Sonos releases two new products, including $299 portable AirPlay 2 speaker
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Sonos has officially launched the Sonos Play, a new portable Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 speaker priced at $299, positioned between the Move 2 and Roam 2 models.
- The Sonos Play offers 24 hours of battery life, an IP67 waterproof design, a built-in power bank, and a charging base for home use, with features like WiFi connectivity for multi-room grouping and Trueplay tuning.
- For the first time, Sonos allows grouping multiple speakers directly via Bluetooth when away from home, enabling synchronized playback with up to three additional Sonos Play or Move 2 speakers.
- Sonos also introduced the Era 100 SL, a mic-free version of the Era 100 speaker priced at $189, offering room-filling sound and easy integration into the Sonos system with a simplified feature set.
- Both new speakers are available now, with the Sonos Play available for pre-order ahead of its March 31 release.
