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Sonos One vs Sonos One SL
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The Sonos One and Sonos One SL are compact Wi-Fi speakers designed to deliver rich, room-filling sound in homes, offices, and smaller entertainment spaces. Both share the same dimensions, 1.76 kg weight, dual Class-D digital amplifiers, and support for Apple AirPlay 2 and the Sonos app. The biggest difference is voice control: the Sonos One includes built-in Amazon Alexa, while the One SL removes the microphone and voice assistant functionality. Both can also be paired with compatible Sonos speakers for stereo playback or home theater surround sound. Your choice comes down to whether hands-free voice commands matter more than getting a simpler speaker without built-in voice control.
Verdict
The Sonos One is the better choice for users who want hands-free music playback, voice commands, alarms, news updates, and smart speaker convenience through built-in Amazon Alexa. The Sonos One SL is better for buyers who prefer a microphone-free design and primarily control their music through the Sonos app or Apple AirPlay 2. Both offer similar compact designs and multi-speaker integration. Choose the One for voice-enabled convenience or the One SL if you do not need a built-in voice assistant.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | 23999.00 |
21999.00 |
| Brand | Sonos |
Sonos |
| Model No | One |
One SL |
| Wired / Wireless | Wifi Speaker |
Wifi Speaker |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
Dynamic |
| Driver Diameter | 162 mm, Two Class-D Digital Amplifiers |
25.4 mm Tweeter, Two Class-D Digital Amplifiers |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
8 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | NA |
NA |
| Frequency Response | NA |
NA |
| Maximum Power Input | AC100-240V 50/60Hz |
AC100-240V 50/60Hz |
| Maximum Power Output | 10 W ( RMS ) Surround Sound Channel Configuration : 2.1 |
1000 W ( RMS ) Surround Sound Channel Configuration : 2.1 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | NA |
90dB |
| Noise Cancelling | NA |
NA |
| Aux Connectivity | No |
No |
| Weight | 1.76 Kg |
1.76 Kg |
| Dimensions | Speaker : 161.45 mm X 119.7 mm X 119.7 mm |
Speaker : 161.45 mm X 119.7 mm X 119.7 mm |
| Available Colors | Black, White |
Black, White |
| Accessories | Sonos One Wi-Fi Speaker Warranty Card Quick Setup Guide Angled Power Cable |
Sonos One SL Wi-Fi Speaker Warranty Card Quick Setup Guide Angled Power Cable |
| Other Features | Sonos One - The powerful smart speaker with voice control built-in. Brilliant sound - Get rich, room-filling sound with Sonos One, and control it with your voice, the Sonos app, Apple AirPlay2, and more. Voice control - Amazon Alexa is built right in so you can play music, check news, set alarms, get your questions answered, and more, completely hands free. For every room - The compact design fits just about any space; Put it on your kitchen countertop, or tuck it away on your office bookshelf; It's humidity resistant so you can even put it in the bathroom. |
Note- Voice services not available in your region. Apple Airplay 2 - stream sound directly from your iPhone or iPad and ask Siri to play Apple Music. Brilliant sound - Get rich, room-filling sound with the Sonos One SL, and control it with the Sonos app, Apple Airplay 2, and more. Stereo sound with 2 - Pair with Sonos One or another One SL in the same room for stereo separation and more detailed sound. Use a pair as rear home theater surrounds with Arc or Beam. For every room - The compact design fits just about any space. Put it on your kitchen countertop, or tuck it away on your office bookshelf. It's humidity resistant so you can even put it in the bathroom. |
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Top Differences
- Sound Output: 10W vs 1000W
- Channels: 10 vs 1000
- Subwoofer Size: 162 mm vs 25.4 mm