Sonos Five
Score: 76/100
Sonos PLAY:1 Multi-Room Digital Music System Bundle
Score: 53/100Rankings
The Sonos Five is a high-fidelity, Wi-Fi-only speaker with six Class-D amplifiers, delivering powerful, room-filling sound and deep bass, ideal for Sonos-centric homes.
The Sonos PLAY:1 is a compact Wi-Fi speaker offering clear mids and highs, integrating into the Sonos multi-room ecosystem with support for numerous audio formats. Its lack of deep bass, Bluetooth, and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, along with a limited warranty, make it less suitable for bass-heavy or portable use.
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| ↓ lower better | 6.35 kgbest | 6.804 kg |
1 yearsbest | 0.25 years |
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Weight (kg) | 6.35 kg | 6.804 kg |
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Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 0.25 years |
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Finish | Black matte | Black |
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Reviewers commend its studio-quality sound and Trueplay calibration, while noting the lack of Bluetooth and 5 GHz Wi-Fi as drawbacks.
Users love the rich, full-bodied sound and humidity resistance, but complain about missing Bluetooth and occasional Wi-Fi hiccups.
“Powerful, clean sound with excellent dynamic range”
“Trueplay makes the room sound amazing”
“Missing Bluetooth is a disappointment”
Professional reviewers commend the PLAY:1 for its straightforward setup, clear mids and highs, and solid value, positioning it as a near-perfect entry-level multi-room speaker. The main criticism across reviews is the woofer's inability to handle deep bass at high volumes.
Everyday users consistently praise the speaker's easy installation, reliable app control, and warm vocal reproduction, especially for podcasts and smaller rooms. Recurring complaints focus on bass limitations, lack of Bluetooth, and concerns about discontinued support.
