Sonos Ray

39 reviews

Apr, 2024

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price (13)
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usability (10)
sound (9)
size (7)

Negative
bass quality (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 reviews of Sonos Ray. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Home Theater Systems for all reviews. Views about the size and usability are overall positive. The design and sound are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the bass quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Home Theater Systems the Sonos Ray is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 100/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : David Ludlow (trustedreviews.com)

Sonos Ray Review

If you're struggling with your TV's sound, but don't want to spend a tidy sum, the Sonos Ray may be just the soundbar you need

Clean and powerful TV audio ; Surprising amount of bass ; Wide soundstage ; Optional surround sound

Remote setup can be fiddly ; Better at TV than music

Simpler, cheaper and smaller than the other soundbars in the Sonos range, the Sonos Ray is built with one main job in mind: making poor-quality TVs sound better. This is a more straightforward soundbar than its stablemates, with optical input only, and...

Feb, 2024

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sonos Ray review

An assertive, punchy and petite soundbar with sparkling vocal clarity

Aug, 2022

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Expert review by : Simon Lucas (t3.com)

Sonos Ray review: Is the smallest Sonos soundbar any good?

The smallest and cheapest Sonos soundbar will appeal to many, but does it best the competition?

Neat and compact ; Coherent, unified sound ; Sonos system compatibility

No HDMI input ; Plenty of competition ; Slightly small-scale presentation

There’s lots to recommend the Sonos Ray – not least its Sonos-ness and compatibility with the wider system – and in some ways it’s the ideal compact soundbar. However, there's no HDMI connection and it looks expensive next to its most obvious rivals,...

May, 2022

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Expert review by : Matt Bolton (techradar.com)

Sonos Ray review

The little soundbar that could

May, 2022

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Expert review by : Britta O'Boyle (pocket-lint.com)

Sonos Ray review: Budget brilliance

What do you compromise by opting for the entry-level Sonos soundbar, and is it still worth considering? Here's our review of the Sonos Ray.

Compact design is lovely ; Great sound quality for its size ; Excellent range of features ; Quick setup ; Ease of use

Not as good at lower volumes ; No HDMI ARC or eARC support

If you're looking for a soundbar for your living room, we'd recommend the Sonos Beam over the Sonos Ray if your budget allows for it. However, the Sonos Ray is an excellent choice for those looking to upgrade their sound in other rooms. For the price,...

May, 2022

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Expert review by : Dominic Preston (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sonos Ray review

The Sonos Ray is the company's cheapest soundbar yet, with a focus on superior sound - but limited connectivity and lack of voice controls hold it back.

Compact design ; Clear and crisp sound ; Relatively affordable

No HDMI Arc/eArc ; No voice controls ; Average bass

The Sonos Ray is an impressive affordable soundbar, with an attractive and compact design along with an audio profile that excels in clarity and scape. It's only held back by the lack of HDMI Arc – and with it Dolby Atmos – and microphones for voice...

May, 2022

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Expert review by : Jonathan Bray (expertreviews.co.uk)

Sonos Ray review: Small size, big sound

The smallest, cheapest Sonos soundbar might lack some features but it packs a punch where it matters most

Compact – will fit anywhere ; Sounds amazing ; TruePlay room tuning

Lacks voice control ; Remote not included ; No microphone

May, 2022

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Expert review by : Dan Grabham (stuff.tv)

Sonos Ray review: a quality compact bar

Sonos is back with the Ray: a long-rumoured entry-level soundbar without some fancy features but with all the brand's usual quality. Does it have what it takes?

Lovely Sonos design ; Budget by Sonos’ standards ; Straightforward to set up

Patchy Bluetooth remote support ; No HDMI support ; Maybe you want a Beam?

A quality compact soundbar… but if you don’t own other Sonos kit you might want to look elsewhere

May, 2022

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Expert review by : Simon Cohen (digitaltrends.com)

Sonos Ray soundbar review: The start of something awesome

The Sonos Ray might be smaller and cheaper than its soundbar siblings, but it packs a surprising punch and can become the basis of a great home theater system.

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.”

May, 2022

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com)