Trending Now - Sonos Play: the Ultimate Portable Speaker Experience
WHO:
Nathan Ingraham, reviewer for Engadget
Senior reviewer from The Verge with over 20 years of experience in AV
Sonos, Inc.
Nathan Ingraham, reviewer for Engadget
Senior reviewer from The Verge with over 20 years of experience in AV
WHAT:
The Play features a built-in durable rubber carrying loop.
The Play has a charging base that requires at least an 18W charger, which does not come included.
The Play can act as a power bank for other devices.
The Play's battery is user-replaceable.
The Play can connect to turntables and CD players via a line-in dongle.
The Play can group multiple speakers over Bluetooth, allowing for speaker-to-speaker grouping technology with no audible lag.
Sonos announced the Play, a new portable speaker, in March 2026.
The Play is priced at $299.
The Play has a battery life rated for up to 24 hours.
The Play weighs 2.87 pounds and has dimensions of 7.57 x 4.43 x 3.02 inches.
The Play features IP67 dust and water resistance.
The Play includes features like Auto Trueplay, AirPlay 2, and Bluetooth 5.3.
The Play has two angled tweeters, a front-firing midwoofer, and two passive radiators.
The Play can connect to other Sonos speakers and can be used as a power bank.
WHERE:
The Play can be used indoors and outdoors, including locations like backyards and porches.
WHEN:
The Play was announced in March 2026.
Sonos has not released a consumer product for nearly a year and a half prior to the Play.
WHY:
The Play is intended to serve as a versatile option in Sonos's portable speaker lineup, bridging the gap between the larger Move 2 and the smaller Roam 2.
HOW:
The Play can be controlled via Amazon Alexa or the Sonos Voice Assistant.
The Play's Auto Trueplay feature allows it to constantly listen and adjust the tuning based on the environment.
The Play can be paired with other Sonos speakers for stereo sound when connected to Wi-Fi, but this feature is not available over Bluetooth.
The Play can be charged using a USB-C port and comes with a charging base.
The speaker can connect to audio sources via Bluetooth or line-in using a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter.
The Play can be paired with other Sonos speakers for stereo sound when connected to Wi-Fi.
(UPDATED March 26, 2026 21:09 UTC)
The Play, a new audio device, features a durable rubber carrying loop and a charging base that requires at least an 18W charger, which is not included. It can also act as a power bank for other devices, has a user-replaceable battery, and connects to turntables and CD players via a line-in dongle, while allowing for Bluetooth speaker grouping with no audible lag. Additionally, The Play can be controlled through Amazon Alexa or the Sonos Voice Assistant, and its Auto Trueplay feature continuously adjusts the sound based on the environment, although stereo pairing with other Sonos speakers is only available when connected to Wi-Fi.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 19:25 UTC)
Sonos has announced the Play, a new portable speaker priced at $299, which features a battery life of up to 24 hours and weighs 2.87 pounds. The Play is designed for both indoor and outdoor use, boasting IP67 dust and water resistance, along with advanced features like Auto Trueplay, AirPlay 2, and Bluetooth 5.3. This versatile speaker can connect to other Sonos devices for stereo sound and serves as a power bank, bridging the gap between the larger Move 2 and the smaller Roam 2 in Sonos's portable lineup.