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JBL Cove P1 vs Sonos Play

What Cove P1 does better (0) and where Play wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JBL Cove P1
JBL · 2026Cove P1
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ $490
vs
Sonos Play
Sonos · 2026Play
9.6Score
4 advantages≈ $340
Higher score
4.5Battery8.6
7.4Connectivity8.4
4.6Build & features7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Cove P1Play
146 × 233147113 × 19277
Cove P1PlayDifference
Height233 mm192 mm+41 mm
Width146 mm113 mm+33 mm
Depth147 mm77 mm+70 mm
Weight3,260 g1,300 g+1,960 g

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

Why is Cove P1 better than Play?

Cove P1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Play better than Cove P1?

  1. Battery life14 h vs 24 h+71%
  2. Weight3,260 g vs 1,300 g2.5×
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
  4. Dust protection (IP)5 vs 6+20%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Cove P1JBL Cove P1≈ $4906.4
Sonos PlaySonos Play≈ $3409.6
Sound
Speaker channels3.0.1Stereo
Channel count3—
Lowest frequency50 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Dolby AtmosYes—
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life14 h24 h
Battery capacity4,800 mAh—
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredYesNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
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
AirPlayYesYes
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYesYes
MultiroomYesYes
Voice assistant—Alexa
Voice assistant built in—Yes
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight3,260 g1,300 g
Width146 mm113 mm
Height233 mm192 mm
Depth147 mm77 mm
Protection ratingIP56IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Dust protection (IP)56
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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