Short answer: the Bogasing M5. Both are rated 3.5/5 for sound quality (#61 and #56 of 177 medium speakers), and the Bogasing M5 costs $52.99 against $299 for the Sonos Play, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
The Bogasing M5 is the lighter option. A compact, backpack friendly speaker with very long battery life and USB-C charging at a budget price. At 1.7 lbs (757 g) it weighs much less than the Sonos Play at 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Sonos Play lacks. The catch: Front/rear driver configuration.
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. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Bogasing M5. 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 M5. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $246.01 less than the Sonos Play.
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A compact, backpack friendly speaker with very long battery life and USB-C charging at a budget price.
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 M5 | Sonos Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $52.99 | $299.00 |
| Ranked | #61 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #56 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 61Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Stereo | No (front/rear drivers) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs (757 g) | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 6.3” x 3” x 2.8” (160 x 76 x 71 mm) | 7.6” x 4.4” x 3” (192.3 x 112.5 x 76.7 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | - |
| Drivers | 30W system | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
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