Sonos Beam Gen 3 vs Bose Soundbar 700

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 21 by Billy G.

Sonos Beam Gen 3
Sonos Beam Gen 3
Bose Soundbar 700
Bose Soundbar 700
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Verdict: Sonos Beam Gen 3 outperforms the Bose Soundbar 700 in spatial audio and ecosystem integration per RTINGS and CNET reviews. The Bose excels in raw dialogue clarity but trails in modern formats. Sonos wins overall for most users seeking current features.

Winner: Sonos Beam Gen 3

Sonos Beam Gen 3: 8.5/10

Bose Soundbar 700: 6.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Sonos Beam Gen 3Bose Soundbar 700
Channels5.0—
Dolby AtmosYesNo
ConnectivityHDMI eARC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, EthernetHDMI ARC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Optical
Dimensions25.6 x 2.7 x 3.9 inches38.5 x 2.1 x 4.0 inches

Sonos Beam Gen 3

What works

  • Supports Dolby Atmos and spatial audio
  • Seamless multi-room Sonos ecosystem integration
  • Clear dialogue enhancement with voice control

What doesn't

  • No built-in subwoofer output without add-ons
  • Higher price than older Bose models

Bose Soundbar 700

What works

  • Excellent voice clarity for dialogue
  • Strong bass without external sub
  • Alexa and Google Assistant built-in

What doesn't

  • No Dolby Atmos support
  • Older model with limited future updates

Bottom line

Our pick: Sonos Beam Gen 3. It edges out the alternative on supports dolby atmos and spatial audio. That said, Bose Soundbar 700 still wins on excellent voice clarity for dialogue — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.

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