90
Haley Sprankle
Wired
“The Sonos Ray was the easiest piece of electronics I’ve ever set up.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Clean clear audio
- Strong dialogue reproduction
- Large sound field
- Works with other Sonos speakers
- Compact budget friendly design
- Dynamic range for movies and music
Points of Contention
- No HDMI ARC
- Limited bass response
- Stereo only imaging
- No voice assistant features
- TruePlay tuning is iPhone‑only
Professional Reviews
6 reviews from 6 critics80
Matt Bolton
TechRadar
“The Sonos Ray is a major sound upgrade compared to the built‑in speakers of just about any TV, and gets a massive recommendation on the front.”
80
Simon Cohen
Digital Trends
“Sonos sets the stage for a much more affordable home theater system with the Ray.”
70
Chris Welch
The Verge
The Sonos Ray delivers clear dialogue and fits well in tight spaces at an affordable price, but lacks HDMI connectivity, Dolby Atmos support, and has unreliable remote control functionality. It is a worthwhile upgrade from TV speakers for budget-conscious buyers, though less appealing for those seeking a fully featured home theater system.
70
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Sonos Ray soundbar is acceptable for mixed usage.”
60
Will Greenwald
PCMag
“The Ray is the smallest, most affordable soundbar that works with any Sonos multi-room system, but it's a bit too pricey for its bass-light performance and relative lack of features.”
