Sonos Ray

Compact for versatile placement Impressive sound for its size Expandable to a full 5.1 system Easy setup and control

Pricey for a small soundbar Lacks a bit of midrange detail

“Sonos sets the stage for a much more affordable home theater system with the Ray.”

Clean, clear audio with strong dialogue reproduction ; Generates large sound field for its size ; Works with other Sonos speakers in both home theater and multi-room setups

Limited bass response ; Stereo-only imaging ; Limited to optical audio wired connections ; No voice assistant features

The Ray is the smallest, most affordable soundbar that works with any Sonos multi-room system, but it's a bit too pricey for its bass-light performance and relative lack of features.

Affordable entry into Sonos home theater ; Very easy setup ; Undoubtedly sounds better than your TV's speakers ; All the advantages of the Sonos ecosystem

No Dolby Atmos ; No microphone for smart speaker use ; Best in sub-300 square foot rooms

Room correction feature with iOS devices. Dialogue enhancement mode. Clear and accurate vocal reproduction.

No Dolby Atmos support. No graphic EQ. No Bluetooth support. Lacks low-bass. No HDMI.

The Sonos Ray is acceptable for mixed usage. It's a simple bar that shines for vocal clarity, making it a solid choice if you want an upgrade over your TV speakers that won't break the bank. As a standalone bar, it fails to provide the rumble in the...

Dynamic, musical sound with solid low-frequency performance ; Compact design ; AirPlay 2 support ; Can be supplemented by–or grouped with–other Sonos speakers

No HDMI ports ; No Atmos or DTS:X support ; No built-in mic for voice assistants

The Sonos Ray sounds terrific given its price, but the lack of HDMI holds this budget-minded soundbar back.

Compact design ; Affordable price ; Crisp, clear sound

No HDMI input ; Trueplay is iOS-only ; Only suited to smaller rooms

The Ray is a great buy for a few reasons. If you need a soundbar for a smaller room or have to squeeze it into a tighter space, the compact size makes it a great option. Even for medium-sized rooms, it packs more power than you’d expect for the price,...

Sonos always seems to be one step ahead of the competition, coming out with new products before people even realize they need them. That playbook hasn't changed with Sonos Ray, a new budget-friendly soundbar small enough to fit on a shelf or under...

Compact design ; Great audio quality ; Clear dialogue ; Ethernet port for connectivity ; AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support ; Expand system with other Sonos devices

Optical is only connection option ; Optional subwoofer is prohibitively expensive

Excellent sound quality ; Rich networking features ; Small and stylish design

No HDMI or Bluetooth ; No included remote ; Not compatible with all TV remotes

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