Key Takeaways
1. Sustainable Design: The Sonos Play is made from recycled plastics, features a halogen-free circuit board, and has recyclable packaging, making it the company’s most sustainable portable speaker yet.
2. Advanced Features: It includes three Class-H digital amplifiers, two tweeters, one mid-woofer, Automatic TruePlay for optimizing sound, and voice control with far-field microphones.
3. Connectivity Options: The speaker supports WiFi, Bluetooth, and can connect via a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter, with additional support for ethernet and reverse wired charging.
4. Durability: Rated IP67 for dust and water resistance, the Sonos Play is designed for outdoor use and can sync with other Sonos speakers, but cannot stereo pair with the Move 2 due to different sound profiles.
5. Battery Life and Pricing: It offers up to 24 hours of battery life, charges wirelessly, and is available for pre-order at $299, with a release date set for March 31.
After an early listing and a leak revealing its price, Sonos has officially announced its new Bluetooth speaker, the Sonos Play. It has also begun accepting pre-orders ahead of its release later this month.
Design and Sustainability
Available in Black and White, both with a matte finish, the Sonos Play is shaped like an elliptical cylinder. Sonos says it is its most sustainable portable speaker yet, claiming it is made from recycled plastics, features a halogen-free printed circuit board, and comes in recyclable packaging. On top of that, the battery is user-replaceable.
Features and Control
The Sonos Play has three Class-H digital amplifiers, two tweeters, and one mid-woofer. It also includes Automatic TruePlay, a software feature that constantly optimizes the speaker’s output to fit the environment and the content playing. There are far-field microphones with beam-forming and echo cancellation on the speaker for voice control.
If you don’t want to use voice control, you can flick the microphone mute button on the back, and use the button on the top of the speaker or the companion app to control it. The app can also be used to adjust the speaker’s EQ.
Connectivity and Durability
The Sonos Play supports WiFi and Bluetooth for wire-free connection, or you can use a Sonos Line-in adapter (USB-C to 3.5mm adapter) to connect it to an audio source such as a turntable. The USB-C port also supports ethernet and reverse wired charging.
Rated IP67 for dust and water resistance, the Sonos Play is suitable for outdoor use and will survive immersion in water. Sonos says it can also be synced to two or more Sonos Play or Move 2 speakers (available on Amazon for $499) when you want to fill a very large space. However, you can’t stereo pair the Play and the Move 2 as they use different sound profiles.
Battery Life and Pricing
According to the spec sheet, the Sonos Play has a battery life of up to 24 hours, and it charges via a wireless charging base that is included in the box. However, owners will have to provide their own power adapter or purchase one from Sonos.
The Sonos Play is available to pre-order now for $299 on Amazon. It is also available in the UK for £299, and for €349 in the rest of Europe. It is expected to be released on March 31. The battery replacement kit can also be purchased now for $69 on the Sonos US website. It is priced at £49 in the UK and €49 in Europe, however, it is not yet available to buy in these regions.
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