# Sonos soundbars *Sonos / 9 models / 2020-2026* > Arc Ultra, Beam Ultra, Beam (Gen 2) and Ray are the Sonos soundbars on sale. Arc Ultra and Beam Ultra support Dolby Atmos and connect to a TV over HDMI eARC. Ray connects by optical cable. Beam (Gen 2) works with Sonos Voice Control, Alexa and Google Assistant. Beam Ultra lists Sonos Voice Control only. Playbar and Playbase are discontinued, and both work with the Sonos app and the S1 Controller. - Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/sonos-soundbars - Last checked: 2026-10-20 ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Brand | [Sonos](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/sonos) | | Models | 9 | | Lines | 4 | | Current lines | 3 | | On sale now | 3 | | Releases | 2020-2026 | ## Currently sold **Sonos soundbars: models on sale now** | Model | Series | Released | | --- | --- | --- | | [Sonos Beam Ultra](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-beam-ultra) | Beam Ultra | 2026-09-29[^1] | | [Sonos Arc Ultra](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-arc-ultra) | Arc Ultra | 2024-10-29[^2] | | [Sonos Ray](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-ray) | Ray | 2022-06-07[^3] | | [Sonos Beam (Gen 2)](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-beam-gen-2) | Beam (Gen 2) | 2021-10-05[^4] | ## Lineup **Sonos soundbars: every model** | Model | Model numbers | Released | Status | App support | Voice | AirPlay 2 | Wi-Fi | Power | TV connection | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Sonos Arc Ultra](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-arc-ultra) | | 2024-10-29[^2] | Current[^5] | Sonos app only[^6] | Sonos Voice Control, Alexa[^5] | AirPlay 2 (over Wi-Fi)[^5] | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4 or 5 GHz)[^5] | Mains[^5] | HDMI eARC[^5] | | [Sonos Arc](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/sonos-soundbars#sonos-arc) | | 2020-06-10[^7] | Succeeded by Arc Ultra (2024-10-29)[^2] | Sonos app only[^6] | Sonos Voice Control, Alexa, Google Assistant[^8] | AirPlay 2[^8] | Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz)[^8] | Mains[^8] | HDMI eARC[^8] | | [Sonos Arc SL](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/sonos-soundbars#sonos-arc-sl) | | unknown | unknown | Sonos app only[^6] | unknown | AirPlay 2[^9] | Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz)[^9] | Mains[^9] | HDMI eARC[^9] | | [Sonos Beam Ultra](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-beam-ultra) | | 2026-09-29[^1] | Current[^10] | Sonos app only[^6] | Sonos Voice Control[^10] | AirPlay 2[^10] | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4 or 5 GHz)[^10] | Mains[^10] | HDMI eARC[^10] | | [Sonos Beam (Gen 2)](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-beam-gen-2) | | 2021-10-05[^4] | Current[^11] | Sonos app only[^6] | Sonos Voice Control, Alexa, Google Assistant[^11] | AirPlay 2[^11] | Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz)[^11] | Mains[^11] | HDMI eARC[^11] | | [Sonos Beam (Gen 1)](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/sonos-soundbars#sonos-beam-gen-1) | | unknown | unknown | Sonos app or S1 Controller[^6] | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | | [Sonos Ray](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-ray) | | 2022-06-07[^3] | Current[^12] | Sonos app only[^6] | unknown | AirPlay 2[^12] | Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz)[^12] | Mains[^12] | Optical[^12] | | [Sonos Playbar](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/sonos-soundbars#sonos-playbar) | | unknown | Discontinued[^13] | Sonos app or S1 Controller[^6] | None (no voice capability)[^13] | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | | [Sonos Playbase](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/sonos-soundbars#sonos-playbase) | | unknown | Discontinued[^13] | Sonos app or S1 Controller[^6] | None (no voice capability)[^13] | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | ## Timeline **Sonos soundbars: dated events** | Date | Model | Event | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2020-05-06[^7] | [Sonos Arc](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/sonos-soundbars#sonos-arc) | Announced | Announced. | | 2020-06-10[^7] | [Sonos Arc](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/sonos-soundbars#sonos-arc) | Released | Available at $799. | | 2021-09-14[^4] | [Sonos Beam (Gen 2)](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-beam-gen-2) | Announced | Announced with pre-orders open. | | 2021-10-05[^4] | [Sonos Beam (Gen 2)](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-beam-gen-2) | Released | Available at $449. | | 2022-05-11[^3] | [Sonos Ray](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-ray) | Announced | Announced with new Roam colors. | | 2022-06-07[^3] | [Sonos Ray](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-ray) | Released | Available at $279. | | 2024-10-15[^2] | [Sonos Arc Ultra](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-arc-ultra) | Announced | Announced with Sub 4. | | 2024-10-29[^2] | [Sonos Arc Ultra](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-arc-ultra) | Released | Available at $999. | | 2026-09-01[^1] | [Sonos Beam Ultra](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-beam-ultra) | Announced | Announced with Sonos Ace Ultra at $699. | | 2026-09-29[^1] | [Sonos Beam Ultra](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-beam-ultra) | Released | General availability. | ## Related pages - [Sonos](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/sonos) (brand) - [Sonos Arc Ultra](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-arc-ultra) (device) - [Sonos Beam Ultra](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-beam-ultra) (device) - [Sonos Beam (Gen 2)](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-beam-gen-2) (device) - [Sonos Ray](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-ray) (device) ## Sources [^1]: Sonos press release, 2026-09-01: Beam Ultra and Sonos Ace Ultra. https://newsroom.sonos.com/269788-sonos-welcomes-beam-ultra-and-sonos-ace-ultra-to-its-system/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13) [^2]: Sonos press release, 2024-10-15: Arc Ultra and Sub 4. https://newsroom.sonos.com/254655-sonos-reveals-arc-ultra-its-new-soundbar-featuring-sound-motion/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-14) [^3]: Sonos press release, 2022-05-11: Ray and new Roam colors (Sonos investor site). https://investors.sonos.com/news-and-events/investor-news/latest-news/2022/Upgrade-Your-Sound-With-Sonos-Ray-and-New-Colors-for-Sonos-Roam/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20) [^4]: Sonos press release, 2021-09-14: Beam (Gen 2) (Sonos investor site). https://investors.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.aspx (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20) [^5]: Sonos US store: Arc Ultra (product page and tech specs). https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultra-black (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13) [^6]: Sonos support: Sonos app version compatibility. https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-version-compatibility (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13) [^7]: Sonos press release, 2020-05-06: Arc (Sonos investor site). https://investors.sonos.com/news-and-events/investor-news/latest-news/2020/Introducing-Sonos-Arc-the-premium-smart-soundbar/default.aspx (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20) [^8]: Sonos US store: Arc (product page and tech specs). https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-black (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13) [^9]: Sonos US store: Arc SL (refurbished) (product page and tech specs). https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-sl-b-stock-shadow (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13) [^10]: Sonos US store: Beam Ultra (product page and tech specs). https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultra-black (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13) [^11]: Sonos US store: Beam (Gen 2) (product page and tech specs). https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-black (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13) [^12]: Sonos US store: Ray (product page and tech specs). https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/ray-black (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13) [^13]: Sonos support: Legacy Product Update. https://support.sonos.com/en/article/legacy-product-update (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)