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Sonos Beam (Gen 2) vs Sony HT-S100F

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ASonos Beam (Gen 2)

BSony HT-S100F

Audio system

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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.

5.1.213Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Maker comparison says Beam (Gen 2) 5.1.2, using simulated height channels. This is the advertised spatial-audio layout, not its physical 5.0 arrangement or five-driver count.

2.01Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Sony Thailand specification page: 2.0-channel with one bar speaker. The Sony US and Canada pages are not readable by agents. The Thai page matches the 900 x 64 x 88 mm and 2.4 kg of the maker figures reported elsewhere.

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.

52Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/beamRead 8 October 2026Standalone reference package has no supplied external subwoofer or rear enclosures. Same active drivers as the bar.

43Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_HT-S100F_120W_Stereo_Soundbar_HTS100FRead 13 October 2026Retailer drivers: two 25 mm tweeters and two 48 x 90 mm paper woofers.

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.

52Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/beamRead 8 October 2026Active drivers only. Passive radiators and bass-reflex ports are excluded.

42Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/soundbars/sony/ht-s100f-all-in-one-soundbar-with-bluetoothRead 13 October 2026

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.

013Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly distinguishes Gen 2 simulated height channels from Ultra physical up-firing drivers.

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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.

ASonos Beam (Gen 2)

Component	Driver type	Count
Soundbar	Tweeter	1
Soundbar	Elliptical midwoofer	4

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

BSony HT-S100F

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Soundbar	Dome tweeter	2	25
Soundbar	Paper woofer, 48 × 90 mm	2	Not available

Source2Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/soundbars/sony/ht-s100f-all-in-one-soundbar-with-bluetoothRead 13 October 2026Retailer specification lists two 25 mm dome tweeters and two 48 x 90 mm woofers in a bass-reflex enclosure. Greentoe lists the same units and calls the woofers paper.

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

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

No1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026The page lists a 2.0-channel bar with no subwoofer and no wireless features.

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

Not available

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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.

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

01Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

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

Not available

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

Not available

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

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.

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

One, One SL, Five, Era 10014Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-beamRead 8 October 2026Guide names matching One, One SL and Five pairs. Current product page additionally offers a Beam plus two Era 100 set.

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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.

Not available

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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

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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.

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

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Audio formats

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

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Dolby Atmos via Dolby Digital Plus uses ARC or eARC. Dolby TrueHD and Dolby MAT Atmos require eARC.

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

Not available

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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.

Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus), Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD), Dolby TrueHD, Multichannel PCM, Dolby Multichannel PCM, Dolby Atmos (Dolby MAT)4Maker 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.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Dual Mono, LPCM1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026HDMI and optical both list Dolby Digital, Dolby Dual Mono and LPCM 2ch. The page names no other decoded format.

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.

ASonos Beam (Gen 2)

Connection	Format
HDMI ARC	Stereo PCM
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital
HDMI ARC	DTS Digital Surround
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARC	Stereo PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital
HDMI eARC	DTS Digital Surround
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD)
HDMI eARC	Multichannel PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Multichannel PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby MAT)

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.

BSony HT-S100F

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Dual Mono	Not available
HDMI ARC	LPCM	2
Optical	Dolby Digital	Not available
Optical	Dolby Dual Mono	Not available
Optical	LPCM	2

Source1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026The HDMI port is ARC only. Format lists are given separately for HDMI and optical.

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

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.

WAV, MP3, WMA1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026USB audio formats: WAV, MP3 and WMA.

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

48kHz3Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_HT-S100F_120W_Stereo_Soundbar_HTS100FRead 13 October 2026Retailer audio decoding line: 2-channel LPCM (48 kHz, 24-bit). It names no single connection. Sony lists LPCM on both HDMI ARC and optical.

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.

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.

48kHz3Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_HT-S100F_120W_Stereo_Soundbar_HTS100FRead 13 October 2026Retailer USB formats: WAV, MP3, WMA (48 kHz).

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.

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24bits3Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_HT-S100F_120W_Stereo_Soundbar_HTS100FRead 13 October 2026Same retailer line: 2-channel LPCM at 24-bit.

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.

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.

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Connectivity

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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.

ASonos Beam (Gen 2)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	Not available	TV audio return input (ARC/eARC)
Ethernet	1	10/100 Mbps	Network input
AC power	1	Not available	Mains power input

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/beamRead 8 October 2026User guide Connector panel. HDMI is a TV audio return port and not a source-input/video-passthrough port. Optical adapter is not a native optical socket.

BSony HT-S100F

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	TV output with ARC
Optical	1	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	Music playback from a USB storage device

Source1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

HDMI ARC

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

Yes1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

HDMI eARC

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

Not available

HDMI-CEC

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/tv-requirements-for-sonos-home-theater-speakersRead 8 October 2026TV control uses the HDMI ARC/eARC link. CEC control is unavailable through the optical adapter.

Yes1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

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

No15Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/sonos/beam-gen-2Read 8 October 2026Public review describes no full HDMI source-input port. Numeric measurements are membership-locked and were not used.

No1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Page lists 0 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output (ARC).

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

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HDR passthrough formats

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VRR passthrough

Not available

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ALLM passthrough

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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.

Not available

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

No13Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Maker says Bluetooth is unavailable with Beam (Gen 2).

Yes1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

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

Not available

4.21Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

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

Not available

SBC1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

Wi-Fi

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

Not available

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.

802.11b/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.

Not available

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

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.

Not available

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

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

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Streaming and control

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

AirPlay 21Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

Not available

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

Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Built-in voice services. Availability varies by country and language.

Not available

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

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

Not available

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Capacitive microphone button switches voice microphones off. This is not a rear mechanical switch.

Not available

Companion apps

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

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Companion app platforms

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.

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

Yes14Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-beamRead 8 October 2026

No1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Page lists wireless surround and wireless multi-room as No.

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

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

Yes2Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/soundbars/sony/ht-s100f-all-in-one-soundbar-with-bluetoothRead 13 October 2026

Sound processing

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Sound modes

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

Auto Sound, Cinema, Music, Standard1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 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.

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

Not available

Room calibration system

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

Not available

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

Night mode

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

Yes1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

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

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

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

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Power

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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

30W1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Page lists power consumption in operation 30 W.

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

Not available

0.5W1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Page lists 0.5 W in remote start mode, with Bluetooth standby and Control for HDMI off.

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

Not available

2W3Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_HT-S100F_120W_Stereo_Soundbar_HTS100FRead 13 October 2026Retailer lists Bluetooth standby or HDMI CEC standby mode below 2 W. Published as less than 2 W.

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

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

120 V AC (US model)3Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_HT-S100F_120W_Stereo_Soundbar_HTS100FRead 13 October 2026Retailer lists power requirements 120 VAC. The US model is stored. Other regions list 220 to 240 V.

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

Not available

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

Not available

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Measured

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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

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

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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Dimensions and weight

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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.

Width651Height68Depth100mm(25.6 × 2.7 × 3.9 in)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/beamRead 8 October 2026Current manual and product page give 651 x 68 x 100 mm. Launch fact sheet instead gives a 69 mm height. Current manual takes precedence.

Width900Height64Depth88mm(35.4 × 2.5 × 3.5 in)1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Main unit body only, 900 x 64 x 88 mm (W x H x D). Sony Japan launch coverage lists 900 x 88 x 64 mm (W x D x H), which agrees.

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

2,880g(6.3 lb)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/beamRead 8 October 2026Current manual and product page give 2.88 kg. Launch fact sheet gives 2.8 kg. Current manual takes precedence.

2,400g(5.3 lb)1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Page lists 2.4 kg, main unit body only.

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.

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Package dimensions

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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Wall mountable

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

Yes1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

Sonos Beam (Gen 2), Power cable, HDMI cable, Sonos Optical Audio Adapter, Setup guide, Legal and warranty information1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Product page Box Contents lists the standalone bar package.

Soundbar, Remote control, Remote batteries, Optical cable (1.5 m), Quick setup guide, Operating instructions2Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/soundbars/sony/ht-s100f-all-in-one-soundbar-with-bluetoothRead 13 October 2026Retailer lists a remote with batteries, a 1.5 m optical cable, and the quick setup guide and instruction manual. The Telstra page also lists a wall template. No other source states it, so it is not stored.

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

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

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HDMI cable included

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

No2Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/soundbars/sony/ht-s100f-all-in-one-soundbar-with-bluetoothRead 13 October 2026Neither the Telstra nor the Greentoe in-the-box list includes an HDMI cable.

Optical cable included

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026An optical audio adapter does not count as an optical cable.

Yes2Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/soundbars/sony/ht-s100f-all-in-one-soundbar-with-bluetoothRead 13 October 2026

General

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Series

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

BEAM2US1BLK, BEAM2US11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Maker ProductGroup JSON-LD lists the black and white US standalone soundbar SKUs.

HT-S100F2Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/soundbars/sony/ht-s100f-all-in-one-soundbar-with-bluetoothRead 13 October 2026Retailer lists model HT-S100F. TechRadar says the same bar is sold as HT-SF150 in the UK.

GTIN / EAN

840136802327, 8401368023101Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 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.

0272429081923Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_HT-S100F_120W_Stereo_Soundbar_HTS100FRead 13 October 2026Retailer lists GTIN-12 027242908192 for part HTS100F.

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

14 September 20219Press releaseinvestors.sonos.com/news-and-events/investor-news/latest-news/2021/Sonos-Unveils-Next-Generation-Beam-with-Support-for-Dolby-Atmos-and-New-Audio-Formats/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026

15 January 20184Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1100419.htmlRead 13 October 2026Same article dated 2018-01-15 announces the HT-S100F and HT-S200F.

Status

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

Available5Press articlebgr.com/2214945/best-selling-amaazon-soundbars-worth-buying-julyRead 13 October 2026July 2026 BGR roundup lists the Sony S100F as an Amazon best seller at about $98. The Sony US page was not readable.

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

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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.

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

$4498Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/beam-gen2/beam-gen2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official launch fact sheet USD price for the standalone bar, excluding US sales tax. Later shop prices are not launch prices.

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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.

€4998Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/beam-gen2/beam-gen2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official launch fact sheet euro retail launch price as published for the standalone bar, including VAT.

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

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Links

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Product page

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/beam1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

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Spec sheet

assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/beam-gen2/beam-gen2factsheet.pdf8Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/beam-gen2/beam-gen2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Manual

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/beam1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

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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.

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Warranty

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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.

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.

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