Short answer: the Sonos Play for better sound quality, the Soundcore 2 for the lower price. The Sonos Play ranks #56 of 177 medium speakers, rated 3.5/5, at $299. The Soundcore 2 ranks #105, rated 3.0/5, at $29.98, $269.02 cheaper.
The Soundcore 2 is the lighter pick. A cheap, light waterproof stereo speaker with a long rated battery, an aux input and pairing with a second unit. At 0.7 lbs (318 g) it weighs much less than the Sonos Play at 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg). Watch for: Bass is specified only down to 70Hz, so the low end is limited.
The Sonos Play is the better-sounding choice. A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with wide stereo sound, a long lasting swappable battery, waterproofing and full Sonos multiroom support. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. 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 Soundcore 2 when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the Sonos Play when sound quality outweighs the price instead.
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A cheap, light waterproof stereo speaker with a long rated battery, an aux input and pairing with a second unit.
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
| Soundcore 2 | Sonos Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.98 | $299.00 |
| Ranked | #105 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #56 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (318 g) | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 2x 38mm fullrange | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters |
| Dimensions | 6.6” x 1.9” x 2.2” (168 x 47 x 56 mm) | 7.6” x 4.4” x 3” (192.3 x 112.5 x 76.7 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 12W | - |
| App | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | - |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
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