Sonos Play review: a versatile Bluetooth speaker for the Sonos world
The Verge • • technology
Key Points:
- Sonos has released the Play, a new $299 portable speaker that combines Wi-Fi Sonos system integration with Bluetooth and water resistance, filling a niche between the smaller Roam 2 and larger Move 2 models.
- The Play offers up to 24 hours of battery life, weighs 2.87 pounds, and features IP67 dust and water resistance, making it highly portable and durable for indoor and outdoor use.
- Sound tuning emphasizes midrange and treble, which may sound shouty at higher volumes, but the speaker delivers clear vocals and instruments; it supports Auto Trueplay for adaptive sound adjustment and stereo pairing over Wi-Fi.
- The speaker includes a charging base (without a wall adapter), USB-C charging with power bank functionality, and supports voice control via Sonos Voice Control or Alexa, though Google Assistant is not available.
- While the Play is a versatile option for expanding or starting a Sonos system, audiophiles may prefer the Era 100 series for stationary use due to better sound quality and lower price, but the Play stands out as the most flexible Sonos portable speaker to date.
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