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Sonos PLAY:1 vs Sony SRS-ZR5

4.71 in
6.34 in
Sonos PLAY:1 Wireless Speaker
Sonos PLAY:1
4.02 in
6.34 in
Sony SRS-ZR5 Wireless Speaker
Sony SRS-ZR5
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
54
4.5 out of 5
23 user ratings
5 stars
56 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
2
2 editorial reviews
Sony says that you can build true 5.1 surround for your TV wirelessly with its new audio platform. We take a closer look at the NT5 soundbar and 2 sets of rear speakers (ZR5 and ZR7)Read more
The wireless Sony SRS-ZR5 is capable of impressive audio performance for its size—and can pair with another speaker for stereo separation.Read more
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User rating
47
3.9 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
4 stars
51 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %
41
4.3 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sound

Sonos PLAY:1Sonos PLAY:1
Sony SRS-ZR5Sony SRS-ZR5
Channels1.01.0
Supported formats
  • .aac
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WMA
  • .m4a
  • .m4b
  • m4p
  • .m4v
  • .m4r
  • .3gp
  • .mp4
  • .aac
  • AIFF
  • Apple Lossless
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Number of drivers21

Design

Sonos PLAY:1Sonos PLAY:1
Sony SRS-ZR5Sony SRS-ZR5
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Graphite
  • Graphite,White
  • White
Black

Dimensions

Sonos PLAY:1Sonos PLAY:1
Sony SRS-ZR5Sony SRS-ZR5
Height6.34 in6.34 in
Width4.71 in4.02 in
Depth4.71 in4.02 in
Weight65.26 oz47.97 oz

Connectivity

Sonos PLAY:1Sonos PLAY:1
Sony SRS-ZR5Sony SRS-ZR5
USBnoyes
Other connectors
  • Ethernet
  • Ethernet
Ethernet
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
Aptx Supportnono
Bluetoothnoyes
Wired inputsEthernet
  • 3.5mm
  • Ethernet
  • HDMI
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)01
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes

Features

Sonos PLAY:1Sonos PLAY:1
Sony SRS-ZR5Sony SRS-ZR5
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receivernono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono
Streaming standardsSpotify Connect
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect

Power

Sonos PLAY:1Sonos PLAY:1
Sony SRS-ZR5Sony SRS-ZR5
Battery operatednono
Electric (not USB)yesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Sonos PLAY:1