The Coolest Pieces of Gear We Tested This Week

Call it the Swiss Army soundbar, capable of handling three tasks you’d normally need separate devices for. Not only is the Sonos Beam a killer home theater soundbar at a ridiculously good price, but it also delivers the brand’s trademark multiroom magic—meaning it can work with other Sonos speakers spread throughout your house. And it does it all with built-in voice controls, effectively turning it into a smart home hub and negating the need for a standalone Echo device. — Seth Porges, Contributor

[$400; sonos.com]

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