Sonos Play:1
Score: 70/100
Sonos Move Gen 1
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Sonos Move (Gen 1) is a portable indoor/outdoor smart speaker delivering high-fidelity, room-filling sound with strong bass and an IP56-rated, weather-resistant design. Its substantial 3 kg weight, bass compression at maximum volume, and a non-weather-proof charging base limit true portability. It is best suited for homeowners who want premium Sonos multi-room audio on patios or large indoor spaces.
The Sonos Play:1 is a compact wireless smart speaker that provides rich, room-filling sound with Trueplay tuning and Sonos multi-room support. Its lack of voice assistant, Bluetooth, and aux input limit flexibility for users seeking more connectivity. Best suited for users building a Sonos system in small to medium spaces who prioritize sound quality over extra features.
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18,000 Hzbest | — | |
90 mmbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,850 gbest | 3,000 g |
90 mmbest | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
162 mm | 240 mmbest | |
119 mmbest | — | |
119 mmbest | — |
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Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi-Fi | 802.11ac |
Controls(2) | ||
Voice Assistant Support | false | true |
Touch Controls | false | true |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 1850 g | 3000 g |
Height (mm) | 162 mm | 240 mm |
Width (mm) | 119 mm | 125-160 mm |
Depth (mm) | 119 mm | 126-160 mm |
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Professional reviewers praise the Play:1 for its surprisingly pure and clean sound, noting its ability to reach around 100 dB SPL across a wide frequency range without distortion. The Trueplay DSP tuning is highlighted as a key differentiator that tailors audio to the room, and its seamless integration into Sonos multi-room and 5.1 home-theater systems is seen as a major strength. However, critics point out the absence of voice control and limited low-frequency output compared to larger speakers.
Everyday users appreciate the speaker's high-volume capability, easy wireless setup, and flexibility to group or ungroup speakers for different playlists. Common praise centers on its compact size delivering room-filling sound. Recurring complaints focus on the lack of an aux input, the need for multiple units in larger spaces, and occasional issues with the flat Ethernet cable.
Professional reviewers commend the Move for its accurate, room-filling sound, strong bass extension, and solid IP56 durability, awarding high scores for sound quality and portability. They also highlight seamless Sonos ecosystem integration and versatile connectivity, while noting drawbacks such as bass compression at full volume, limited EQ depth, and the speaker's substantial 3 kg weight that hampers true portability.
Everyday users praise the Move's powerful bass, long battery life, easy setup, and weather-resistant build, especially for stationary outdoor use like patios and yards. Common criticisms focus on the heavy weight, an uncomfortable handle, and the non-weather-proof charging base, with several users mentioning bass compression when cranked to maximum volume.
“handles pretty high volume without issues”
“Easy wireless setup”
