Question 1

Which is better, Sonos Arc Ultra + Sub (Gen 4) + Era 100 Pair or Sonos Beam (Gen 2) + Sub Mini?

Accepted Answer

Both products scored 8.6/10 in our testing — it's a tie. Choose based on which features matter most to you.

Question 2

Is the Sonos Arc Ultra + Sub (Gen 4) + Era 100 Pair worth it over the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) + Sub Mini?

Accepted Answer

The Sonos Arc Ultra + Sub (Gen 4) + Era 100 Pair scores 8.6/10 while the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) + Sub Mini scores 8.6/10. The Sonos Arc Ultra + Sub (Gen 4) + Era 100 Pair is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Sonos Soundbar Systems 2026 category.

Sonos Arc Ultra + Sub (Gen 4) + Era 100 Pair vs Sonos Beam (Gen 2) + Sub Mini: Which to Buy?