Short answer: the EarFun Uboom L. It ranks #2 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $49.79; the Sonos Play ranks #56, rated 3.5/5, and costs $299, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The EarFun Uboom L is the better-sounding, lighter choice. A great value medium speaker with clear, natural sound, waterproofing, and a Video Mode that keeps audio in sync with video. At 1.4 lbs (650 g) it weighs much less than the Sonos Play at 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Sonos Play lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Sonos Play lacks. The catch: It cannot produce real low-bass rumble or fill a large, noisy space, and the top end loses some detail.
The Sonos Play is the longer-running choice. 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 16 for the EarFun Uboom L. The catch: 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 EarFun Uboom L. 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 great value medium speaker with clear, natural sound, waterproofing, and a Video Mode that keeps audio in sync with video.
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
| EarFun Uboom L | Sonos Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.79 after coupon UBOOMLWC | $299.00 |
| Ranked | #2 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #56 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (firmware >= 1.2.6) | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 216ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (10 band, firmware >= 1.2.6) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 400ms normal / 66ms low latency mode | - |
| Maximum SPL | 103dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs (650 g) | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 3.1” x 8.3” x 2.8” (78 x 210 x 72 mm) | 7.6” x 4.4” x 3” (192.3 x 112.5 x 76.7 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 55mm drivers + 2x passive radiators | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters |
| Amplifier Power | 28W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
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