The Sonos One SL is a premier Bluetooth speaker that was first announced in late 2019. The speaker offers WiFi connectivity, and since it is wired, it is designed for indoor use. The speaker’s WiFi connection provides a low latency of only 43ms, making it an excellent pick for owners who want to connect it to their Apple devices to stream video or music content through Apple AirPlay. While it might not rank among the best speakers in the market today, the Sonos One SL still delivers clear sound, and like most highly rated Bluetooth speakers, it can also be linked (through WiFi) to another Sonos speaker for a stereo sound output. Still, its only issue might be the lack of Bluetooth connectivity. Buyers who would prefer a speaker that has both Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity would be better off checking out our Sonos Roam review.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The Sonos One SL is a premier Bluetooth speaker that was first announced in late 2019. The speaker offers WiFi connectivity, and since it is wired, it is designed for indoor use. The speaker’s WiFi connection provides a low latency of only 43ms, making it an excellent pick for owners who want to connect it to their Apple devices to stream video or music content through Apple AirPlay. While it might not rank among the best speakers in the market today, the Sonos One SL still delivers clear sound, and like most highly rated Bluetooth speakers, it can also be linked (through WiFi) to another Sonos speaker for a stereo sound output. Still, its only issue might be the lack of Bluetooth connectivity. Buyers who would prefer a speaker that has both Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity would be better off checking out our Sonos Roam review.
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Consensus
our Verdict
The Sonos One SL was praised by expert testers for its unique TruePlay tuning feature and build quality. Reviewers from Rtings liked the speaker’s vocal reproduction and that they could adjust its bass and treble levels through the Sonos S2 app. The Yamaha Music Cast 50 allows for more sound adjustability through the MusicCast app, so if that sounds more appealing, check out Yamaha MusicCast 50 review. They were also pleased with how easy it was to use, while testers from Tech Radar were also able to use its Trueplay tuning feature to improve their listening experience during their sound tests.
The Sonos One SL failed to impress with its inability to play stereo content. In contrast, the Sony SRS RA3000 is capable of stereo output, so if you’re interested, go ahead and check it out in our Sony SRS RA3000 review. They also didn’t like that the speaker didn’t work with voice assistants and that its sound was distorted at higher volumes. They also didn’t like its missing Bluetooth support.
Reason to Buy
- Great build quality
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- Easy to use Sonos S2 app
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- Great vocal reproduction
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- Bass and Treble adjustable
- Low AirPlay latency over WiFi
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Reason to Avoid
- Doesn’t play stereo content
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- No Bluetooth connectivity
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- No support for voice assistants
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Sonos One Sl Specs
 | Brightness | 500 cd/m2 |
 | Drivers | 0.23 in (5.8 mm) + 9.2 mm |
 | Panel Type | LCD |
 | Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
 | Screen Size | 55-inch |
 | Weight | 5 pounds |
Test Results
DCI P3 Color Gamut
This TV covers 99.3% of the DCI P3 color gamut (this one is a “caption” unlike the others below). Doesn’t work as it stretches the image to match the caption.
HDR Brightness
The S95C outputted over 1009 nits of peak HDR brightness
EOTF
EOTF is remarkeable for this set, which means gamma and brightness will be spot on as the creator intended it to be.
| Battery Life | 5 hours |
| Test Label | Test value |
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Product Comparison
 Sonos One Sl Review |  Sonos Move Review | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
True Score | 88 | 82 | 84 | 81 |
Ranking | # 2 / 152 | # 6 / 152 | # 4 / 152 | # 9 / 152 |
Market Context |
The Sonos One SL is a premier Bluetooth speaker that was first announced in late 2019. The speaker offers WiFi connectivity, and since it is… |
The Sonos One SL may be difficult to differentiate from the Sonos One Gen 2 due to their similar appearances, but the One SL operates… The Sonos One SL may be difficult to differentiate from the Sonos One Gen 2 due to their similar appearances, but the One SL operates on both the 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz WiFi frequency band, while the Gen 2 is restricted to the 2.4Ghz band. However, the One Gen 2 has a microphone and voice assistant support that are both lacking in the Sonos One SL. Make sure to check out our Sonos One Gen 2 review to see what else it has in store. |
The Sonos One SL is a wired speaker while the Sonos Move is battery-powered; however, the Sonos Move has Bluetooth support and voice assistant functionality,… The Sonos One SL is a wired speaker while the Sonos Move is battery-powered; however, the Sonos Move has Bluetooth support and voice assistant functionality, which are both missing on the Sonos One SL. |
The Sonos One SL supports WiFi connectivity while the Bose SoundLink Revolve does not; however, the SoundLink Revolve offers Bluetooth connectivity, speakerphone functionality, and voice… The Sonos One SL supports WiFi connectivity while the Bose SoundLink Revolve does not; however, the SoundLink Revolve offers Bluetooth connectivity, speakerphone functionality, and voice assistant support – features that are all missing on the Sonos One SL. |
Brightness | 500 cd/m2 | – | – | – |
Drivers | 0.23 in (5.8 mm) + 9.2 mm | – | – | – |
Panel Type | LCD | – | – | – |
Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | – | – | – |
Screen Size | 55-inch | – | – | – |
Weight | 5 pounds | – | – | – |
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