Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Harman Kardon Citation 200 ranks #13 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $130; the Sonos Play ranks #56 of 178 medium speakers by sound quality at $299.
Why pick the Harman Kardon Citation 200: A portable smart speaker with Wi-Fi, Google Assistant and deep bass for its size, now discontinued but worth buying used. Watch for: Overly boomy by default, you can short press the Bluetooth and volume down buttons simultaneously to decrease the bass, and the Bluetooth and volume up buttons simultaneously to increase it.
The Sonos Play is the longer-running, lighter 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 8 for the Harman Kardon Citation 200. At 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) it weighs much less than the Harman Kardon Citation 200 at 6.3 lbs (2.85 kg). It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the Harman Kardon Citation 200. 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.
One note: the Harman Kardon Citation 200 is discontinued, but it still ranks #13 of 117 large speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Harman Kardon Citation 200 ($130) for a large speaker; the Sonos Play ($299) suits a medium speaker instead.
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A portable smart speaker with Wi-Fi, Google Assistant and deep bass for its size, now discontinued but worth buying used.
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
| Harman Kardon Citation 200 | Sonos Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $130 Discontinued | $299.00 |
| Ranked | #13 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #56 of 178 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 6.3 lbs (2.85 kg) | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | Yes (Harman Kardon app) | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 7” x 8.6” x 6.8” (178 x 219 x 172 mm) | 7.6” x 4.4” x 3” (192.3 x 112.5 x 76.7 mm) |
| Drivers | 5” woofer, 1” tweeter | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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