Short answer: the Bogasing G4. It ranks #27 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $42.49; the Sonos Play ranks #56, rated 3.5/5, and costs $299, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Bogasing G4 is the better-sounding, lighter option. A light, affordable waterproof speaker with surprisingly strong bass for its size, solid loudness, long battery life and stereo pairing. At 1.8 lbs (830 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Sonos Play at 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg). The tradeoff: The upper treble is boosted and uneven, while the mids sit slightly behind the bass and highs, so it is not a neutral choice for vocal-focused music.
The case for the Sonos Play: A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with wide stereo sound, a long lasting swappable battery, waterproofing and full Sonos multiroom support. Watch for: Bass distorts noticeably on bass-heavy tracks at default settings, and the distortion persists even after enabling Trueplay tuning and manually pulling bass back in the app.
Buy the Bogasing G4. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Sonos Play and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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A light, affordable waterproof speaker with surprisingly strong bass for its size, solid loudness, long battery life and stereo pairing.
A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with wide stereo sound, a long lasting swappable battery, waterproofing and full Sonos multiroom support.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bogasing G4 | Sonos Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $42.49 | $299.00 |
| Ranked | #27 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #56 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 16ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 90ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs (0.83 kg) | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LE Audio with LC3 | SBC |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | - |
| Drivers | Two drivers and passive radiators | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | 8.9”H x 2.5”W x 3.4”D (225 x 64 x 86 mm) | 7.6” x 4.4” x 3” (192.3 x 112.5 x 76.7 mm) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
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