Short answer: the Tribit Xsound Plus 2. It ranks #36 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $69.99; the Sonos Play ranks #56, rated 3.5/5, and costs $299, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Tribit Xsound Plus 2 is the better-sounding, lighter option. An affordable waterproof stereo speaker with long battery life and an app EQ that can tune it to sound well balanced. At 1.8 lbs (798 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. Watch for: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs.
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. The tradeoff: 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 Tribit Xsound Plus 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Sonos Play and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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An affordable waterproof stereo speaker with long battery life and an app EQ that can tune it to sound well balanced.
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
| Tribit Xsound Plus 2 | Sonos Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $299.00 |
| Ranked | #36 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #56 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 16ms | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs (798 g) | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 7.8” x 2.8” x 2.6” (198 x 71 x 66 mm) | 7.6” x 4.4” x 3” (192.3 x 112.5 x 76.7 mm) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Strap | Yes (strap) | - |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
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