wall mount →
Professional Installation Available
Let our expert installation team take care of everything. We'll set up your new Beam Ultra, wall-mount it if required, connect it to your TV and existing Sonos system, and make sure everything is working perfectly before we leave. Available throughout Fleet, Farnborough, Aldershot, Farnham, Camberley, and the surrounding area.
Find out more →Control with a click, tap, or your voice
Tap to play, pause, and skip. Slide to adjust the volume.
Works with the TV remote you already have.
Find all your music and settings in one place.
Play music and control your system without lifting a finger.5
Control Sonos directly from Spotify, TIDAL, and more.
Stream from your Apple device. Ask Siri to play Apple Music.6
Made with more than sound in mind
Recycled materials. Plastic-free packaging. Every single detail is considered, not just the ones you hear.
Which Sonos soundbar is right for you?
Arc Ultra
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Beam Ultra
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Beam (Gen 2)
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| Drivers | 14, including Sound Motion™ | 9 | 5 |
| For TVs | 55" and larger | Up to 65" | Up to 65" |
| Speech Enhancement | Powered by AI | Powered by AI | Standard |
| Dolby Atmos1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Trueplay™ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 & WiFi | Bluetooth 5.3 & WiFi | WiFi (Bluetooth for setup only) |
| HDMI | eARC | eARC | eARC & Optical Adapter |
| Works with TV remote | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice enabled5 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Night Sound | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Dolby Atmos experience requires Dolby Atmos-encoded content and a compatible HDMI eARC connection. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
- Additional Sonos speakers sold separately. Compatible Sonos products and internet connection required.
- Visit faq.sonos.com/portable-surrounds for more information.
- Visit support.sonos.com/article/listen-to-your-tv-with-sonos-headphones-tv-audio-swap for more information.
- Availability of voice assistants varies by language and region.
- Apple, AirPlay, and the AirPlay logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.
The Sonos Beam Ultra is a compact 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar with AI Speech Enhancement, bringing immersive, room-filling sound and crystal-clear dialogue to TVs of all sizes. Sitting between Beam (Gen 2) and Arc Ultra in the Sonos range, it connects via HDMI eARC and can be expanded with a Sonos Sub and surround speakers for a full home cinema system. Available to buy online or hear on demo in our Fleet showroom.
What's in the Box
Everything you need to get Beam Ultra connected and playing in minutes — no additional cables required for a standard HDMI eARC setup.
| Sonos Beam Ultra |
| Power Cable, 2m |
| HDMI Cable, 1.5m |
| Quickstart Guide and legal/warranty information |
Technical Specifications
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 750 × 65 × 105mm |
| Weight | 2.88kg |
| Colours | Black, White |
| Finish | Matte |
| Drivers | 9 (5 tweeters, 4 woofers), 9 Class-D amplifiers |
| Surround Format | True Dolby Atmos, 7.1.2 |
| AI Speech Enhancement | 4 levels: Low, Medium, High, Max |
| WiFi | WiFi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3, for audio streaming and initial setup |
| HDMI | HDMI eARC/ARC (cable included) |
| USB-C | Analogue line-in with optional Sonos Combo Cable (sold separately) |
| Apple AirPlay 2 | Works with AirPlay 2 on compatible Apple devices |
| Voice Control | Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa |
| Requirements | WiFi with internet connection, power source, nearby electrical outlet, and the latest generation Sonos app on a compatible device |
| Warranty | 2 Year Warranty |
Professional Installation Available
Let our expert installation team take care of everything. We'll set up your new Beam Ultra, wall-mount it if required, connect it to your TV and existing Sonos system, and make sure everything is working perfectly before we leave. Available throughout Fleet, Farnborough, Aldershot, Farnham, Camberley, and the surrounding area. Find out more about our installation service.