vs
9.0Connectivity8.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Music Studio 7Play
| Music Studio 7 | Play | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 269 mm | 192 mm | +77 mm |
| Width | 185 mm | 113 mm | +72 mm |
| Depth | 190.5 mm | 77 mm | +113.5 mm |
| Weight | 5,600 g | 1,300 g | +4,300 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Music Studio 7 better than Play?
- Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
Why is Play better than Music Studio 7?
- Weight5,600 g vs 1,300 g4.3×
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | 3.1.1 | Stereo |
| Channel count | 3.1 | — |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 24 h |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| HDMI eARC / ARC | Yes | — |
| Optical input | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | — | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | — |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | Yes |
| Multiroom | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Alexa | Alexa |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 5,600 g | 1,300 g |
| Width | 185 mm | 113 mm |
| Height | 269 mm | 192 mm |
| Depth | 190 mm | 77 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
