

The One tries to make up the above shortcoming with its smart assistant integration. Bummer? Well, I will leave that up to you. Unless you have a really long power strip connected to the Sonos speaker, the nearest it can get is to the patio. This ultimately downplays its portability and ease of access. However, if you take it to a party, you might want to bring the charging cable as well.Īs opposed to it, the Sonos One (Gen 2) is a wired speaker and needs a continuous power supply. So, how long do both the speakers last? When it comes to the older Soundlink Revolve Plus, it meets out an average battery life of 16 hours. So should you not find a good Wi-Fi connection, this port can connect to the internet. Yes, this speaker comes with one at the back.
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However, the thing that sets this speaker apart from most portable speakers is its Ethernet port. But unlike the hardware buttons of the Bose speakers, the Sonos One packs touch-sensitive buttons. Like the Bose speaker, here too, the buttons are at the top. The speaker grills flank the sides of the speaker, and a thick cap tops off the speaker. However, a closer look reveals a more squarish design. The Sonos One looks pretty plain when compared to the Soundlink Revolve Plus. There’s an integrated microphone for speakerphone calls as well. It’s loud, lightweight and the ability to lift it off just like that makes the deal even sweeter. Nevertheless, it’s an omnidirectional speaker, making it an ideal fit for most backyard parties and barbeque. However, if you were to take it to beach parties or pool parties, make sure not to drop it in water. It has an IPX4 rating, thereby making it safe from water splashes and the likes. Thankfully, the Soundlink Revolve Plus is not heavy and weighs just around 1.99 pounds. Jokes aside, this handle makes it easier to take the speaker anywhere. It bundles a nifty handle at the top, that completes the look. This one has a quirky shape and is shaped like a mini lantern. One of the first things about the Bose Soundlink Revolve Plus that catches the eye is its design. Well, that’s what we are going to find in this post today as we pit both the speakers against each other to see which one delivers the right results.Īs it’s going to be a long one, let’s get started, shall we? Specs That Matter Property So, how does the new Sonos One (Gen 2) compare against the Bose Soundlink Revolve Plus? Do the smart speaker features make it a better speaker? However, as we all know it, the heart of any speaker is its audio quality. The highlight of this speaker is its lantern-like shape and more importantly, its sound quality. Another popular but slightly old speaker is the Bose Soundlink Revolve Plus. Available for around $200, this one brings the quirks of a smart speaker. These speakers combine super audio output and smart features, and the Sonos One (Gen 2) is one of the new speakers in this category.

Thankfully, thanks have changed, and now plenty of speakers sports smart assistant integration. Until a few years ago, smart assistants like Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa were only confined to in-house products such as Echo Show or Google Home.
