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Sonos One

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Pros

  • neat
  • stylish and comfortably outperforms sonic
  • they re visually and sonically identical

Cons

  • Alexa does seem less responsive on the Sonos One
  • occasionally succumb to a few head-scratching foibles
  • smart home skills lag behind the competition and is too fussy

Key specs

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  • yes

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Sonos One - Pros & Cons

Sonos One

Pros

  • neat
  • stylish and comfortably outperforms sonic
  • they re visually and sonically identical
  • gives you a much simpler way to control your Sonos setup
  • accessible
  • easy to use and generally nice and speedy
  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries
  • sounds as good as the best speakers in the house
  • great balance of sound and smarts

Cons

  • Alexa does seem less responsive on the Sonos One
  • occasionally succumb to a few head-scratching foibles
  • smart home skills lag behind the competition and is too fussy
  • occasional low-end resonances hamper bass precision
  • first smart speaker is certainly not its first speaker
  • those speakers are still boring
  • it sounds terrible
  • Alexa living inside the One can only summon streams from the services Alexa supports
  • High-end extension is slightly lacking at soft volumes
  • audio latency induced by AirPlay2 is unnoticeable when watching videos
  • Bass distorts from nominal to loud volumes

Sonos One - Technical Overview

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1800 g
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Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g

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Sonos One - Full Specifications

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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Built-in displayno
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Connectivity
USBno
Other connectors
Ethernet
Bluetoothno
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)0
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
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Power
Battery operatedno
Electric (not USB)yes
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Dimensions
Height6.34 in
Width4.71 in
Depth4.71 in
Weight63.49 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiveryes
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)yes
Streaming standards
  • Spotify Connect
  • AirPlay 2
Built-in microphoneyes

Sonos One - Q&A (17)

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    nathanael
    about 2 years ago
    Is Sonos One speaker battery operated?
    damian
    about 2 years ago
    No. Sonos One has no battery. Must always be connected to power. You need to be plugged in your Sonos speakers to work.
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    craig.abshire
    about 2 years ago
    Does the Sonos One work with other Sono's speakers?
    edmundo_predovic
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Sonos One works with any other Sonos speaker with a built-in Wi-Fi radio.
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    petra
    about 2 years ago
    Can Sonos One turn on lights?
    dario.yost
    about 2 years ago
    The status light is on by default on Sonos One products and can be turned on or off using the Sonos app.
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    faustino
    about 2 years ago
    Is Sonos One good?
    kandice.mann
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, Sonos One gives first-rate sound quality with its clever technology, like Alexa and Google voice assistant.
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    florencia
    about 2 years ago
    How to Turn Off Sonos One Speaker?
    alfredia
    about 2 years ago
    Press and hold the power button on the back of Sonos One for at least 5 seconds. A beep sounds and the top status LED goes out to confirm turn off.
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  • 0
    Votes
    cherri_dach
    about 2 years ago
    Is Sonos One portable speaker?
    almeta
    about 2 years ago
    No, the Sonos One requires constant power, so an outlet must be available everywhere. Unfortunately, Sonos One is not portable speaker.
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  • 0
    Votes
    buck.ondricka
    about 2 years ago
    Do the Sonos One speakers have Alexa?
    britta
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, Sonos One has integrated voice control with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    jacqueline
    about 2 years ago
    Do Sonos One Need to Be Plugged In?
    ed
    about 2 years ago
    The Sonos One is not battery-powered. It needs to be plugged in to a power supply to work.
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  • 0
    Votes
    pamala
    about 2 years ago
    Do Sonos One Speakers Have 3.5 mm aux-in jack?
    raphael
    about 2 years ago
    Unfortunately, the Sonos One doesn't have a 3.5mm input. But Sonos Five features a 3.5mm Aux-In port.
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    terrance
    about 2 years ago
    Can Sonos One Connect to a TV Wirelessly?
    gregg.heathcote
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, you can connect Sonos One to your TV wirelessly via Bluetooth by using the Sonos App.
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  • 0
    Votes
    almeta
    about 2 years ago
    Can I Use a Sonos One as a Surround-Sound Speaker?
    kory_witting
    about 2 years ago
    A Sonos One speaker cannot be used as surround sound. You can pair Sonos One with other speakers to create a stereo experience.
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  • 0
    Votes
    freeman.boyle
    about 2 years ago
    Does Sonos One Work with Google Home?
    lesley.hodkiewicz
    about 2 years ago
    The short answer is yes. Sonos One is compatible with Google Assistant and can integrate voice control functionality into your Google Home setup.
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  • 0
    Votes
    versie.kutch
    about 2 years ago
    Is Sonos One completely wireless?
    sherrie_dietrich
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, Sonos One is a wireless speaker that you can control from your smartphone or desktop.
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  • 0
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    francisco.ullrich
    about 2 years ago
    Is Sonos One Speaker Waterproof?
    dorla.cassin
    about 2 years ago
    No, Sonos One is not waterproof when fully submerged in water. But it designed to withstand moisture.
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  • 0
    Votes
    frederic_huel
    about 2 years ago
    Will Sonos One work with Bluetooth?
    teresa.kling
    about 2 years ago
    Sonos One does not support Bluetooth. You don't really need Bluetooth as it works on your home Wi-Fi network. Especially if you want Sonos speakers in every room.
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  • 0
    Votes
    oswaldo
    about 2 years ago
    Can I Use the Sonos One Speaker Outdoors?
    darron_schroeder
    about 2 years ago
    Sonos One speaker can be placed outdoors, but it's not rated for weather or water resistance, so you'll need to place the speaker in a covered area.
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  • 0
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    salvatore
    about 2 years ago
    Does Sonos One support Dolby Atmos?
    carli
    about 2 years ago
    No, Sonos One speaker does not support Dolby Atmos. Only two Sonos soundbar models support Dolby Atmos. To be specific, Sonos Arc and the Sonos Beam (Gen 2).
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Sonos One Sonos - Editorial Reviews (55)

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Sonos One Sonos One: Alexa-Controlled Wireless Home Speaker
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The Mac Observer
Published: 18.10.2017
Sonos One: Alexa-Controlled Wireless Home Speaker

Wireless speaker company Sonos recently debuted voice support in two forms: pairing its speakers with an Amazon Alexa-enabled device like an Echo or Dot, and with Sonos’s first voice-enabled speaker, the Sonos One. The Sonos One takes the form-factor of the popular Sonos PLAY:1 speaker and adds a six microphone far-field voice array to it,

Sonos One Sonos One Review - Alexa sounds at her best in this Smart Speaker
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Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
Published: 25.07.2018
Sonos One Review - Alexa sounds at her best in this Smart Speaker

Sonos One Review – Sonos One is Sonos’ first smart speaker that has the Amazon Alexa digital assistant built in. Sonos ecosystem has already been thriving with a variety of bigger speaker models such as the Sonos Play:5, Sonos Play:3, and the recent Sonos Beam soundbar. For a Sonos fan who is looking for something … Alexa sounds at her best in this smart speaker + Apple HomeKit support – Sonos One Review Read More »

Sonos One Sonos One Review: The Best-Sounding Smart Speaker
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Tom's Guide
Published: 06.04.2021
Sonos One Review: The Best-Sounding Smart Speaker
4.5

The Sonos One is the best-sounding Alexa speaker yet, and its integration with Amazon’s assistant is excellent (if not yet complete).

Sonos One Sonos One review: Seriously great-sound with a serious caveat
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Good Gear Guide
Sonos One review: Seriously great-sound with a serious caveat
4.0

Sonos' promise to deliver the service-agnostic smart speaker hasn't quite been fulfilled here but things are off to a strong start.

Sonos One Sonos One: The Gizmodo Review
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 19.10.2017
Sonos One: The Gizmodo Review

Sonos wouldn’t like it, but you could call its new smart speaker an “Echo.” A high-end, very nice-sounding, but flawed...

Sonos One Google Pixel 4 XL review
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eftm.com.au
Published: 21.10.2019
Google Pixel 4 XL review

After being leaked in its entirety several times leading up to launch, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are now official, and will be heading to Australian

Sonos One Sonos One Alexa-Enabled Speaker Review
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Sonos One Alexa-Enabled Speaker Review

The wireless speaker maker is trying hard to play nicely with the leader in smart home integration, with mostly good results.

Sonos One Sonos One Wireless Smart Speaker Review
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Sound & Vision
Published: 29.12.2017
Sonos One Wireless Smart Speaker Review

Performance Features Ergonomics Value

Sonos One Sonos One Reviews: Premium Sound Partners Well With Alexa, Although Voice Commands Limited at Launch
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MacRumors
Published: 18.10.2017
Sonos One Reviews: Premium Sound Partners Well With Alexa, Although Voice Commands Limited at Launch

Earlier in October, Sonos announced its new smart speaker device, called the Sonos One, which will launch On October 24 with support for Amazon's...

Sonos One Sonos One review: Adding Alexa is just the start
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iMore
Published: 18.10.2017
Sonos One review: Adding Alexa is just the start

The best way to stream music wirelessly in your home is getting smarter, but still has plenty of room to learn.

Sonos One Sonos One Review: Smarter sound
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MobileSyrup
Published: 16.12.2017
Sonos One Review: Smarter sound
4.5

The Sonos One starts talking, thanks to the Amazon Alexa integration, leading to some of the most interactive usage ever from the popular speaker manufacturer.

Sonos One How The HomePod Stacks Up Against Other Smart Speakers
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 21.02.2018
How The HomePod Stacks Up Against Other Smart Speakers

It seems like every new wireless speaker on the market comes with a voice assistant now. Since 2014, when Amazon...

Sonos One Sonos One review: the democratic smart speaker
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Business IT
Published: 07.02.2018
Sonos One review: the democratic smart speaker

Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant join forces in the smartest speaker yet – and it sounds great, too.

Sonos One Sonos One Review - The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 18.10.2017
Sonos One Review - The Gadgeteer

I’m an avid Alexa user. I use Alexa to control my lights, my Dyson, and even my air conditioner. I even miss her when I’m staying at a hotel. But until now

Sonos One Sonos One Review: Premium Sound Meets Amazon Alexa
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Android Headlines
Published: 15.12.2017
Sonos One Review: Premium Sound Meets Amazon Alexa

Sonos took the best wireless, multi-room speaker and added Amazon Alexa Sonos has long been a leader in wireless, multi-room audio. Arguably prices for

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