Testseek.co.uk have collected 124 expert reviews of the Sonos Play:3 bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Play:3 bluetooth portable speaker.
August 2011
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The editors liked
Easy to use
Excellent free apps
Cheaper than its predecessor
Compact
Lots of music options
Easy to set up and use
IPhone
Android and iPad apps
Support for Spotify
Good sound quality for its size
Sounds great
Able to stream stacks of music
Small
Available in black or white
Vertical or horizontal orientation
Numerous features through Sonos app
Voice control with compatible Alexa or Google Assistant device
Nicely balanced sound
Easy to set up
Reasonably affordable way to start with Sonos
Plenty loud
Stereo or mono depending on orientation
Portable
Can create stereo pair
Great sound quality
Small and unobtrusive
Impressively musical
Disperses sound well
Flexible over positioning
Free control apps
Adios
Wires
Surprisingly tasty sound
Still the best user experience
Good service support
The editors didn't like
Lower sound quality than Play
5
Still quite pricey
Software could be better
Expensive
Need internet connection
Need a smartphone for the controller
Will most likely need to buy the Sonos Bridge to get the most out of it
Old design
Sonos Beam or Sonos Move more appealing in terms of features and design
Not widely available anymore
Requires at least one Sonos unit connected to router via ethernet
Published: 2019-09-20, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Sounds great, Vertical or horizontal orientation, Numerous features through Sonos app, Voice control with compatible Alexa or Google Assistant device
Old design, Sonos Beam or Sonos Move more appealing in terms of features and design, Not widely available anymore
The Sonos Play:3 might not be widely available these days, and it may have been replaced by more appealing speakers within the Sonos portfolio, but it's still a great sounding speaker.As with all Sonos speakers, the Play:3 offers easy setup, plenty of fea...
Published: 2019-05-14, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Still the best user experience, Good service support,
Individual speakers can be trumped for sound, No hi-res support,
While we still hope that Sonos has a change of heart and adds hi-res support in the near future, we don't believe its absence is a deal-breaker.But if you do, you should look at what Bluesound offers. Those looking for a simpler, cheaper and better-soundi...
Abstract: Sonos' apps are available on iOS and Android and there's also desktop software available for Windows and OS X. There are also third-party alternatives if you want an app that works across Windows 10 on desktops and mobile devices. You can use either Phono...
Published: 2017-12-13, Author: Kate , review by: techradar.com
Easy to use, Excellent free apps, Cheaper than its predecessor, Compact, Lots of music options
Lower sound quality than Play:5, Still quite pricey, Software could be better
The Play:3 is an excellent multi-room option and brings the Sonos system slightly closer to the realms of the common man's bank account; worth saving up for? We think so...
Abstract: Sonos is famous for its wireless multi-room speakers but it can be hard to know which one is best for you. We explain everything you need to know about Sonos including the app, controller, music services, features, reviews and more. Founded back in 2002...
Abstract: I have reviewed many earphones, headphones and wireless speakers over the years, but for some reason have never managed to review a Sonos device. I thought I would rectify this my reaching out to them, and was given the PLAY:3 to review. Now I know what y...
Abstract: When it comes to wireless audio streaming Sonos sets the benchmark. The company has been the top multiroom dog for over a decade thanks to its consistently good products and ease of use. But there are some aspects of the Sonos system that warrant improvem...
Abstract: Apart from these issues I do really like the Sonos devices, the audio is crisp and clear without any corruption or cut outs in the audio and the PLAY:3 has a superb bass to it. I was surprised at how good the quality is for internet radio and that even wh...
Abstract: Flexson, a company specialising in Sonos accessories, has introduced ColourPlay to the UK, a simple way to change the colour schemes of Sonos speakers and other kit to spruce them up or match your home. With the Sonos Play:1 being a massive success story...
Published: 2012-09-27, Author: Ed , review by: avforums.com
Abstract: When Sonos launched their original product line in 2005, the market for networked audio was barely recognisable as such. The idea of an entire line of products that depended entirely on a computer to function seemed slightly risky at the time. Fast forwar...
