If you’ve been waiting for some relief after Sonos raised prices earlier this year in response to US tariffs, Black Friday presents a rare opportunity. With many products on sale at their lowest prices ever for Black Friday, and the Sonos app in far better shape than it was a year ago, it’s a great time to pick up a Sonos gadget.
If you’re looking to upgrade your home theater setup before the holidays, Sonos’ entire soundbar lineup is deeply discounted through December 1, as are smart speakers like the Sonos Era 100 and the portable Roam 2. The Sonos Ace — the company’s first pair of noise-canceling headphones — are at their best price ever at several retailers, if you really want to get into the Sonos ecosystem.
Now, both sonos arc ultra (Amazon, Best Buy, Sonos) and latest sonos beam (Amazon, Best Buy, Sonos) have fallen to historic lows, with the Ultra going at $879 ($220 off) and the Beam at $349 ($150 off). The second generation beam is the smaller of the two and works well in smaller spaces like apartments. It supports Dolby Atmos and HDMI eARC, which delivers impressive sound for its size, so movies and TV shows sound rich. You can also use it as a smart speaker with support for Amazon Alexa (and Bluetooth).
However, if you’re aiming for a true home theater setup or want something better for a larger space then the Sonos Arc Ultra is the better choice. It delivers far more powerful audio, with eight woofers, three tweeters and two upward-facing Dolby Atmos speakers, giving the feeling that the sound is coming from above – something the Beam can’t replicate with its virtual height channels. It also builds on the original Arc with more immersive audio, support for Bluetooth playback, and TruePlay EQ tuning.
It is not that only the prices of soundbars have reduced. Sonos’ first pair of over-ear headphones, sonos aceNow even cheaper than before as they’re available from Amazon, Best Buy, and Sonos for $279 ($120 off). Stylish headphones combine style with impressive sound, effective noise cancellation and natural-sounding transparency mode. They’re also comfortable and offer up to 30 hours of battery life, making them perfect for marathon cross-country flights.
However, what really sets the Sonos Ace apart from other pairs of ANC headphones is their TV Audio Swap feature, which was updated in July to let you pair two headphones with the Sonos soundbar for private listening. The unique feature also supports spatial audio that adapts to your location and head tracking, allowing for a more immersive experience when watching movies, no matter what device you’re using to do so.
If you’re looking for a portable option, the company is also offering solid deals on several smart speakers — including sonos rom 2Which is available from Amazon, Best Buy, and Sonos for $139 ($40 off). The pint-sized speaker delivers clear, detailed audio, plays for up to 10 hours on a single charge, and has an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance. It supports both Apple’s AirPlay 2 and Amazon Alexa (when connected to a Wi-Fi network) and can be used right out of the box. This is a welcome change from the original ROM, which required you to work through a somewhat awkward setup process using the Sonos app.
Last but not least, if you’re in the market for a smart speaker Sonos Era 100 Down to $169 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Sonos’ online stores Sonos Era 300 (Amazon, Sonos, Best Buy) Available for $379 ($100 off). The Era 100 – arguably the best smart speaker for most people – delivers rich bass thanks to a large midwoofer and dual tweeters, with support for both Bluetooth and line-in using an optional USB-C adapter. The Era 300 builds on that experience with Dolby Atmos support as well as four tweeters that point forward, left, right and up. It also has angled woofers, which spread sound more evenly throughout the room than the Era 100.