Smart Speaker
Sonos One Gen 2
by Sonos
The Sonos One Gen 2 remains one of the most well-rounded smart speakers available, balancing genuinely good sound quality with flexible voice assistant integration and deep multi-room capability.
Technical Specifications
- Custom mid-woofer and tweeter drivers
- Built-in Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant support
- Far-field microphone array for voice pickup
- Humidity resistant for bathroom or patio use
- Trueplay automatic room tuning (iOS)
- Stereo pairing and multi-room grouping
- Works as rear surround with Sonos soundbars
- Touch controls for playback and volume
- Compact matte finish in black or white
- Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity options
Pros
- ✓ Impressive, room-filling sound for its size
- ✓ Seamless multi-room and stereo pairing options
- ✓ Dual voice assistant support built in
- ✓ Physical microphone mute switch for privacy
- ✓ Sturdy, humidity-resistant build quality
- ✓ Regular software updates add new features
- ✓ Simple setup through the Sonos app
Cons
- ✕ No 3.5mm aux or Bluetooth audio streaming
- ✕ Trueplay tuning only available via iOS devices
- ✕ Single unit lacks deep bass without a subwoofer
- ✕ Relies on Wi-Fi, so outages disrupt playback
- ✕ Voice assistant selection requires reconfiguration to switch
Sonos One Gen 2
by Sonos
- Room-filling sound
- Built-in voice assistants
- Expandable multi-room audio
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The Sonos One Gen 2 is a compact smart speaker that punches well above its size, delivering rich, room-filling sound from a single unit that fits neatly on a shelf, nightstand, or bookshelf. Under its perforated grille sits a pair of custom-designed drivers powered by dedicated digital amplifiers, tuned to reproduce clear mids and highs alongside surprisingly deep bass for its footprint. Whether you are streaming a podcast in the kitchen or hosting a small gathering, this speaker fills the space with balanced audio that does not distort at higher volumes. Built-in voice control is where the One Gen 2 truly shines. With far-field microphones tuned to hear you even while music is playing, you can summon Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant (configured during setup, not simultaneously) to play songs, check the weather, set timers, or control other smart home devices - all hands-free. The updated internal hardware over the original model brings improved processing power, additional memory, and Bluetooth-based setup, making onboarding faster and future software updates smoother. A physical mic-mute switch and no built-in camera keep privacy-conscious buyers reassured. Where the One Gen 2 really shows its value is inside the Sonos ecosystem. Pair two units for true stereo separation, group multiple speakers across the home for synchronized multi-room playback, or combine it with a Sonos soundbar as rear surround channels for a home theater setup. Humidity-resistant construction also means it can live in a bathroom or covered patio. Controlled through the intuitive Sonos app, it integrates with dozens of major streaming services, making it a flexible centerpiece for any smart home audio setup.
Customer reviews
I placed one in my kitchen and was shocked at how full it sounds for something this size. Voice commands work reliably even with music playing loudly.
Sound quality is fantastic and pairing two for stereo was effortless. My only gripe is no direct Bluetooth streaming from my phone when Wi-Fi is spotty.
Added this to my existing Sonos system and grouping rooms together was seamless. The app makes controlling everything from one place so easy.
Works great as an Alexa speaker and sounds noticeably better than my old smart speaker. Setup took only a few minutes.
Installed it in my bathroom thanks to the humidity resistance and it has held up perfectly for months while sounding great during showers.
