Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II). It ranks #53 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $194; the Sonos Play ranks #56, rated 3.5/5, and costs $299, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) is the lighter choice. A compact speaker that plays all around to fill a room, with a speakerphone mic and splash resistance. At 1.5 lbs (680 g) it weighs much less than the Sonos Play at 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg). The catch: RTINGS found it lacks low bass, so there’s little deep thump or rumble.
The Sonos Play is the longer-running, tougher option. A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with wide stereo sound, a long lasting swappable battery, waterproofing and full Sonos multiroom support. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 13 for the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II). It is rated IP67 against IP55 for the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II). It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II). 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 Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II). 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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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) | Sonos Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $194.00 | $299.00 |
| Ranked | #53 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #56 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Drivers | 1x full-range driver, 2x passive radiator | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters |
| Dimensions | 6”H x 3.2”W x 3.2”D (152 x 82 x 82 mm) | 7.6” x 4.4” x 3” (192.3 x 112.5 x 76.7 mm) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.3 |
| App | Bose Connect | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| EQ | - | No |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II): reviews by Danny Pops, SoundGuys and RTINGS.
- Sonos Play: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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