Name: Sonos One Gen 2
Brand: Sonos
SKU: 1bec2bed-f11c-485d-91d5-3715fa7cf864
Price: 203.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.1 (7428 reviews)

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Neither Sonos One Gen 2 nor Sony SRS-XB12 were recommended by experts this month

On 2 Apr 2024 (21 days ago) we went through 115 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither Sonos One Gen 2 nor Sony SRS-XB12 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Bluetooth Speaker received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at JBL Charge 5 or other critically acclaimed Portable Bluetooth Speakers of this month.

For reference, JBL Charge 5 received 6 endorsements this month, from What Hi-Fi (18 Mar 2024), SoundGuys (9 Feb 2024) TechRadar (4 Mar 2024) and 3 others.

Rank	Change	Price	Bluetooth Speaker	What Hi-Fi	SoundGuys	PCMag	Popular Mechanics	TechRadar	Rtings.com	Tom's Guide	WIRED	TechHive	Digital Trends
1	-	$180	JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is a durable and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound, long battery life, and PartyBoost feature, making it perfect for outdoor activities and gatherings.	1	1	-	-	7	-	12	2	-	15
N/A	N/A	$203	Sonos One Gen 2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
N/A	N/A	$25	Sony SRS-XB12	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Sonos One Gen 2

Sony SRS-XB12

Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither Sonos One Gen 2 nor Sony SRS-XB12 were recommended by key experts who publish Portable Bluetooth Speakers recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	Bluetooth Speaker	What Hi-Fi	SoundGuys	PCMag	Popular Mechanics	TechRadar	Rtings.com	Tom's Guide	WIRED	TechHive	Digital Trends
1	-	$180	JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is a durable and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound, long battery life, and PartyBoost feature, making it perfect for outdoor activities and gatherings.	1	1	-	-	7	-	12	2	-	15
2	-	$433	Sonos Move 2	-	2	-	-	10	-	5	-	5	4
3	-	$176	Sonos Roam The Sonos Roam is a highly versatile and durable portable speaker that delivers excellent sound quality, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, voice assistant integration, and unique features such as Automatic TruePlay and wireless charging.	-	-	-	-	1	-	11	10	-	3
4	-	$48	Tribit StormBox Micro 2 The Tribit StormBox Micro 2 is a durable and waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker with powerful sound, long battery life, and versatile connectivity options.	3	-	-	-	2	-	-	9	-	8
5	-	Check price	Jbl Boombox 3 The JBL Boombox 3 is a highly praised portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers exceptional sound quality, particularly in terms of bass performance and clarity, making it perfect for outdoor use, parties, and immersive audio experiences.	-	-	7	-	-	1	9	-	-	-
6	-	$69	Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 is a highly portable and durable Bluetooth speaker with well-balanced sound quality, long battery life, and an environmentally friendly design, making it perfect for outdoor activities, travel, and parties.	-	5	-	-	-	4	8	-	-	6
7	-	$200	Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) The Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) Bluetooth speaker is a highly portable and durable speaker with exceptional battery life, clear and rich sound, and unique features such as Alexa voice control and multi-device pairing.	4	-	-	7	4	-	-	16	-	-
8	-	$370	Ultimate Ears Hyperboom The Ultimate Ears Hyperboom Bluetooth Speaker is a powerful and durable speaker that offers big, booming sound with extreme bass, has an IPX4 water resistance rating, and can be synced up with multiple Hyperboom, Boom, and Megaboom speakers for synchronized playback using the PartyUp feature.	-	4	-	-	9	-	13	15	-	-
9	-	$80	Anker Soundcore Motion 300	-	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	1
10	-	$100	JBL Flip 6 The JBL Flip 6 is a durable and powerful portable Bluetooth speaker with a long battery life, PartyBoost feature, and water and dust resistance.	2	-	-	-	3	-	-	-	-	7
11	-	$107	UE Boom 3 The UE Boom 3 is a highly portable and durable Bluetooth speaker with a punchy sound profile, long battery life, and waterproof and dust-proof design, making it perfect for outdoor activities and travel.	-	-	-	9	-	-	-	1	-	-
12	-	$230	Sonos Era 100 The Sonos Era 100 is a high-quality, durable, and sustainable speaker with impressive sound quality, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, voice assistant integration, and the ability to adjust EQ for a personalized listening experience, making it a great choice for indoor use in a home or office setting.	6	-	-	-	-	-	2	11	-	-
13	+7	$300	Ultimate Ears Epicboom The Ultimate Ears Epicboom is a highly praised Bluetooth speaker that offers impressive sound quality, durability, and portability, making it suitable for various listening needs.	-	-	-	-	11	2	-	7	-	-
14	-1	$170	Ultimate Ears MegaBoom 3 The Ultimate Ears MegaBoom 3 is a durable and waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker with a boomy sound profile, 360-degree design, impressive battery life, and good Bluetooth connectivity, making it perfect for outdoor activities and adventures.	-	-	-	-	-	3	6	-	-	12
15	-1	$284	Marshall Middleton The Marshall Middleton Bluetooth Speaker is a durable and portable speaker with balanced and powerful sound quality, a long battery life, and Bluetooth 5.1 technology, making it perfect for outdoor use and easy to transport for everyday use.	-	-	12	-	-	-	-	-	3	9
16	-1	$150	Soundcore Motion X600	-	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	-
21	+1	$80	JBL Clip 4 The JBL Clip 4 is a highly portable and durable Bluetooth speaker with waterproof and dustproof features, delivering clear sound with JBL Original Pro Sound technology and a long battery life, but lacks deep bass and built-in microphone for voice control or speakerphone capabilities.	-	-	-	3	-	-	-	8	-	-
22	-1	$429	Sonos Era 300 The Sonos Era 300 is a high-quality indoor Bluetooth speaker that offers impressive sound quality, seamless connectivity options, and built-in voice control, making it a versatile and high-performing speaker for home use.	-	-	8	-	-	-	3	-	-	-
23	-	Check price	UE Wonderboom 2 The UE Wonderboom 2 is a highly recommended portable Bluetooth speaker that is durable, waterproof, and has impressive sound quality, making it perfect for outdoor activities and travel.	-	-	-	5	-	-	-	6	-	-
24	-	$51	Anker Soundcore 3 The Anker Soundcore 3 is a portable Bluetooth speaker with decent sound quality, impressive volume output, long battery life, and durable build, making it a versatile option for both indoor and outdoor use.	-	-	-	-	-	5	7	-	-	-
25	New *	$80	Tribit Stormbox Flow	-	-	-	-	8	-	-	5	-	-
26	-1	$699	JBL Authentics 500	-	-	-	-	-	6	-	-	7	-
27	-1	$200	Tribit Stormbox Blast The Tribit Stormbox Blast is a durable and portable Bluetooth speaker with impressive bass performance, long battery life, advanced Bluetooth technology, and LED lights that sync with the music, making it perfect for outdoor activities and parties.	-	-	-	-	5	-	10	-	-	-
28	-1	$319	Marshall Stockwell II The Marshall Stockwell II Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a highly recommended product for its excellent sound quality, durability, and portability, making it a great choice for outdoor use.	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	14	-	-
29	-1	$699	Soundboks Go The Soundboks Go is a powerful and durable portable Bluetooth speaker designed for outdoor use, with a maximum volume output of 121 decibels in Bass+ mode, weather resistance rating of IP65, and a variable battery life of up to 40 hours.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	8	10
30	-1	Check price	Sony SRS-XG300 The Sony SRS-XG300 is a durable and portable Bluetooth speaker with a bass-heavy sound profile, long battery life, excellent Bluetooth connectivity, and unique features such as RGB lights and compatibility with Sony's Fiestable app.	-	-	9	-	-	-	-	-	-	11
31	-1	Check price	LG XBoom XL7 The LG XBoom XL7 Bluetooth Speaker is highly praised for its powerful sound quality, deep bass performance, and versatile features, making it a great choice for parties and gatherings.	-	-	11	-	-	-	-	-	-	14
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [16]

90

Total expert reviews: 16

with a score: 12
without a score: 4

Highest score by What Hi-Fi	100
Average score based on 16 reviews	90
Lowest score by The Verge	80

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [7]

80

Total expert reviews: 7

with a score: 4
without a score: 3

Highest score by Beebom	88
Average score based on 7 reviews	80
Lowest score by Gadgets Now	70

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

Fill two separate rooms with different music, or link them together to hear the same song in both; Great surround speakers for your Sonos home theater, too
Versatile, compact fit; Place them wherever you want and enjoy rich, room filling sound
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From Seller:

MUSIC THAT TRAVELS: Small size but mighty in volume to deliver powerful beats wherever you travel
VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR: Turn your virtual happy hour party into a dance party with EXTRA BASS, and pair two for even more fun
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.

Official Urls:

[EN] https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/one.html Report

EAN Numbers: 0878269007265, 0878269007272

UPC Numbers: 878269007265, 878269007272

Model Numbers: ONEG2US1, ONEG2US1BLK

Official Urls:

EAN Numbers: 0027242914933, 0027242914940, 0027242914957, 0027242914964, 0027242914971, 0027242914988, 4548736091283, 4548736091290, 4548736091306, 4548736091313, 4548736091320, 4548736091337

UPC Numbers: 027242914933, 027242914940, 027242914957, 027242914964, 027242914971, 027242914988

Model Numbers: SRSXB12/B, SRSXB12B.CE7, SRSXB12/G, SRSXB12G.CE7, SRSXB12/H, SRSXB12H.CE7, SRSXB12/L, SRSXB12L.CE7, SRSXB12/R, SRSXB12R.CE7, SRSXB12/V, SRSXB12V.CE7

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Sonos One Gen 2 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Audio Pro Addon T3 or Amazon Echo Studio .

Sonos One Gen 2 is $78.01 more expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).

Sony SRS-XB12 is a very popular option at the bottom of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Klein Tools AEPJS1 or OontZ Angle 3 Ultra .

Sony SRS-XB12 is $85.06 cheaper than the average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).