Description
Immersive Dolby Atmos. Crystal-Clear Dialogue. Powerful Home Cinema Sound in a Compact White Soundbar.
Bring films, television, games and music to life with the Sonos Beam Ultra in White. Designed to deliver a spacious, immersive listening experience without taking over your room, this compact premium soundbar combines sophisticated acoustic engineering with true 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos sound.
Inside its sleek enclosure are nine carefully engineered drivers powered by nine dedicated Class-D digital amplifiers. Five tweeters reproduce detailed high and mid frequencies, while four low-profile woofers add depth and impact to bass. Dedicated side-firing and upward-firing speakers help expand the soundstage beyond the physical size of the soundbar.
Dolby Atmos places compatible sound around and above the listening position, helping films and programmes feel more convincing and cinematic. Dialogue remains easy to follow thanks to AI Speech Enhancement, while Trueplay™ analyses the acoustics of your room and adjusts the soundbar to suit its surroundings.
Beam Ultra is designed to be as versatile with music as it is with TV. Stream over WiFi, pair a compatible Bluetooth device, use Apple AirPlay 2 or control supported music services through the Sonos ecosystem. When you want an even larger home cinema experience, compatible Sonos surrounds and subwoofers can be added separately.
Finished in clean White with a matt surface, Beam Ultra blends particularly well with brighter interiors, contemporary décor and minimalist entertainment spaces while delivering premium Sonos sound from a compact 75cm-wide design.
Key Features
- True 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos Sound
- Dedicated Upward-Firing Speakers
- Nine-Driver Acoustic System
- Nine Class-D Digital Amplifiers
- Five Tweeters
- Four Low-Profile Woofers
- AI Speech Enhancement
- Four Adjustable Speech Enhancement Levels
- Trueplay™ Room Tuning
- Night Sound Mode
- Adjustable Bass, Treble & Loudness
- HDMI eARC / ARC
- WiFi 6
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Apple AirPlay 2
- Dolby Atmos Music
- Sonos Voice Control
- Works with Compatible TV Remotes
- Capacitive Touch Controls
- TV Audio Swap with Compatible Sonos Headphones
- Expandable Sonos Home Cinema System
- Multi-Room Sonos Compatibility
- Optional Wall Mounting
- Compact 75cm-Wide Design
- Matt White Finish
- Recycled Materials
- Plastic-Free Packaging
Immersive 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos
Beam Ultra creates a true 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos sound experience from a compact soundbar, adding height and spatial detail to compatible films, programmes, music and games.
- Sound positioned around the listener
- Dedicated height information
- More realistic movement of sound effects
- Greater depth and atmosphere
- Enhanced cinematic immersion
Compatible Dolby Atmos content and the appropriate TV connection are required. Certain higher-bandwidth Dolby Atmos formats require HDMI eARC.
Dedicated Upward-Firing Drivers
Beam Ultra uses two dedicated upward-firing tweeters to reproduce Dolby Atmos height information.
Rather than relying only on virtualised processing, these speakers direct sound upwards to help create a convincing sense of audio arriving from above the listening position.
Nine Drivers for a Wider Soundstage
The advanced acoustic system contains nine individual drivers, allowing Beam Ultra to produce a much larger and more detailed presentation than its compact dimensions might suggest.
- Five tweeters
- Four low-profile woofers
- Dedicated centre sound reproduction
- Side-firing speakers for greater stereo width
- Upward-firing speakers for Dolby Atmos height effects
Nine Class-D Digital Amplifiers
Each of the nine Class-D digital amplifiers is specifically tuned to Beam Ultra's acoustic architecture, ensuring its speaker arrangement works together as a balanced and cohesive system.
Five Precision Tweeters
Five tweeters handle detailed high and mid-range frequencies across the soundstage.
- Forward-firing centre tweeter for focused dialogue
- Two horn-loaded side-firing tweeters for stereo separation
- Two upward-firing tweeters for spatial audio
Four Low-Profile Woofers
Four integrated low-profile woofers deliver powerful bass while allowing Beam Ultra to retain its compact shape.
Explosions, music and dramatic scenes gain greater weight and impact without requiring a separate subwoofer from the outset.
AI Speech Enhancement
Keep dialogue clear even when films become loud and busy. AI Speech Enhancement detects human voices and helps bring them forward against music, sound effects and surrounding noise.
- AI-assisted voice detection
- Improves spoken-word clarity
- Useful during action-heavy scenes
- Helps when the room is noisy
- Four selectable enhancement levels
- Controlled through the Sonos app
Four Speech Enhancement Levels
Choose how much dialogue emphasis you want through the Sonos app. Four available settings make it easier to tailor speech clarity to your hearing preferences and the programme being watched.
Trueplay™ Room Tuning
Your room has a major effect on how a soundbar performs. Trueplay measures the acoustics of the listening space and fine-tunes Beam Ultra's EQ to suit its surroundings.
- Analyses room acoustics
- Adjusts sound to your particular space
- Suitable for open-plan layouts
- Useful in smaller rooms
- Compatible with supported iOS and Android devices
Night Sound
Night Sound is ideal when you want to enjoy TV without sudden loud effects disturbing the rest of the household.
- Reduces the intensity of louder scenes
- Raises the prominence of quieter details
- Useful for late-night films
- Controlled through the Sonos app
Adjust the Sound to Your Taste
Use the Sonos app to personalise the sound of Beam Ultra.
- Adjust bass
- Adjust treble
- Adjust loudness
- Fine-tune sound to personal preference
Big Sound from a Compact Design
Beam Ultra measures approximately 75cm wide and only 6.3cm high, making it easy to position beneath many televisions without overwhelming the room.
Despite its relatively small footprint, Beam Ultra is engineered to produce an expansive soundstage suited to films, music, television and gaming.
Simulated Overhead Sound
If your installation partially obstructs the top of Beam Ultra, a simulated overhead sound option can be selected within the Sonos app.
This helps optimise the spatial presentation where the dedicated upward-firing drivers cannot operate under completely open conditions.
Dolby Atmos Music
Beam Ultra also supports Dolby Atmos Music, allowing compatible tracks to use the upward-firing speakers for a more immersive spatial listening experience.
Wide Audio Format Support
Beam Ultra supports a broad selection of television and home cinema audio formats, including:
- Dolby Atmos
- Dolby Atmos via Dolby Digital Plus
- Dolby Digital
- Dolby Digital Plus
- Dolby TrueHD
- Dolby Atmos via Dolby TrueHD
- Stereo PCM
- Multichannel PCM
- Dolby Multichannel PCM
- DTS Digital Surround
The Sonos app displays the audio format currently being decoded on the Now Playing screen. Some high-bandwidth audio formats require an HDMI eARC connection.
HDMI eARC / ARC
Connect Beam Ultra directly to a compatible television using the supplied HDMI cable.
- HDMI eARC support
- HDMI ARC compatibility
- Simple one-cable TV audio connection
- Supports compatible high-resolution audio formats
- HDMI cable included
A compatible optical adapter is available separately if required.
Use Your Existing TV Remote
Once Beam Ultra is connected and configured with a compatible television, your existing TV remote can be used for everyday volume control.
WiFi 6 Connectivity
Beam Ultra supports WiFi 6 and works with compatible 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax broadcast-capable routers on 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.
WiFi gives Beam Ultra access to the Sonos ecosystem, music streaming services, multi-room playback and app-based control.
Bluetooth 5.3
Stream directly from compatible Bluetooth devices using Bluetooth 5.3.
- Bluetooth 5.3 audio streaming
- Dedicated Bluetooth pairing button
- Compatible with smartphones and tablets
- Convenient direct wireless playback
Apple AirPlay 2
Compatible Apple users can send music and other audio wirelessly to Beam Ultra using Apple AirPlay 2.
AirPlay 2 is supported on compatible Apple devices running iOS 11.4 or later.
Enjoy Music Without the TV
Beam Ultra works as a powerful wireless music speaker even when the television is switched off.
Stream using compatible music services over WiFi, pair over Bluetooth, use AirPlay 2 or control supported services through the Sonos app.
Sonos Voice Control
Sonos Voice Control provides hands-free access to compatible music and system functions.
A far-field microphone array uses beamforming and multichannel echo cancellation to improve voice pickup during supported commands.
Physical Microphone Privacy Switch
A physical microphone switch is positioned on the rear of Beam Ultra. Switching it off disconnects power to the microphones, providing a clear hardware-level privacy control.
Capacitive Touch Controls
Control everyday functions directly from the top of Beam Ultra.
- Play
- Pause
- Skip
- Replay
- Adjust volume
- Control supported voice functionality
- Group or ungroup Sonos products
Private TV Listening with TV Audio Swap
TV Audio Swap allows compatible Sonos headphones to take over your television audio from Beam Ultra.
It's useful when watching films, TV or gaming late at night and you want full-volume personal listening without filling the room with sound.
Start Small and Expand Later
Beam Ultra works as a complete Dolby Atmos soundbar on its own, so there is no requirement to purchase rear surrounds or a separate subwoofer immediately.
If you want to expand in the future, compatible Sonos components can be added to create a more powerful home cinema system.
- Add a compatible Sonos Sub for deeper bass
- Add compatible rear surrounds
- Create a dedicated surround system
- Add additional Sonos speakers in other rooms
Compatible Surround Speakers
A matching pair of compatible Sonos products can be used as surrounds, including:
- Sonos Play
- Sonos Move 2
- Sonos Era 300
- Sonos Era 100
- Sonos One
- Sonos One SL
- Sonos Five
- Compatible SYMFONISK Gen 2 Speakers
Sonos Amp can also power compatible passive in-wall, in-ceiling or traditional speakers as surrounds.
Multi-Room Sonos Audio
Beam Ultra can form part of a wider Sonos system throughout the home.
Group compatible speakers together for synchronised music playback or play different content independently in different rooms.
Clean Matt White Finish
The White version of Beam Ultra offers a bright, understated finish that works particularly well with modern interiors, white televisions, light furniture and minimalist spaces.
The slim design helps the soundbar remain visually discreet while still providing premium home cinema sound.
Optional Wall Mounting
Beam Ultra can be wall-mounted using the dedicated Sonos Beam Ultra Wall Mount, available separately.
Because Beam Ultra has different dimensions from Beam (Gen 2), the Beam (Gen 2) Wall Mount is not compatible.
Designed with Sustainability in Mind
Sonos has incorporated recycled materials into Beam Ultra and uses plastic-free packaging, helping reduce material impact while maintaining the premium appearance and construction expected from the Sonos range.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Sonos |
| Model | Beam Ultra |
| Product Type | Compact Smart Soundbar |
| Colour | White |
| Finish | Matt |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Sound Configuration | 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos |
| Amplifiers | 9 x Class-D Digital Amplifiers |
| Tweeters | 5 |
| Woofers | 4 Low-Profile Woofers |
| Upward-Firing Drivers | Yes - 2 Dedicated Upward-Firing Tweeters |
| AI Speech Enhancement | Yes - 4 Adjustable Levels |
| Night Sound | Yes |
| Trueplay™ | Yes - Compatible with Supported iOS & Android Devices |
| Adjustable EQ | Bass, Treble & Loudness via Sonos App |
| Dolby Atmos Music | Yes |
| WiFi | WiFi 6 - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| HDMI | HDMI eARC / ARC |
| Apple AirPlay 2 | Yes |
| Voice Control | Sonos Voice Control |
| Microphones | Far-Field Microphone Array |
| Microphone Privacy Switch | Yes |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| TV Remote Control | Yes - with Compatible TV Setup |
| TV Audio Swap | Yes - with Compatible Sonos Headphones |
| USB-C | Yes - Compatible Adapters Sold Separately |
| Processor | Quad Core, 4 x A55 1.9GHz |
| Power Supply | 100-240V, 50/60Hz Internal Power Supply |
| Width | 750mm / 75cm |
| Height | 63mm / 6.3cm |
| Depth | 105mm / 10.5cm |
| Weight | 2.88kg |
| Mounting Thread | M5 x 0.8mm, L6.5mm |
| Wall Mount | Sonos Beam Ultra Wall Mount - Sold Separately |
What's in the Box?
- 1 x Sonos Beam Ultra Soundbar - White
- 1 x Power Cable - 2m
- 1 x HDMI Cable - 1.5m
- 1 x Set Up Guide
- Legal & Warranty Documentation
What Do I Need?
- Compatible television for TV audio
- HDMI eARC / ARC connection
- Nearby electrical outlet
- WiFi internet connection for connected Sonos features
- Latest generation of the Sonos app on a compatible device
Why Choose the Sonos Beam Ultra White?
- Immersive 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos sound
- Dedicated upward-firing drivers
- Nine-driver acoustic system
- Five tweeters and four integrated woofers
- AI Speech Enhancement with four levels
- Trueplay room tuning
- Night Sound for quieter evening viewing
- WiFi 6 connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Apple AirPlay 2
- HDMI eARC / ARC
- Dolby Atmos Music
- Sonos Voice Control
- TV Audio Swap
- Expandable home cinema capability
- Multi-room Sonos compatibility
- Slim 75cm-wide design
- Stylish Matt White finish
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sonos Beam Ultra?
The Sonos Beam Ultra is a compact premium soundbar designed for movies, television, gaming and music, with immersive 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos, dedicated upward-firing speakers and extensive wireless connectivity.
What colour is this version?
This version of the Sonos Beam Ultra is finished in Matt White.
Is the White version technically different from the Black Beam Ultra?
No technical differences are specified. The main difference is the external colour finish.
Does the White Beam Ultra support Dolby Atmos?
Yes. Beam Ultra supports Dolby Atmos and features dedicated upward-firing drivers to reproduce spatial height information.
Does Beam Ultra deliver 7.1.2 sound?
Yes. The supplied specification describes Beam Ultra as delivering a 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos experience.
What does 7.1.2 refer to?
It describes a surround presentation with horizontal surround information, low-frequency effects and two height channels for overhead spatial audio.
Does Beam Ultra have dedicated upward-firing speakers?
Yes. Two dedicated upward-firing tweeters are built into the soundbar to support Dolby Atmos spatial audio.
Why are upward-firing speakers important?
They help reproduce audio height information by directing sound towards the ceiling, creating a more convincing sense of effects occurring above the listener.
Does Beam Ultra virtualise Dolby Atmos?
Beam Ultra has dedicated upward-firing drivers for Dolby Atmos. It can also use simulated overhead sound when selected for installations where the top of the soundbar is obstructed.
Do I need rear speakers to hear Dolby Atmos?
No. Beam Ultra can deliver Dolby Atmos as a standalone soundbar. Adding compatible surrounds can make the experience even more enveloping.
Do I need a subwoofer?
No. Beam Ultra contains four integrated low-profile woofers. A compatible Sonos Sub can be added separately if you want even deeper bass.
How many drivers does Beam Ultra have?
Beam Ultra incorporates nine drivers in total.
How many amplifiers does it use?
It uses nine Class-D digital amplifiers, each tuned to the soundbar's acoustic architecture.
How many tweeters are inside Beam Ultra?
There are five tweeters.
How many woofers does it have?
Beam Ultra contains four low-profile woofers.
Does it have a dedicated centre channel?
A forward-firing centre tweeter is designed to create a focused centre image, helping keep dialogue clear and centred on screen.
Does Beam Ultra create a wide stereo image?
Yes. Two side-firing horn-loaded tweeters are designed to increase stereo separation and help create a wider soundstage.
Does Beam Ultra have strong bass?
Four low-profile woofers provide substantial low-frequency output from the soundbar itself. A compatible Sonos Sub can be added separately for deeper bass.
Can I add a Sonos Sub later?
Yes. Beam Ultra is designed to expand into a larger Sonos home cinema system.
Can I add rear speakers later?
Yes. A matching pair of compatible Sonos speakers can be added as surrounds.
Which Sonos speakers work as surrounds?
Compatible options include matching pairs of Sonos Play, Move 2, Era 300, Era 100, Sonos One, Sonos One SL, Sonos Five and compatible SYMFONISK Gen 2 speakers.
Can I use Era 300 speakers as surrounds?
Yes. A matching pair of Sonos Era 300 speakers is listed as compatible.
Can I use Era 100 speakers as surrounds?
Yes. A matching pair of Era 100 speakers can be used as surrounds.
Can Sonos Move 2 be used as surrounds?
Yes. A matching pair of Move 2 speakers is listed as a compatible surround option.
Can I use Sonos One speakers as surrounds?
Yes. Compatible Sonos One and Sonos One SL speakers can be used in matching pairs.
Can passive speakers be used as surrounds?
Yes. A Sonos Amp can power compatible passive in-wall, in-ceiling or other speakers as surrounds.
Can I use a single surround speaker?
Surround configurations generally require a matching pair of compatible speakers rather than one rear speaker.
What does AI Speech Enhancement do?
AI Speech Enhancement identifies human voices and increases their clarity relative to background music, effects and room noise.
Can Speech Enhancement be adjusted?
Yes. Four Speech Enhancement levels can be selected through the Sonos app.
Is Speech Enhancement useful for films?
Yes. It is particularly useful when dialogue is competing with loud effects or music.
Is it useful for television programmes?
Yes. News, documentaries, dramas and other speech-heavy programmes can benefit from increased dialogue clarity.
What is Night Sound?
Night Sound reduces the impact of loud effects while increasing the prominence of quieter details.
Is Night Sound good for late-night viewing?
Yes. It is useful when you want to hear quieter content clearly without sudden loud scenes disturbing other people.
What is Trueplay?
Trueplay measures the acoustics of your room and adjusts the soundbar's EQ to help optimise its performance for that particular space.
Does Trueplay support Android?
The supplied specifications state that Trueplay is compatible with supported Android as well as iOS devices.
Does Trueplay work with iPhone?
Yes, with compatible supported iOS devices.
Does room shape affect the sound?
Yes. Walls, furniture, flooring and room dimensions can influence audio. Trueplay is designed to account for characteristics of your listening environment.
Can Beam Ultra work in an open-plan room?
Yes. Trueplay can tune the soundbar according to the acoustics of different room layouts, including open-plan spaces.
Can I adjust the bass manually?
Yes. Bass can be adjusted through the Sonos app.
Can I adjust the treble?
Yes. Treble can also be changed in the Sonos app.
Can loudness be adjusted?
Yes. The Sonos app includes a loudness setting alongside bass and treble controls.
How does Beam Ultra connect to my television?
Connect it to a compatible HDMI eARC or ARC port using the included HDMI cable.
What is HDMI eARC?
eARC stands for Enhanced Audio Return Channel and allows compatible televisions to pass higher-bandwidth audio formats to the soundbar.
Do I need HDMI eARC?
HDMI ARC can be used for many formats, but certain high-resolution formats including some Dolby Atmos configurations require HDMI eARC.
Can Beam Ultra use ordinary HDMI ARC?
Yes. It can connect to a compatible HDMI ARC port, although format support may be more limited than with eARC.
Is the HDMI cable included?
Yes. A 1.5-metre HDMI cable is supplied.
Is an optical adapter included?
No. An optical adapter is available separately if required.
How can I tell whether Dolby Atmos is playing?
The Now Playing screen and relevant settings in the Sonos app can display the audio format Beam Ultra is currently decoding.
Does Beam Ultra support Dolby TrueHD?
Yes. Dolby TrueHD is supported with the appropriate HDMI eARC connection.
Does it support Dolby Atmos via TrueHD?
Yes, when used with a compatible source, television and HDMI eARC connection.
Does Beam Ultra support Dolby Digital Plus?
Yes.
Does it support Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus?
Yes. Dolby Atmos via Dolby Digital Plus is included in the supported audio formats.
Does Beam Ultra support DTS?
Yes. DTS Digital Surround is included in the supplied supported-format information.
Does it support Multichannel PCM?
Yes. Multichannel PCM is supported with HDMI eARC.
Does Beam Ultra support Dolby Atmos Music?
Yes. Its upward-firing drivers support spatial Dolby Atmos Music playback.
Can I play Dolby Atmos Music from Apple Music?
Yes, with a compatible Apple Music service, supported content and appropriate Sonos setup.
Can I use Amazon Music Unlimited for Dolby Atmos Music?
Yes. Compatible Dolby Atmos Music is supported through Amazon Music Unlimited.
Does Beam Ultra have WiFi?
Yes. It supports WiFi 6.
Does Beam Ultra support 5GHz WiFi?
Yes. It supports compatible 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.
Which WiFi standards are supported?
Beam Ultra supports compatible 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax broadcast-capable routers.
Does it have Bluetooth?
Yes. Beam Ultra supports Bluetooth 5.3.
Can I play music from my phone over Bluetooth?
Yes. Compatible Bluetooth devices can be paired using the dedicated Bluetooth button.
Can I use Beam Ultra for music without the TV?
Yes. Music can be streamed independently using compatible WiFi services, Bluetooth or AirPlay 2.
Does it support Apple AirPlay 2?
Yes. AirPlay 2 is supported on compatible Apple devices running iOS 11.4 or later.
Can I stream from an iPhone?
Yes. A compatible iPhone can stream to Beam Ultra using AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth.
Does Beam Ultra work with Apple TV 4K?
Yes. It supports compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Atmos content from Apple TV 4K when connected through an appropriate television setup. Certain Apple TV 4K Atmos formats require an eARC-capable TV.
Does Beam Ultra work with my TV remote?
Yes. Once connected to a compatible television, Beam Ultra can work with your existing TV remote for everyday volume control.
Can I control Beam Ultra using the Sonos app?
Yes. The Sonos app provides playback controls, EQ adjustments, Night Sound, Speech Enhancement and system settings.
Does Beam Ultra have touch controls?
Yes. Capacitive touch controls are built into the soundbar.
What can the touch controls do?
You can play, pause, skip, replay, adjust volume and perform other compatible Sonos functions.
Does Beam Ultra support voice control?
Yes. It supports Sonos Voice Control, with availability depending on language and region.
Can I switch the microphones off?
Yes. A physical switch on the rear disconnects power to the microphone array.
What type of microphones does it use?
A far-field microphone array with beamforming and multichannel echo cancellation is used for compatible voice and tuning features.
Can Beam Ultra send TV sound to Sonos headphones?
Yes. TV Audio Swap allows television audio to be transferred to compatible Sonos headphones.
Can I use headphones for private late-night viewing?
Yes. TV Audio Swap is designed to make private television listening with compatible Sonos headphones convenient.
Can the White Beam Ultra be wall-mounted?
Yes. Use the dedicated Sonos Beam Ultra Wall Mount, which is sold separately.
Can I use the Beam Gen 2 wall mount?
No. Beam Ultra and Beam (Gen 2) have different dimensions, so their wall mounts are not interchangeable.
Can Beam Ultra sit on a TV stand?
Yes. It can be placed on suitable furniture beneath your television.
How much space should I leave above Beam Ultra?
For optimum performance, the supplied guidance recommends at least 10cm of clearance above the soundbar and as much open space as practical around the front, sides and top.
Why should the top remain unobstructed?
The upward-firing speakers use the ceiling to help reproduce Dolby Atmos height information, so open space above the unit supports their intended performance.
What happens if the soundbar is installed beneath a shelf?
Beam Ultra offers a simulated overhead sound option that can be selected through the Sonos app when the top of the soundbar is obstructed.
How wide is Beam Ultra?
It measures approximately 750mm or 75cm wide.
How high is Beam Ultra?
It is approximately 63mm or 6.3cm high.
How deep is it?
Beam Ultra measures approximately 105mm or 10.5cm deep.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs approximately 2.88kg.
Is Beam Ultra suitable for a smaller living room?
Yes. Its compact dimensions make it particularly convenient for smaller and medium-sized rooms.
Can it be used with a large television?
Yes. It can work with televisions of many sizes, although users with particularly large TVs or very large rooms may prefer a wider soundbar for an even broader soundstage.
How does Beam Ultra compare with Beam Gen 2?
Beam Ultra has more drivers, improved side-firing speakers, dedicated upward-firing speakers for Dolby Atmos height information and greater bass output. Beam (Gen 2) uses virtualised height channels rather than dedicated upward-firing drivers.
How is Beam Ultra different from Arc Ultra?
Both use dedicated upward-firing speakers and support immersive Dolby Atmos. Arc Ultra is wider and designed to produce an even larger soundstage with deeper low-frequency performance, making it particularly suited to bigger TVs and rooms.
Does Beam Ultra require the Sonos app?
Yes. The latest generation of the Sonos app on a compatible device is required for setup and system management.
Can I use the Sonos S1 Controller?
No. Beam Ultra requires the latest generation of the Sonos app.
Does Beam Ultra require an internet connection?
WiFi and an internet connection are required for initial setup and connected Sonos services.
Can Beam Ultra use Ethernet?
A wired network connection can be added using a compatible Sonos Combo Adapter and Ethernet cable, available separately.
Does Beam Ultra have USB-C?
Yes. Its USB-C connection supports compatible optional Sonos adapters.
Can I connect a 3.5mm audio source?
Yes, using the separately available Sonos Line-In Adapter and a compatible 3.5mm auxiliary cable.
Does it come with a power cable?
Yes. A 2-metre power cable is included.
What voltage does Beam Ultra support?
It has an internal 100-240V, 50/60Hz power supply.
What comes in the box?
You receive the White Sonos Beam Ultra, a 2-metre power cable, 1.5-metre HDMI cable, Set Up Guide and legal/warranty documentation.
Is the wall mount included?
No. The dedicated Beam Ultra Wall Mount is sold separately.
Is a Sonos Sub included?
No. A subwoofer is not included, although compatible Sonos Sub models can be added separately.
Are rear speakers included?
No. Beam Ultra is supplied as a standalone soundbar. Compatible surrounds can be added separately.
Can I build a Sonos surround system gradually?
Yes. You can begin with Beam Ultra alone and later add compatible surrounds and a subwoofer as required.
Can Beam Ultra be used in a multi-room setup?
Yes. It can be grouped with compatible Sonos speakers throughout the home.
Can different Sonos rooms play different music?
Yes. Compatible Sonos rooms can operate independently or be grouped together for synchronised playback.
Is Beam Ultra suitable for gaming?
Yes. Its immersive spatial sound, clear dialogue and support for compatible multichannel formats make it well suited to gaming with a compatible console and television setup.
Is it good for watching sport?
Yes. The expansive soundstage can enhance crowd atmosphere while AI Speech Enhancement can help keep commentary easier to hear.
Is Beam Ultra good for music?
Yes. Its five tweeters, four woofers, Dolby Atmos Music support, WiFi, Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 make it a capable music speaker as well as a home cinema soundbar.
Does the White Beam Ultra use recycled materials?
Yes. Sonos states that recycled materials are used in Beam Ultra.
Does it come in plastic-free packaging?
Yes. The supplied product information states that the packaging is plastic-free.
Who is the Sonos Beam Ultra White best suited to?
It is ideal for anyone wanting powerful Dolby Atmos home cinema, clearer television dialogue, premium music playback and the ability to expand into a larger Sonos system, all from a compact soundbar with a clean White finish.
What is the biggest advantage of Beam Ultra?
Its main strength is the amount of immersive audio technology packed into a relatively small soundbar. Dedicated upward-firing drivers, nine amplifiers, AI Speech Enhancement, Trueplay and extensive wireless connectivity allow Beam Ultra to deliver a premium experience without requiring a large installation.
Why choose the White Beam Ultra?
The White version delivers the same advanced sound and connectivity features while offering a lighter, more understated appearance that can blend particularly well with contemporary, minimalist and bright-coloured interiors.
The Sonos Beam Ultra Compact Soundbar in White combines true 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos, dedicated upward-firing speakers, nine Class-D amplifiers, AI Speech Enhancement and Trueplay™ room tuning in an elegant 75cm-wide design. With WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI eARC, AirPlay 2, Night Sound, Dolby Atmos Music and extensive Sonos expansion options, it provides an immersive home cinema and music experience that can grow alongside your entertainment system.