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Bluesound PULSE FLEX P130 vs Sonos Play

What PULSE FLEX P130 does better (2) and where Play wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bluesound PULSE FLEX P130
Bluesound · 2026PULSE FLEX P130
2 advantages≈ $350
vs
Sonos Play
Sonos · 2026Play
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ $340
Higher score
6.9Connectivity8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

PULSE FLEX P130Play
131 × 196111113 × 19277
PULSE FLEX P130PlayDifference
Height196 mm192 mm+4 mm
Width131 mm113 mm+18 mm
Depth111 mm77 mm+34 mm
Weight1,610 g1,300 g+310 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is PULSE FLEX P130 better than Play?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Play: No
  2. aptXYes · Play: No

Why is Play better than PULSE FLEX P130?

  1. Weight1,610 g vs 1,300 g+24%
  2. StereoNo · PULSE FLEX P130: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sonos PlaySonos Play≈ $3409.6
Sound
Speaker channels1.0Stereo
Channel count1—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life—24 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Optical inputYes—
EthernetYes—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Spotify ConnectYesYes
MultiroomYesYes
Voice assistantAlexaAlexa
Voice assistant built inYesYes
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight1,610 g1,300 g
Width131 mm113 mm
Height196 mm192 mm
Depth111 mm77 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Remote controlYes—
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