Sonos One (Gen2/Gen1) and Play:1 Product Comparison Chart

December 14, 2023 at 1:19 PM
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With the release of the Sonos One (Gen2) you may have questions as to how it compares to the Sonos One (Gen1) and its not so distant cousin the Sonos Play:1. Rest assured that all three speakers are top notch in terms of build quality, internal components, attention to detail and deliver the outstanding audio experience you expect from a Sonos speaker. In a blind listening test you'd be hard pressed to choose one over the other (if at all).

Update 2019: In addition to Amazon Alexa, Google Voice is also available as a programmable single choice voice assistant on the Sonos One (Gen 1&2).

Please use the chart below as a reference tool for your buying decision:

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controlav

Lead Maestro

Minor correction: the Gen 2 One reports the exact same amount of memory as Gen 1: see the memory chart I posted a while ago. Can't tell about the processor.

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AjTrek1Author

Minor correction: the Gen 2 One reports the exact same amount of memory as Gen 1: see the memory chart I posted a while ago. Can't tell about the processor.

Well...controlav...you'll have to argue your point with Sonos :8

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Kumar

As of now, based on what Sonos has said, users will not be able to find any difference between the two Sonos One generations. Whether that will change in future, none can say.

AjTrek1Author

All of the relevant information about the differences between the Sonos One (Gen1/Gen2) are pointed out in the chart. All verbiage in the chart is gathered from marketing points for both products officially released by Sonos and readily found if one cares to search for it. The comparison chart condenses (negates) the "heavy lifting" one might encounter in the performance of personal research.

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AjTrek1Author

This chart has been updated with a graphic and the announcement of Amazon Alexa or Google Voice as a single choice voice assistant.

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Will.1.am

Lyricist I

Thanks for the info. I’ve just purchased a Playbar...looking to add 2 more speakers in the lounge for the surround, then a couple more for the kitchen and bedroom.

I need Airplay 2 but I’m thinking that if I buy 3 x Play and 1 x One (gen 2) then that’d be a cheaper solution with equivalent sound.

Is that feasible, or does it get complicated grouping/muting speakers?

Thanks in advance.

Ken_Griffiths

Thanks for the info. I’ve just purchased a Playbar...looking to add 2 more speakers in the lounge for the surround, then a couple more for the kitchen and bedroom.

I need Airplay 2 but I’m thinking that if I buy 3 x Play and 1 x One (gen 2) then that’d be a cheaper solution with equivalent sound.

Is that feasible, or does it get complicated grouping/muting speakers?

Thanks in advance.

Don’t forget that since this thread was first started, there is now also the Sonos One SL to consider, which has no voice assistant built-in, but it does have AirPlay-2... it will also 'pair' with the Sonos One (Gen2) that you mentioned, that’s if you do want to add a voice assistant to your setup.

(Note: only another Play:1 will ‘pair’ with a Play:1)

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Vj531

Contributor I

I'm Starting my Sonos journey at the end of the month with a purchase of a Play 1 (?gen). Firstly to replace an Echo Dot (3rd Gen) which inadequate for music. Later I want to use two Play 1’s (and maybe a soundbar) when I replace our old Pani SD Plasma 5.1 system in our Den.

I’m using Alexa for music with Amazon Music now all over the house.

Was a Logitec 2 x Slimserver from QNAP server user, so much easier with Amazon music and Alexa but need better sound quality?

Any pointers much appreciated

When money permits I will be replacing our 720p 50” Pani + Yamaha AX2400 + AE 5.1 speakers, to Panasonic TX-55GZ950B + beam + 2 plays. (maybe Sub)

Ken_Griffiths

I'm Starting my Sonos journey at the end of the month with a purchase of a Play 1 (?gen). Firstly to replace an Echo Dot (3rd Gen) which inadequate for music. Later I want to use two Play 1’s (and maybe a soundbar) when I replace our old Pani SD Plasma 5.1 system in our Den.

I’m using Alexa for music with Amazon Music now all over the house.

Was a Logitec 2 x Slimserver from QNAP server user, so much easier with Amazon music and Alexa but need better sound quality?

Any pointers much appreciated

When money permits I will be replacing our 720p 50” Pani + Yamaha AX2400 + AE 5.1 speakers, to Panasonic TX-55GZ950B + beam + 2 plays. (maybe Sub)

Just to say that the “Play: 1” and “Sonos One SL” speakers do not have voice control, so if you’re looking to replace your echo dot in the room then you may wish to consider the “Sonos One” 1st or 2nd generation … note the Alexa voice component onboard these Sonos devices do not completely replace what an echo dot can do, some features are missing from the Sonos devices, like full support for routines and voice calling etc.

All the Sonos speakers however can ‘compliment’ and be used with your existing echo dot.

Hope that assists you in some of your decision making, when purchasing.

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Vj531

Contributor I

“note the Alexa voice component onboard these Sonos devices do not completely replace what an echo dot can do, some features are missing from the Sonos devices, like full support for routines and voice calling etc.

All the Sonos speakers however can ‘compliment’ and be used with your existing echo dot.”

very interesting

do they connect to each other Dot to Sonos?

what is missing ie is there a spec sheet?

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