Sonos Five
Score: 76/100
Sonos RAYG1US1BLK
Score: 66/100Rankings
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 Ray is a compact 2.0 soundbar that delivers clear dialogue and balanced music, integrating smoothly with the Sonos ecosystem via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and AirPlay 2. Its small footprint and easy setup suit small rooms, but the lack of HDMI, Dolby Atmos, and deep bass limit home-theater capabilities.
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| ↓ lower better | 6.35 kg | 1.95 kgbest |
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Weight (kg) | 6.35 kg | 1.95 kg |
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Finish | Black matte | Matte |
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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.
Professional reviewers commend the Ray for its compact footprint, clear and balanced sound, and effortless integration into the Sonos ecosystem, noting it as a solid upgrade over built-in TV speakers. However, they criticize the absence of HDMI, Dolby Atmos, and deep bass.
Everyday users appreciate the Ray's noticeable improvement over TV speakers, easy app-based setup, and sleek look, especially when paired with existing Sonos gear. Common complaints focus on the missing HDMI connection, weak bass that often requires a separate Sub, and the lack of built-in voice assistants or Bluetooth for direct phone playback.
“Powerful, clean sound with excellent dynamic range”
“Trueplay makes the room sound amazing”
“Missing Bluetooth is a disappointment”
