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JBL Cove M1 vs Sonos Play

What Cove M1 does better (0) and where Play wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Cove M1
JBL · 2026Cove M1
0 advantages≈ $210
vs
Sonos Play
Sonos · 2026Play
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ $340
Higher score
8.0Connectivity8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Cove M1Play
125 × 184125113 × 19277
Cove M1PlayDifference
Height184 mm192 mm−8 mm
Width125 mm113 mm+12 mm
Depth125 mm77 mm+48 mm
Weight1,650 g1,300 g+350 g

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

Why is Cove M1 better than Play?

Cove M1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Play better than Cove M1?

  1. Weight1,650 g vs 1,300 g+27%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Cove M1JBL Cove M1≈ $210
Sonos PlaySonos Play≈ $3409.6
Sound
Speaker channels—Stereo
Lowest frequency55 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—24 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
AuracastYes—
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYesYes
MultiroomYesYes
Voice assistant—Alexa
Voice assistant built inYesYes
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight1,650 g1,300 g
Width125 mm113 mm
Height184 mm192 mm
Depth125 mm77 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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