Description:
General Description
The Sonos Play Black PLAYPUS1BLK is a portable smart speaker with a compact design that integrates stereo sound, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth for enjoying music both inside and outside the home. Its matte black finish, removable carrying strap, and 1.3 kg weight make it easy to take from the living room, bedroom, or kitchen to a terrace, garden, trip, campsite, or gathering. Via Wi-Fi, it joins the Sonos ecosystem with app control, multiroom playback, and Apple AirPlay 2; via Bluetooth 5.3, it allows for direct playback from a phone, tablet, or other compatible device.
The acoustic architecture combines three Class H digital amplifiers, two angled tweeters, and one midwoofer. This configuration offers stereo sound from a single cabinet, defined highs, clear vocals, and deep bass. Auto Trueplay technology uses the built-in microphones to analyze the environment and periodically optimize playback based on the location and content. From the Sonos app, it is possible to adjust bass, treble, and loudness, as well as form a stereo pair with a second compatible Sonos Play.
The Sonos Play offers up to 24 hours of playback with its replaceable 4,800 mAh battery. Its IP67 rating provides resistance to dust and water, including temporary immersion of up to 1 meter for a maximum of 30 minutes; audio should not be played while it remains submerged. The USB-C port is used to charge the speaker, connect a line-in source or Ethernet with optional Sonos adapters, and function as a power bank to recharge a phone or other compatible device.
Technical Specifications
| PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sonos |
| Model | Sonos Play |
| Code / reference | PLAYPUS1BLK |
| Type | Portable active stereo smart speaker |
| Color / finish | Matte black |
| Recommended use | Indoor, portable outdoor, and Sonos multiroom audio |
| ACOUSTIC ARCHITECTURE | |
| Amplification | 3 Class H digital amplifiers, tuned to the speaker's acoustic architecture |
| Tweeters | 2 angled tweeters for clear high-frequency response and stereo separation |
| Midwoofer | 1 midwoofer for faithful vocals, mid-frequencies, and deep bass |
| Configuration | Stereo sound from a single cabinet |
| Adjustable EQ | Bass, treble, and loudness from the Sonos app |
| Auto Trueplay | Yes; continuously optimizes sound based on the environment and content played |
| Stereo pair | Yes; can be paired with another Sonos Play of the same model |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours of playback; may vary based on volume, settings, connection, content, and usage conditions |
| Battery | Replaceable, 4,800 mAh capacity |
| Charging base | Included; keeps the speaker ready and charging for home use |
| Power source for base | Compatible USB-C Power Delivery adapter, 18 W minimum (9 V / 2 A); 45 W (15 V / 3 A) recommended |
| Power adapter | Not included; sold separately |
| Charging power range | 18 W to 45 W (9 V to 15 V) |
| Portable USB-C charging | Yes; via a compatible USB-C Power Delivery source |
| Power bank | Yes; the USB-C port can charge phones or other compatible devices |
| Battery Saver | Yes; automatic power-off after 10 minutes in sleep mode when enabled in the app |
| Normal auto power-off | After 30 minutes when not charging |
| Base usage | Indoor only; must be kept dry |
| CONNECTIVITY AND PLAYBACK | |
| Wi-Fi | Compatible with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax routers |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 for streaming from compatible devices |
| AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Platform | Sonos S2; grouping and control from the Sonos app |
| USB-C port | 1 port for charging, power bank, line-in, or Ethernet via compatible Sonos accessories |
| Line-in | Available via optional Sonos Line-In Adapter or Sonos Combo Adapter |
| Ethernet | Available via optional Sonos Combo Adapter and Ethernet cable |
| Portable grouping | Allows grouping up to 4 Sonos Play speakers via Bluetooth |
| Processor | Quad Core, 4 x A55 at 1.4 GHz |
| CONTROLS AND SMART FEATURES | |
| Physical controls | Buttons for volume, play/pause, next track, previous track, and grouping |
| Bluetooth button | Connection to the last device, disconnection from the current source, or pairing a new device |
| Microphones | Far-field microphone array with beamforming and multi-channel echo cancellation |
| Universal microphone switch | Yes; turns off all microphones and the features that rely on them |
| Voice control | Sonos Voice Control and Amazon Alexa, depending on country and language availability |
| Siri | Control from compatible Apple devices via AirPlay 2 and Apple Home |
| LED indicators | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth status, battery, charging, mute, and voice services |
| PORTABILITY AND DURABILITY | |
| Protection rating | IP67 against dust and water |
| Immersion | Up to 1 m depth for a maximum of 30 minutes |
| Immersion warning | Do not play audio while the speaker is submerged |
| Construction | Resistant to drops, impacts, humidity, dust, UV rays, and varying temperatures |
| Carrying strap | Included and removable; requires a 2.5 mm hex key to remove |
| Thread under the strap | 1/4-20 |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C |
| Storage temperature | -25 °C to 70 °C |
| Recommended placement | Leave at least 2.5 cm of space behind the speaker when placing it near a wall or shelf |
| DIMENSIONS AND CONTENTS | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 193 x 113 x 77 mm |
| Weight | 1.3 kg, battery included |
| Box contents | Sonos Play Black, charging base with 2 m USB-C to USB-C cable, quick start guide, and legal/warranty information |
| Optional accessories | USB-C PD adapter, Sonos Line-In Adapter, Sonos Combo Adapter, 3.5 mm auxiliary cable, and Ethernet cable |
Ideal for
The Sonos Play Black PLAYPUS1BLK is ideal for users who want a compact, durable, and versatile portable speaker for listening to music daily at home, on terraces, in gardens, by the pool, on trips, picnics, camping trips, and gatherings. The IP67 rating, up to 24-hour battery, and power bank feature are especially useful for outdoor activities. It is also an excellent choice for those looking to integrate Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, voice control, and Sonos multiroom audio into a single speaker, or to create a stereo pair and group up to four Sonos Play speakers via Bluetooth.