Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sonos - Beam (Gen 2) | Sony - Bravia Theater Quad |
|---|---|---|
| Total power | 504 W |
Between the Beam (Gen 2) and Bravia Theater Quad, the Beam (Gen 2) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Bravia Theater Quad wins on total power. Overall, the Beam (Gen 2) scores 85.9 and the Bravia Theater Quad scores 76.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Beam (Gen 2) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The Beam (Gen 2) does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Bravia Theater Quad if you care most about total power. Its strongest claims are total power. The single most decisive one: Total power: 504 W vs W.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, earc, subwoofer included, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Beam (Gen 2) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Sonos - Beam (Gen 2) or Sony - Bravia Theater Quad?
Sonos - Beam (Gen 2) leads the current Mars Score by 9.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare total power against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Sonos - Beam (Gen 2) if…
Sonos - Beam (Gen 2) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Sony - Bravia Theater Quad if…
Sony - Bravia Theater Quad has the measurable edge on total w.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Sonos - Beam (Gen 2) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Sony - Bravia Theater Quad wins
- ▲Total power: 504 W vs W.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Sonos - Beam (Gen 2) | Sony - Bravia Theater Quad |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.0 | 4.0.4 |
| Total power | 504 Wlead | |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sonos - Beam (Gen 2) | Sony - Bravia Theater Quad |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| eARCⓘ | true | true |
| Subwoofer included | false | false |