Dimensions
Size comparison
PlaySound
| Play | Sound | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 192 mm | 193 mm | −1 mm |
| Width | 113 mm | 146 mm | −33 mm |
| Depth | 77 mm | 146 mm | −69 mm |
| Weight | 1,300 g | 2,500 g | −1,200 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Play better than Sound?
- Weight1,300 g vs 2,500 g+92%
Why is Sound better than Play?
Sound has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | Stereo | — |
| Lowest frequency | — | 35 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 24 h | — |
| Power bank function | Yes | — |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | — | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | Yes |
| Multiroom | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Alexa | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Screen | — | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 1,300 g | 2,500 g |
| Width | 113 mm | 146 mm |
| Height | 192 mm | 193 mm |
| Depth | 77 mm | 146 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
| Remote control | — | Yes |
