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9.2Connectivity8.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Sound Suite M5Play
| Sound Suite M5 | Play | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 199 mm | 192 mm | +7 mm |
| Width | 152 mm | 113 mm | +39 mm |
| Depth | 152 mm | 77 mm | +75 mm |
| Weight | 1,700 g | 1,300 g | +400 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Sound Suite M5 better than Play?
Sound Suite M5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Play better than Sound Suite M5?
- Weight1,700 g vs 1,300 g+31%
- StereoNo · Sound Suite M5: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | 1.1.1 | Stereo |
| Channel count | 1.1 | — |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 24 h |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | — |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | Yes |
| Multiroom | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 1,700 g | 1,300 g |
| Width | 152 mm | 113 mm |
| Height | 199 mm | 192 mm |
| Depth | 152 mm | 77 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
