Sonos Beam vs HomePod: Which should you buy?
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We're a virtual company made up of tech experts from across the globe. We live and breathe high quality audio, and have gone through a ton of different speaker options out on the market to find the best ones for you. Sonos Beam Small but mighty $399 at Amazon Pros Compact size makes it perfect for small- to medium-sized rooms. Automatically pairs with your TV and remote through HDMI-ARC connection. Speech Enhancement feature Uses Amazon Alexa and Siri (through AirPlay 2) for voice commands. Cons Expensive Siri voice commands limited to audio and playback controls The Sonos Beam is a great option for those who want to upgrade their home entertainment system in small- to medium-sized rooms. It packs powerful woofers and tweeters in the compact bar. The only caveat is the fact that you must have a TV with HDMI-ARC to connect it to (or use the optical audio adapter but lose Alexa capability), and Siri controls are limited. Apple HomePod High fidelity $349 at Apple Pros Wor...