GoKawiilUpdate 3/31: The Sonos Play and Sonos Era 100 SL are now available.
Remember that leaked Sonos speaker from just over a week ago? It’s now official, and there’s a second new Sonos product announced today too.
Sonos Play
First up is the Sonos Play, a new Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 portable speaker that includes a handle and charging base. At $299, it sits between the more premium Move 2 ($489.99) and more affordable Roam 2 ($179) while offering some of the best features of both.
These are the key features, Sonos says:
Part of Your Sonos System: Connect over WiFi to group across rooms or pair for stereo, with a Charging Base to anchor it in your home.
Portable Listening: Designed for everyday carry with a removable utility loop, you can listen on the go with 24 hours of battery life in a durable, IP67-rated waterproof design and a built-in power bank to charge your phone.
Extend Your System Anywhere: For the first time, group multiple speakers directly from a Bluetooth connection when away from home. Connect Sonos Play to your phone, then press and hold Play/Pause on up to three additional Sonos Play or Move 2 speakers to sync them together. Automatic Trueplay™ tuning dynamically adapts the sound to any environment.
Sustainable by Design: Built with optimized power management and a replaceable battery for a lifetime of listening.
Control Seamlessly: Use voice services, Spotify Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, and the Sonos app to bring your music, rooms, and devices together in one experience.
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