SONOS RAY

No self-respecting film fan should be marathoning 2022's best flicks over the festive break using just their TV's measly built-in speakers.

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At the very least they're going to need a soundbar, and Sonos's latest also happens to be its most affordable yet. To get the bad stuff out of the way, the Sonos Ray doesn't have Dolby Atmos (though Dolby Digital is supported) or an HDMI port, forcing you to hook it up via optical. But everything that people love about Sonos, from sleek design and great sound to AirPlay 2 support and seamless wireless integration with an existing Sonos setup, is included in this smart bar.

Hear today

Voice control from Google Assistant or Alexa is supported, but that will require you to alongside use the Ray a smart speaker.

Bands on the run

Thanks to AirPlay 2 support, the Ray can double as a fine speaker for music as well as telly... but the lack of Bluetooth is a shame.

Wall stand together

The Ray is a compact soundbar that'll easily fit in any living room; but if you lack shelf space, there's a wall-mounting kit.