Testseek.com have collected 171 expert reviews of the Sonos Play:1 bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Play:1 bluetooth portable speaker.
October 2013
(86%)
171 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(96%)
2774 Reviews
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The editors liked
The Sonos Play
1 is a stylish and exceptionally well-made wireless speaker
Especially for the price. It offers the full Sonos experience
With support for most key services (including Spotify
Pandora
Rdio) and super-reliable wireless streaming. Sound q
Great size and price
Attractive
Well constructed design
Excellent sound quality & volume
Ease of use and setup
Excellent sound
Reasonably affordable
Fits snugly almost anywhere
Superb sound quality
Solid build and great companion apps
Amazing amount of sound from such a small package
Compact and very well designed
Wired or wireless network connection
Perfect little addition to anyone with a Sonos system already
Deals with humidity well
Making it ideal for placement in the bathroom
The editors didn't like
Unlike Bluetooth speakers
The Sonos system can't stream from every app on your phone or tablet -- so there's no support for iTunes Radio
For instance. The lack of a built-in battery limits room-to-room mobility
Light on bass
$299
Requires AC power (no battery)
No 3.5mm audio jack
Midrange can become muddy
Quite heavy
Living rooms will want two
Sonos app can feel limiting
Setup could be easier
Can't stream to the speaker
No battery included in the unit
Requires the Sonos Bridge
Which means first time buyers can't just spend the initial price to gain access into the Sonos system
For existing Sonos users, the PLAY:1 is a no-brainer. Affordable enough to slot easily into an existing zone that needs a little extra oomph, and yet capable enough to keep up the company’s reputation for audiophile-friendly quality, it’s equally at h...
Published: 2013-10-14, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
The Sonos Play:1 is a stylish and exceptionally well-made wireless speaker, especially for the price. It offers the full Sonos experience, with support for most key services (including Spotify, Pandora, Rdio) and super-reliable wireless streaming. Sound q
Unlike Bluetooth speakers, the Sonos system can't stream from every app on your phone or tablet -- so there's no support for iTunes Radio, for instance. The lack of a built-in battery limits room-to-room mobility
The Sonos Play:1 finally brings the company's wireless audio magic to the masses, in a fantastically designed compact speaker that's just $199.
Published: 2019-05-14, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Still the best user experience, Good service support,
Individual speakers can be trumped for sound, No hi-res support,
While we still hope that Sonos has a change of heart and adds hi-res support in the near future, we don't believe its absence is a deal-breaker.But if you do, you should look at what Bluesound offers. Those looking for a simpler, cheaper and better-soundi...
Abstract: Sonos' apps are available on iOS and Android and there's also desktop software available for Windows and OS X. There are also third-party alternatives if you want an app that works across Windows 10 on desktops and mobile devices. You can use either Phono...
Sonos is definitely an audio brand that you can trust. Unfortunately their products will often come with a price tag to match this. This is not the case with the Play 1 and you really do get a quality sound system for your money. Its design will blend in...
Abstract: Sonos is famous for its wireless multi-room speakers but it can be hard to know which one is best for you. We explain everything you need to know about Sonos including the app, controller, music services, features, reviews and more. Founded back in 2002...
Published: 2017-11-23, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Great sound quality, compact design, seamless multi-room audio, easy setup, compatible with over 80 music streaming services, Trueplay compatible, voice control through Alexa-enabled device
Voice control requires additional device, newer Sonos One has more seamless design, sound quality not as good as Play:3
The Sonos Play:1 is a great little speaker that has so much potential beyond the speaker itself that we can't recommend it enough as a starting place to embrace the Sonos system. That said, four years following its launch and it's got some serious competi...
Great sound quality, Compact design, Seamless multi-room audio, Easy setup, Compatible with over 80 music streaming services, Trueplay compatible, Voice control through Alexa-enabled device
Voice control requires additional device, Newer Sonos One has more seamless design, Sound quality not as good as Play:3
The Sonos Play:1 is a great little speaker that has so much potential beyond the speaker itself that we can't recommend it enough as a starting place to embrace the Sonos system. That said, four years following its launch and it's got some serious competi...
The Sonos One is hugely promising. It sounds great, it gives you access to a tried-and-tested multiroom ecosytem, and it appears to be perfectly integrated with the super-useful Amazon Alexa assistant. Then there's the upcoming Google Home compatibility...
Published: 2017-10-04, Author: Robert , review by: stuff.tv
Audio sounds great, Lovely design, Easy to use setup and app
A little hard of hearing compared to the Echo
If you care about music and have kitted out your home with at least a smattering of smart kit, then the Sonos One should be teetering close to the top of your Christmas list right now. The Play:1 was a fine wireless speaker, so adding to Alexa to it seems...
