Name: One SL
Brand: Sonos
SKU: 356340
Rating: 3.6 (61 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.7 / 5

Dolby Atmos delivers surprisingly good sound
Sonos One SL provides impressive sound quality for a relatively reasonable price
sound quality is impressive for such a small speaker

This is only measured for speakers and smart screens connected to mains power
lack of either a Bluetooth connection or physical port
SL lacks any way to connect to it without the internet

Sonos One SL - Pros & Cons

Dolby Atmos delivers surprisingly good sound
Sonos One SL provides impressive sound quality for a relatively reasonable price
sound quality is impressive for such a small speaker
app also works great for managing a multi-speaker system
textured
bluesy and three dimensional
sonic performance
streaming options and app-support are among
better-built
battery-powered
Vocals and lead instruments are clear and present
subtle design helps it seamlessly blend in with your home decor
fantastic voice assistant support with Google Assistant and Alexa built-in
resulting in a wider and more natural-sounding soundstage
The treble is clear and offers good clarity
the One SL also offers a good range of volume
premium sound quality
sleek design
connectivity
and durability make
SL performs well across the board
offering on-par sound quality in an updated
sophisticated package
the SL is a good value for the money
excellent sound quality and usability
it is steam
moisture
and humidity-resistant
easy-to-use voice commands and superb sound
speaker is compatible with any smartphone and offers a couple of extra perks
The touch controls are responsive as is the smart assistant microphone
the One is best for background listening
speaker that sounds great and is easy to control once
Sonos One sounds better than the original Echo
of versatility
sound quality and affordability
relatively affordable and sounds much better
smart home controls from both systems and its far-field microphone performs well
excellent sound
It works very well with both Alexa and Google Assistant

This is only measured for speakers and smart screens connected to mains power
lack of either a Bluetooth connection or physical port
SL lacks any way to connect to it without the internet
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
there is no physical audio port
the SL loses all of its functionality
have many options for placing it in corners or on shelves
Bluetooth is only used for setup
rating is not included in our total score
lack of the aforementioned Automatic Trueplay feature
it lacks a microphone
A horrible location for retailers for more than an entire year
products are not updated with the latest firmware
Sonos is a bit messy
it is not difficult to operate the system
sound image behind is somewhat behind with Sonos
the sound is always a bit thin
Sonos One SL utterly without function
drop-off in performance
you have to gradually walk around the room moving your iPhone up and down
Sonos One is not able to do this
it lacks a few of the capabilities of those speakers
Alexa or Google Assistant Just like the Sonos Beam
touch-sensitive buttons
The One costs twice as much as an Amazon Echo
Sonos One SL does not have a microphone or smart features
the speaker s surface picks up a lot of fingerprints
its tendency to highlight fingerprints
not water-resistant and does not have any official IP rating
Sonos isn t the only brand of smart speaker on the market
no microphone array now
you can only have full voice control over Spotify
lagged behind in the race to become smart
punches above its weight in terms of audio quality
there s no support for voice calling
it lacks an AUX port
it still lacks Bluetooth support
it lacks a bit of low-bass
No audio streaming via Bluetooth
Sonos device can t be shared with multiple accounts across a household
lack of microphone and voice assistants
features no microphones or native voice assistants
it s still not cheap
does not have a mic array
only the Roam costs less than the SL
not splash or water-resistant
plug it into a power outlet
it is not a portable speaker

Sonos - Video Reviews (9)

Sonos One SL: How it's different to the Sonos One

SONOS ONE SL | They Finally Got It! | SHADOW EDITION

Sonos One SL - Full Specifications

Number of drivers	2
Recommended usage	Home

Colour of product	Black White
Speaker placement	Tabletop/bookshelf
Volume control	Touch

AirPlay	yes

Tweeter	yes

Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless

Weight	4.08 lb
Height	6.36 in
Width	4.71 in
Depth	4.71 in

Amplifier	Built-in

Woofer	yes

Sonos One SL - Q&A (5)

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kory_witting
about 2 years ago
Is The Sonos One SL waterproof?
alexis
about 2 years ago
No, the Sonos One SL is not waterproof nor is it water resistant.
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esteban
over 2 years ago
Is The Sonos One SL discontinued?
morris_schneider
about 2 years ago
No, Sonos is officially discontinued the Sonos Play:1 and replacing it with the Sonos One SL.
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coleman.langworth
about 2 years ago
Does Sonos One SL work with Google Home?
almeta
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Sonos One SL works with Google Assistant-enabled device, like a Google Home or Google Home Mini.
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charley.west
about 2 years ago
Is The Sonos One SL battery powered?
sidney.ebert
about 2 years ago
No, Sonos One SL isn't battery operated. It needs plugged into wall outlet all the time.
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jae.klocko
over 2 years ago
Does the Sonos One SL have Bluetooth?
catrina
about 2 years ago
Yes, the Sonos One SL uses low-energy Bluetooth. You can communicate along with your smartphone or cell device.
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Sonos One SL Sonos - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.7

Based on 10 reviews

whathifi

Published: 10.12.2020

Sonos One SL review

A Sonos One without voice control is still a great wireless speaker

PCMAG

Published: 08.03.2022

Sonos Roam SL Review

3.5

The portable Sonos Roam SL is the exact same speaker as the non-SL model for $20 less, minus a microphone for voice control.

TechRadar

Published: 22.09.2021

Sonos One SL review

Remember the world before voice assistants?

SoundGuys

Published: 26.04.2022

Sonos One (Gen 2) review

Whether you're looking to turn your home into a Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa smart home, you should check out the Sonos One (Gen 2).

Sonos One SL Sonos One SL: Simply Average or the Best Wireless Kitchen Speaker Ever?

ecoustics

Published: 25.07.2021

Sonos One SL: Simply Average or the Best Wireless Kitchen Speaker Ever?

Audiophiles who hate the Sonos One SL speakers are completely missing the point and oblivious to the superiority of the S2 app.

Sonos One SL Sonos One review: the best smart speaker for audiophiles

the Guardian

Published: 15.02.2018

Sonos One review: the best smart speaker for audiophiles

The company’s first foray into smart tech adds Amazon’s Alexa to a great wireless speaker to create a formidable combo

RTINGS.com

Published: 02.03.2021

Sonos One SL Review

3.3

The Sonos One SL is the microphone-free variant of the Sonos One Gen 2. While it doesn't support voice assistants, it retains the audio-centric features of the G...

Sonos One SL Alexa and Google Assistant never sounded so good

CNET

Published: 30.05.2019

Alexa and Google Assistant never sounded so good

With great sound, a compact size and the option of either Google Assistant or Alexa, the Sonos One reaffirms its place as the best smart speaker for the money.

Sonos One SL Sonos One SL Review: A smart speaker that could have a higher IQ | Best Buys

Mail Online

Published: 15.04.2021

Sonos One SL Review: A smart speaker that could have a higher IQ | Best Buys

Is the Sonos One SL the right smart speaker for you? We review its pros and cons from sound quality to design, features and more.

TechGearLab

Published: 18.10.2019

Sonos One SL Review

4.2

For those looking for a great sounding home speaker on a budget, the Sonos SL is a fantastic choice. It booms with such bass power and sings with such...