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Sonos

Sonos Play

Name: Sonos Play
Brand: Sonos
SKU: B0GJRV3MZC
Price: 299.00 USD

Current price · Amazon US

$299

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Value for Money & durability / build quality

6/ 10

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A 6 puts its value for money in the bottom quarter of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 57 of the 159 we've cataloged.

8/ 10

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A 8 puts its durability / build quality in the bottom quarter of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 54 of the 159 we've cataloged.

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Key specs

Battery Life Wireless

14 hBelow average

14 h

5 h42 h

below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 130 of 159 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP67Most common

IP6738%IPX732%IPX49%IP687%

IP67 is the most common — on 38% of the 123 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).

Bluetooth Version

5.3Most common

5.335%5.019%5.411%4.29%

5.3 is the most common — on 35% of the 129 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).

Is Portable

YesMost common

True91%False9%

True is the most common — on 91% of the 152 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless: 14 h
Charging Method: Proprietary dock, USB-C
Fast Charging: No
Powerbank Output: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IP67
Floating Design: No

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Connection Type: Bluetooth, wifi, wired-aux-3.5mm, usb
Multi Speaker Chain: Yes
Stereo Pairing: Yes

Design

Is Portable: Yes
Color Options: Black, white
Dimensions Depth: 76 mm
Dimensions Height: 192 mm
Dimensions Width: 112 mm
Carry Strap: Yes
Mounting Type: Bookshelf/tabletop
Power Source: Rechargeable battery
Weight: 1300 g

Features

Speakerphone: No
Companion App: IOS + Android
Voice Assistant Support: Alexa

Release

Date: 2026-03-10
Msrp Usd: 299 USD
Year: 2026

Sound

Amplification: Active (powered)
Channels: 2.1
Driver Count: 4

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

7.6/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed March 2026

Design8.0

Portability7.0

Features9.0

Value6.0

The verdict

The Sonos Play is a solid portable speaker that fits best inside the Sonos ecosystem. It’s durable, easy to move around the house, and the Wi-Fi features add a lot of streaming flexibility. At $299, most of the value comes from those Wi-Fi features rather than Bluetooth alone. If you already use Sonos speakers, the Play can make sense. If you just want a Bluetooth speaker, there are cheaper options that do the job just as well.

✓Liked: IP67, Apple AirPlay 2, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, Charging dock included

✕Could be better: Price, App needs Wi-Fi to work

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