Soundbars / Compare

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini vs Sonos Ray

A

Product A: Sennheiser

AMBEO Soundbar Mini

68 of 98 known

Change Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini

Compare the Sonos Ray with

Search soundbars

B

Product B: Sonos

Ray

55 of 98 known

Change Sonos Ray

Compare the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini with

Search soundbars

All 98 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

Only differences

ASennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini

BSonos Ray

Audio system

10 of 17 differ

System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

7.1.43Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker-advertised virtual 7.1.4 sound field. Does not describe physical channel or driver count. The reference package is the standalone bar.

3.015Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Which Sonos soundbar is right for you comparison lists Ray as 3.0 with Dolby Digital. This is a maker-advertised layout. Ray has no discrete center driver, and its four drivers share dialogue duties.

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

63Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

42Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/rayRead 8 October 2026Standalone reference package has no supplied external subwoofer or rear enclosures. Same active drivers as the bar.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

63Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

42Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/rayRead 8 October 2026Active drivers only. Passive radiators and bass-reflex ports are excluded.

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

03Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Mini has no top-firing loudspeakers. Page 25 describes virtual overhead effects instead.

013Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026Features section explicitly describes all four drivers as forward-facing.

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

ASennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	Cellulose full-range	2	40	Front left and right
Soundbar	Cellulose full-range	2	40	Side left and right
Soundbar	Cellulose woofer	2	100	Front left and right

Source3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Speaker quantities, locations and centimetre diameters from exact-model specifications on p.79. There is no dedicated center driver.

BSonos Ray

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Tweeter	2	Forward-facing
Soundbar	Midwoofer	2	Forward-facing

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/rayRead 8 October 2026Manual and product-page Audio specifications. No driver diameters published.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

No3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Built-in woofers are included. The separate AMBEO Sub is optional, not part of this package.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Complete standalone-bar box contents. Separate Sonos subwoofers are optional.

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

Not available

Not available

Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

Not available

Not available

Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

03Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Standalone bar package, no separate rear enclosures.

01Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Complete standalone-bar box contents. Rear speakers are optional.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

Not available

Not available

Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

No3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Fixed one-piece bar with no detachable rear enclosures, shown in product overview and package contents.

Not available

Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

Sennheiser AMBEO Sub3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Up to four wireless AMBEO Subs can be added separately. Optional subs contribute no specifications to this reference package.

Sub (Gen 1), Sub (Gen 2), Sub (Gen 3), Sub 4, Sub Mini10Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-subRead 8 October 2026Sub 1/2/3 support all home theater speakers. Sub 4 supports all except Playbar/Playbase. Sub Mini has separate support list. Arc Ultra dual-Sub setup requires two Sub 4/Gen 3 units, not Gen 1/2.11Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-products-that-support-sub-miniRead 8 October 2026Home Theater list explicitly includes Arc Ultra, Beam (Gen 2) and Ray for Sub Mini.

Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

Not available

One, One SL, Era 10012Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-rayRead 8 October 2026Guide names optional One and One SL surrounds. Current product page offers a Ray plus two Era 100 set.

Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

250W3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker total audio power explicitly RMS for the standalone bar, p.79.

Not available

Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

43Hz3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker response limit at -3 dB, standalone bar.

Not available

Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

20kHz3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker response limit at -3 dB, standalone bar.

Not available

Audio formats

7 of 9 differ

Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

No13Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026Price and Features sections state no Dolby Atmos decoding.

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Not available

Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD LBR, DTS:X, MPEG-H, Sony 360 Reality Audio3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Shared supported surround formats table p.82. Lossless TrueHD and DTS-HD formats require an appropriate digital route.

Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 8 October 2026Current Sonos app. Dolby TrueHD, multichannel PCM and MAT require eARC. DTS Digital Surround is not an indication of a licensed decoder.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

ASennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini

Connection	Format
HDMI eARC	LPCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos
HDMI eARC	DTS
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
HDMI eARC	DTS 96/24
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD Master Audio
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD LBR
HDMI eARC	DTS:X
HDMI eARC	MPEG-H
HDMI eARC	Sony 360 Reality Audio
HDMI ARC	LPCM stereo
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital
HDMI ARC	DTS Digital Surround
HDMI ARC	DTS 96/24
HDMI ARC	DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix

Source3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026eARC decoding follows p.82. ARC entries are the unqualified supported combinations from p.32. TV-dependent ARC object/lossless modes are not inferred. Optical is Plus only. The manual optical multichannel LPCM claims are excluded as inconsistent with S/PDIF transport. The ARC table describes calculated speaker layouts, not incoming channel counts. No max_channels cell is inferred from its 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 values.

BSonos Ray

Connection	Format
Optical	Stereo PCM
Optical	Dolby Digital
Optical	DTS Digital Surround

Source4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 8 October 2026Ray has an optical audio input. ARC/eARC combinations are stated for Arc Ultra and Beam (Gen 2). Optical adapter paths for the HDMI bars are not treated as native optical ports.

Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

DSD, MP3, AAC, HE-AAC, LPCM, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, Vorbis3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Playable network-streaming file formats p.81. USB is service/power only.

MP3, MP4, M4A, WMA, AAC, HE-AAC, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, WAV5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026Local network music-library playback through the current Sonos app. Mono or stereo files. This is separate from HDMI/optical theater formats.

Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

Not available

Not available

Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

Not available

48kHz5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026Published local music-library maximum. Not a claim that HDMI/optical input rates match this route.

Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

Not available

Not available

Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

Not available

24bits5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026FLAC and ALAC local network music-library playback on the current app. AIFF and WAV are limited to 16 bits.

Connectivity

11 of 17 differ

Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

ASennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	TV output with ARC and eARC
USB-A	1	Not available	Service updates and 5 V 1 A accessory power
AC power	1	Not available	Power input

Source3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical connector counts p.11 (Plus) or p.12 (Mini) and p.80. Stereo RCA is two sockets. USB is not a music-file input.

BSonos Ray

Connector	Count	Version	Role
Optical	1	Not available	Digital optical audio input
Ethernet	1	10/100 Mbps	Network input
AC power	1	Not available	Mains power input

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/rayRead 8 October 2026User guide Connector panel. One optical audio input, one Ethernet port and one AC power input.

HDMI ARC

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

No13Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026

HDMI eARC

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

No13Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026

HDMI-CEC

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Not available

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

No3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026No dedicated HDMI source input. The only HDMI connector is the TV ARC/eARC output.

No14Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section says no HDMI connection, only optical TV audio.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

Not available

Not available

HDR passthrough formats

Not available

Not available

VRR passthrough

Not available

Not available

ALLM passthrough

Not available

Not available

HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

1.43Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026TV eARC output HDCP 1.4, p.80. No dedicated HDMI source input.

Not available

Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

No13Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

5.03Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 20265.0 Classic/BLE source-audio link. The optional AMBEO Sub link uses 5.2 and does not replace the source version.

Not available

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

AAC, SBC3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026AAC and SBC for received Bluetooth audio. LC3 is confined to the optional subwoofer link.

Not available

Wi-Fi

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

802.11b/g/n3Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 8 October 2026Dedicated device-mode support list. General user-guide router compatibility text is not device-protocol evidence.

Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

2.4 GHz3Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 8 October 2026Router uplink bands from the dedicated support list. Surround speaker radio links are separate.

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

Not available

100Mbps1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Streaming and control

7 of 8 differ

Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, UPnP3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 202613Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026

Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Alexa is built-in and uses bar microphones. Google Assistant requires an external device. Siri casting uses a separate Siri-enabled device via AirPlay, per maker press release. Availability depends on language and region.4Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9265e76f-1ef5-42a5-a06d-7d67fef46252/-/inline/no/press-releasesennheiser-ambeo-soundbar-mini.pdfRead 8 October 2026Alexa built-in, external Google Assistant device and Siri casting integration. The Mini release makes the separate Siri device route explicit.

Not available

Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Four integrated microphones for room calibration and Alexa.

No13Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026Features section explicitly says in-built microphones are absent.

Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical Mic Mute touch button. The manual states it mutes the built-in microphones, not an electrical disconnect.

Not available

Companion apps

Sennheiser Smart Control3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Sonos1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Companion app platforms

iOS, Android3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

iOS, iPadOS, Android, Fire OS, macOS, Windows, Web6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 8 October 2026Current app: iOS/iPadOS 18+, Android 10+, Fire OS 7+. Desktop macOS 10.12+/Windows 8+. Desktop and web have limited system setup features. Mobile iOS or Android required for initial setup.

Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/caa99279-0bf2-4bcc-a326-2ee015abf7ed/-/inline/no/AMBEO_Soundbar_Mini_Spec%20Sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026AirPlay 2 and Google Cast multiroom playback. The Mini spec sheet states multiroom explicitly, the Plus sheet states works with Google Home and Apple HomeKit.

Yes12Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-rayRead 8 October 2026

Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents contain no separate remote. Control uses a TV remote, touch controls or the app.

Sound processing

3 of 7 differ

Sound modes

Adaptive, Music, Movie, News, Neutral, Sports3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Speech Enhancement, Night Sound1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Acoustic measurements with built-in microphones via Smart Control setup.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Trueplay measures room acoustics. Requires a supported iOS device.

Room calibration system

AMBEO Self-Calibration3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Trueplay1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Night mode

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Foundation, Low-Mid, Clarity and Brilliance3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026User-adjustable Foundation bass, Low-Mid midrange and Clarity and Brilliance treble controls described p.70.

Bass, Treble, Loudness1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Power

3 of 6 differ

Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

Not available

Not available

Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

0.5W3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Upper limit only: standby without a network connection is less than 0.5 W.

Not available

Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

1.9W3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Standby with network connection is 1.9 W, standalone bar.

Not available

Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, internal power supply1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Measured

1 of 8 differ

Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

ASennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini

Connection	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	700

Source6Measurementlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/sennheiser-ambeo-soundbar-mini-p73862/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth latency measured by Les Numériques, standalone bar. Review 14 September 2023. Source device, codec and firmware are not published. Automatic video compensation can offset the delay, but the reported raw delay is 700 ms.

BSonos Ray

Not available

Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

Not available

Not available

Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

Not available

Not available

Dimensions and weight

4 of 6 differ

Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width700Height69Depth101mm(27.6 × 2.7 × 4 in)3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker approximate dimensions including tabletop feet from current manual p.79. The early spec sheet gives 700 x 65 x 100 mm. Current manual gives 700 x 69 x 101 mm including feet.

Width559Height71Depth95mm(22 × 2.8 × 3.7 in)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/rayRead 8 October 2026User guide Specifications and launch fact sheet give 559 x 71 x 95 mm. Current shop page instead gives 557 x 70 x 93 mm. Manual and datasheet take precedence.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

3,560g(7.8 lb)3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current manual p.79 states approximately 3.56 kg. Product page and early datasheet state 3.3 kg. Prefer the current manual.

1,950g(4.3 lb)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/rayRead 8 October 2026Manual and launch fact sheet give 1.95 kg. Current shop page gives 1.9 kg. Manual and datasheet take precedence.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

Not available

Not available

Package dimensions

Width790Height135Depth208mm(31.1 × 5.3 × 8.2 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/caa99279-0bf2-4bcc-a326-2ee015abf7ed/-/inline/no/AMBEO_Soundbar_Mini_Spec%20Sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Single product retail packaging. Outer master carton excluded.

Not available

Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

6,000g(13.2 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/caa99279-0bf2-4bcc-a326-2ee015abf7ed/-/inline/no/AMBEO_Soundbar_Mini_Spec%20Sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Retail package gross weight, not outer carton weight.

Not available

Wall mountable

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Optional SB02-WM wall mount, pp.26 to 27.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

In the box

3 of 4 differ

In the box

AMBEO Soundbar Mini, Remote control with CR2032 battery, Premium high-speed HDMI cable, Power cord, Quick guide, Safety guide, Compliance sheet3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Sonos Ray, Power cable, Optical audio cable, Setup guide, Legal and warranty information1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Product page Box Contents lists the standalone bar package.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

No3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026SB02-WM is sold separately, not in the bar package.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Sonos wall mount is sold separately.

HDMI cable included

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Optical cable included

No3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Optical audio cable supplied.

General

6 of 7 differ

Series

AMBEO1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/ambeo-soundbar-miniRead 8 October 2026

Not available

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

SB02S, 700137, 7001362Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/caa99279-0bf2-4bcc-a326-2ee015abf7ed/-/inline/no/AMBEO_Soundbar_Mini_Spec%20Sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026US and EU country-specific standalone articles in the Technical Data table. Regional power cords differ. China-specific hardware is excluded.

RAYG1US1BLK, RAYG1US11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Maker ProductGroup JSON-LD lists the black and white US standalone soundbar SKUs.

GTIN / EAN

4260752330152, 810091270158, 4260752330145, 8100912701412Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/caa99279-0bf2-4bcc-a326-2ee015abf7ed/-/inline/no/AMBEO_Soundbar_Mini_Spec%20Sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026US and EU EAN and UPC codes in the Technical Data table.

840136802846, 8401368028391Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Maker JSON-LD names the property gtin13 but publishes these literal 12-digit US UPC values, matched to the black and white SKUs.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

31 August 20234Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9265e76f-1ef5-42a5-a06d-7d67fef46252/-/inline/no/press-releasesennheiser-ambeo-soundbar-mini.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker announcement for the standalone bar.

11 May 20229Press releaseinvestors.sonos.com/news-and-events/investor-news/latest-news/2022/Upgrade-Your-Sound-With-Sonos-Ray-and-New-Colors-for-Sonos-Roam/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/ambeo-soundbar-miniRead 8 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Not available

Not available

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Not available

Not available

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

Not available

$2798Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/ray/rayfactsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official launch fact sheet USD price for the standalone bar, excluding US sales tax. Later shop prices are not launch prices.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€7995Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/immersive-audiotechnologie-fur-jeden-raumRead 8 October 2026German maker launch consumer recommended retail price, VAT included. Standalone bar only.

€2998Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/ray/rayfactsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official launch fact sheet euro retail launch price as published for the standalone bar, including VAT.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/caa99279-0bf2-4bcc-a326-2ee015abf7ed/-/inline/no/AMBEO_Soundbar_Mini_Spec%20Sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Not available

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/caa99279-0bf2-4bcc-a326-2ee015abf7ed/-/inline/no/AMBEO_Soundbar_Mini_Spec%20Sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Black, White1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026The black and white standalone bar have the same acoustic hardware.

Links

Not compared

Product page

us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/ambeo-soundbar-mini1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/ambeo-soundbar-miniRead 8 October 2026

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/ray1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/caa99279-0bf2-4bcc-a326-2ee015abf7ed/-/inline/no/AMBEO_Soundbar_Mini_Spec%20Sheet.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/caa99279-0bf2-4bcc-a326-2ee015abf7ed/-/inline/no/AMBEO_Soundbar_Mini_Spec%20Sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/ray/rayfactsheet.pdf8Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/ray/rayfactsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Manual

cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Instruction manual version 07/25 A04. Plus specifications pp.78 and 80, Mini pp.79 and 80. Shared audio and network tables pp.81 to 82. Package contents p.7.

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/ray1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

Not available

Not available

Warranty

1 of 1 differ

Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/ambeo-soundbar-miniRead 8 October 2026US maker store includes a two-year manufacturer warranty.

1year7Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-useRead 8 October 2026US new product manufacturer warranty, section 10(a). One year from original purchase. Excludes statutory rights and extended protection.

Both are also in the API. Back to all soundbars.