Short answer: the Sonos Play for better sound quality, the Walla Sound for the lower price. The Sonos Play ranks #56 of 177 medium speakers, rated 3.5/5, at $299. The Walla Sound ranks #163, rated 2.2/5, at $49.99, $249.01 cheaper.
The Walla Sound is the lighter choice. A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone. At 0.7 lbs (300 g) it weighs much less than the Sonos Play at 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg). The catch: No bass, gets distorted when turned up.
The Sonos Play is the better-sounding, 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 8 for the Walla Sound. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Walla Sound. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Walla Sound. 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 Walla Sound if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Sonos Play if sound quality matters more than the price.
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A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone.
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
| Walla Sound | Sonos Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $299.00 |
| Ranked | #163 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #56 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 10W (2 x 5W) | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~90Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (300 g) | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 2.7” x 2.7” x 6.3” (68 x 68 x 160 mm) | 7.6” x 4.4” x 3” (192.3 x 112.5 x 76.7 mm) |
| Drivers | 30mm metal diaphragm driver | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
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