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JBL Pulse 6 vs Sonos Play

Product A: JBL

Pulse 6

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Product B: Sonos

Play

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  • 24 different values
  • 29 known for one only
  • 10 the same
  • 24 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.

  1. Playback time (claimed)A: 12hB: 24hSonos is 12 h higher.
  2. Charging timeLower is betterA: 4.5hB: 3hSonos is 1.5 h lower.

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side.

Weight

0 to 25,000 g

A1,490g
B1,300g

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Every value links to where we found it.

AJBL Pulse 6
BSonos Play

General

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Series
Pulse17Press articlechannelnews.com.au/jbl-pulse-6-brings-a-colourful-light-show-to-its-latest-portable-speakerRead 14 October 2026Article of 2026-08-27 calls it the successor to the Pulse 5, so it belongs to the Pulse line.
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Model numbers
JBLPULSE6BLK, JBLPULSE6BLKJN7Retailer pagejabko.ua/product/portatyvna-akustyka-jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026Article JBLPULSE6BLK for the Black model.8Retailer pagee-earphone.jp/products/773494Read 14 October 2026Japanese retailer lists JBLPULSE6BLKJN.
PLAYPUS1BLK, S581Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Current ProductGroup hasVariant metadata identifies the Black US SKU PLAYPUS1BLK. Hardware S58 is independently printed on the Black bottom image.3Maker product pagemedia.sonos.com/images/znqtjj88/production/2965066c89d59357583886e6aa638cd9840d1009-2000x2000.pngRead 8 October 2026Maker Black bottom image visibly prints Sonos Play, Model S58. Commercial US reference stays PLAYPUS1BLK. No unverified FCC identifier assigned.
GTIN / EAN
49689292283558Retailer pagee-earphone.jp/products/773494Read 14 October 2026JAN code 4968929228355 belongs to the Japanese model JBLPULSE6BLKJN. Other regional models carry other codes that were not found.
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Announced
August 202612Press articleengadget.com/2245008/the-colorful-jbl-pulse-6-speaker-will-be-available-next-monthRead 14 October 2026Pre-orders opened on 2026-08-26 in the US. China coverage dates from 12 August 2026, so only the month is stored.
10 March 202610Maker spec sheet (PDF)d21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/70256/documents/61866-1773147594-Sonos%20Play%20%26%20Era%20100%20SL%20-%20Press%20Release-cbcced.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official March 10, 2026 press release and preorder start.
Status
Available6Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/jbl-pulse-6-bluetooth-speaker-blackRead 14 October 2026Listed with delivery and click and collect.
Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Released current maker product. Inventory is not release status. Structured data says InStock, while earlier visible backorder wording and current exact B&H temporary stock shortage are not treated as discontinuation.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$329.9512Press articleengadget.com/2245008/the-colorful-jbl-pulse-6-speaker-will-be-available-next-monthRead 14 October 2026Article of 2026-08-26: the speaker will cost USD 330. Techaeris, SoundGuys and The Gadgeteer give USD 329.95. Tax is not included in US list prices.13Press articletechaeris.com/2026/08/27/pulse-6-debuts-jbl-adds-ai-sound-boostRead 14 October 2026Launch article of 2026-08-27: USD 329.95 with customer shipments from 2026-09-06.14Press articlesoundguys.com/jbl-pulse-6-portable-speaker-launch-162068Read 14 October 2026Launch article of 2026-08-26: USD 329.95, USD 80 more than the Pulse 5 at launch.
$29910Maker spec sheet (PDF)d21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/70256/documents/61866-1773147594-Sonos%20Play%20%26%20Era%20100%20SL%20-%20Press%20Release-cbcced.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official US Play launch price $299. Era 100 SL price excluded.
Launch price (EU)
€299.999Retailer pageexpert-technomarkt.de/Bluetooth-Lautsprecher/JBL-Pulse-6-Schwarz.12181419384.htmlRead 14 October 2026German retailer lists EUR 299.99 including VAT.10Press articlepctipp.ch/themen/news/jbl-pulse-6-fuer-29995-franken-vorgestelltRead 14 October 2026Recommended price of EUR 299.99 and CHF 299.95. VAT treatment is not stated and the euro price is taken as a price including VAT, as the German retailer lists it.11Press articleleclaireur.fnac.com/article/694950-jbl-pulse-6-lenceinte-qui-fait-danser-la-lumiere-autant-que-le-sonRead 14 October 2026Recommended public price 299.99 EUR, available from 2026-10-06.
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Markets
US, SG, AU, JP, DE, FR, CH, CN2Press releasegdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2026/0909/651591Read 14 October 2026Release in Japan scheduled for 2026-09-17.6Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/jbl-pulse-6-bluetooth-speaker-blackRead 14 October 2026Sold in Australia at AUD 449.9Retailer pageexpert-technomarkt.de/Bluetooth-Lautsprecher/JBL-Pulse-6-Schwarz.12181419384.htmlRead 14 October 2026Sold in Germany.10Press articlepctipp.ch/themen/news/jbl-pulse-6-fuer-29995-franken-vorgestelltRead 14 October 2026Available in Switzerland from 2026-10-06.11Press articleleclaireur.fnac.com/article/694950-jbl-pulse-6-lenceinte-qui-fait-danser-la-lumiere-autant-que-le-sonRead 14 October 2026Available in France from 2026-10-06.12Press articleengadget.com/2245008/the-colorful-jbl-pulse-6-speaker-will-be-available-next-monthRead 14 October 2026US pre-orders and shipping from 2026-09-06.16Press articlelowyat.net/2026/401160/jbl-launch-pulse-6-speaker-chinaRead 14 October 2026Launched in China at CNY 2,499.
US1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026US storefront and selected Black PLAYPUS1BLK offer. No other regional sales code is assigned.
Colours
Black5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026Listed as Black.6Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/jbl-pulse-6-bluetooth-speaker-blackRead 14 October 2026Colour: Black.
Black1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Only the selected Black reference is represented.
Speaker type
Portable1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Page calls it a portable speaker with an integrated handle.
Portable1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Explicit portable smart speaker with battery and removable utility loop.

Audio

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Audio channels
Mono7Retailer pagejabko.ua/product/portatyvna-akustyka-jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026Retailer lists sound system 1.0, one channel. No maker or review source states mono directly, and the speaker has one woofer and one tweeter in a 360-degree design.
Stereo1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Maker describes rich stereo sound from one Play, separate from two-speaker pairing.14Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sonos/playRead 8 October 2026Public Music verdict confirms stereo without downmixing on one Play. Tested Black matches selected color.
Audio drivers
AJBL Pulse 6
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer163.830
Tweeter11610
Source1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Spec tab: Transducer woofer 63.8 mm x 63.8 mm, tweeter 16 mm diameter. Rated output power 30 W RMS woofer and 10 W RMS tweeter. The woofer tuple has equal sides, a German retailer lists a woofer diameter of 6.38 cm and a Japanese press release calls it a 64 mm woofer, so it is stored as a diameter. The page does not say whether the RMS ratings apply on battery. The speaker has no mains mode.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026UK retailer spec table repeats the maker table: woofer 63.8 x 63.8 mm, tweeter 16 mm, 30 W RMS and 10 W RMS.9Retailer pageexpert-technomarkt.de/Bluetooth-Lautsprecher/JBL-Pulse-6-Schwarz.12181419384.htmlRead 14 October 2026Retailer lists woofer diameter 6.38 cm and tweeter diameter 1.6 cm.
BSonos Play
Driver typeCount
Tweeter2
Midwoofer1
Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Two angled tweeters and one midwoofer. Three Class-H amplifiers do not establish audio watts. No driver sizes or per-driver RMS ratings published.12Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Confirms two tweeters and midwoofer. Audio watts not published.
Passive radiators
12Press releasegdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2026/0909/651591Read 14 October 2026Harman International Japan release of 2026-09-09 names a 56 mm diameter passive radiator in the singular and does not state a count. The English HiFi Editorial article of the same date also says a 56 mm passive radiator. One radiator is stored.3Press articlehifi.fan/stories/jbl-pulse-6-brings-360-degree-lighting-bluetooth-6-0-and-ai-sound-boostRead 14 October 2026Article of 9 September 2026: a 64 mm woofer, a 16 mm tweeter and a 56 mm passive radiator.4Press articlephileweb.com/sp/news/d-av/202609/09/65932.htmlRead 14 October 2026Phile-web report on the Japanese release: 64 mm woofer, 16 mm tweeter and 56 mm passive radiator.
212Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly dual force-cancelling passive radiators. Separate from powered tweeters/midwoofer.
Rated audio power
40W1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Rated output power 30 W RMS woofer plus 10 W RMS tweeter. Total 40 W is stated by launch press and is the sum of the two RMS ratings. No peak figure is published.
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Rated audio power on mains
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Audio output power (unspecified rating)
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Peak audio power
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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
42Hz1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Frequency response 42 Hz - 20 kHz. The Japanese press release states -6 dB for the range.2Press releasegdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2026/0909/651591Read 14 October 2026Press coverage of the Japanese release gives 42 Hz - 20 kHz (-6 dB).4Press articlephileweb.com/sp/news/d-av/202609/09/65932.htmlRead 14 October 2026Reports 42 Hz - 20 kHz (-6 dB).5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026
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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
20kHz1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Frequency response 42 Hz - 20 kHz. The Japanese press release states -6 dB for the range.2Press releasegdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2026/0909/651591Read 14 October 2026Press coverage of the Japanese release gives 42 Hz - 20 kHz (-6 dB).4Press articlephileweb.com/sp/news/d-av/202609/09/65932.htmlRead 14 October 2026Reports 42 Hz - 20 kHz (-6 dB).5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026
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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
80dB1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Published as > 80 dB. The stored number is the published lower bound.
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Adjustable equalizer
Yes1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Page: the JBL One app lets you fine-tune your sound with intuitive EQ. The number of bands is not published, and launch coverage says users adjust EQ settings in the app.15Press articleandroidguys.com/news/jbl-pulse-6-debuts-with-ai-sound-boost-360-degree-lightshow-and-auracast-connectivityRead 14 October 2026Article of 2026-09-01: users can adjust EQ settings through the JBL One app.
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Sonos app supports adjustable bass and treble with separate loudness control.
Equalizer bands
Not available
22Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Two adjustable frequency controls, bass and treble. Loudness does not count as a band.11Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-play-review-better-with-wi-fi-154324Read 8 October 2026Two bass/treble sliders. Loudness separate.
Automatic sound adjustment
Yes1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026AI Sound Boost analyzes music in real time to unlock loudness and impact and keep the sound distortion-free. It reacts to the music content, not to room placement.
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Automatic Trueplay adjusts to placement. Footnote requires Sonos app and Wi-Fi to enable. Speaker microphones must be on.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Auto Trueplay continually optimizes for environment and content. App activation and universal microphone switch on required.
Sound modes
Playtime Boost18Press articlebasic-tutorials.com/news/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Playtime Boost is the named battery extension mode. AI Sound Boost is processing and not a selectable mode in the sources.
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Wireless stereo pairing
Yes1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Auracast lets you pair two speakers in stereo for a wider soundstage.14Press articlesoundguys.com/jbl-pulse-6-portable-speaker-launch-162068Read 14 October 2026Auracast pairs two Pulse 6 units for stereo sound.
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Two Play units can form a left/right Wi-Fi stereo pair. Separate Bluetooth grouping instructions only establish synchronized content. Some reviews loosely describe Bluetooth groups as stereo, so no dedicated Bluetooth L/R claim is stored.11Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-play-review-better-with-wi-fi-154324Read 8 October 2026Two identical Plays form a Wi-Fi stereo pair. Older Bluetooth pairing limits are not expanded to deny current portable grouping.
Speaker link protocols
Auracast1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Auracast links the Pulse 6 with other Auracast-enabled JBL speakers, including PartyBox speakers. No maximum number of linked speakers is published.
Sonos Wi-Fi grouping, Sonos portable Bluetooth grouping2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Sonos Wi-Fi multiroom grouping is separate from portable Bluetooth grouping. Current support establishes Bluetooth family/firmware limits. Global Wi-Fi/group maximum remains unknown.5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/grouping-your-portable-speakers-using-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Synchronized Bluetooth content while off Wi-Fi, Play and Move 2 only. Units must first be set up in the same Sonos household.
Max linked speakers
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Max Bluetooth group speakers
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45Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/grouping-your-portable-speakers-using-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Maximum four total including the first source-connected speaker. Compatible Play and Move 2 only. Wi-Fi maxima and concurrently connected Bluetooth source counts are separate and remain unknown.6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-in/article/release-notes-sonos-system-updatesRead 8 October 2026March 10, 2026 release (published 10/3/2026 in this localized day/month table) requires system software 94.1-75011 or later on all grouped Play/Move 2 speakers. Later 94.1-76070 listed without a changed count. The adjacent 31/3 and 14/4 rows establish day/month formatting. Current supported grouping is read from the maker guide and dedicated support article.10Maker spec sheet (PDF)d21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/70256/documents/61866-1773147594-Sonos%20Play%20%26%20Era%20100%20SL%20-%20Press%20Release-cbcced.pdfRead 8 October 2026Three additional Play or Move 2 corroborate four total. Current firmware conditions from newer support notes.

Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playback
Yes1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 20265Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026
Yes11Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-play-review-better-with-wi-fi-154324Read 8 October 2026
Bluetooth version
6.01Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Bluetooth version 6.0.14Press articlesoundguys.com/jbl-pulse-6-portable-speaker-launch-162068Read 14 October 2026Bluetooth 6.0.
5.32Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit Bluetooth 5.3 audio specification.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, LC31Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Supported formats SBC, AAC, LC3.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026
SBC, AAC11Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-play-review-better-with-wi-fi-154324Read 8 October 2026Actual Play review explicitly lists SBC and AAC receive codecs.
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.61Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6.
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Bluetooth LE Audio
Not available
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Auracast
Yes1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Auracast stereo pairing or linking more speakers. Sending and receiving roles are not separately stated.
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Multipoint
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Multipoint source devices
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Bluetooth range (claimed)
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Wi-Fi
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Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Own Wi-Fi connection specification.
Wi-Fi standards
Not available
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly lists 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax-compatible 2.4/5 GHz routers. This is published compatibility, not 6 GHz or a throughput claim.
Network audio protocols
Not available
AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect10Maker spec sheet (PDF)d21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/70256/documents/61866-1773147594-Sonos%20Play%20%26%20Era%20100%20SL%20-%20Press%20Release-cbcced.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Play release explicitly names Apple AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect.
USB audio input
Yes1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Page: supports lossless USB-C audio and needs compatible lossless content from supported apps or services.13Press articletechaeris.com/2026/08/27/pulse-6-debuts-jbl-adds-ai-sound-boostRead 14 October 2026Bit-perfect lossless playback over USB-C.
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USB drive playback
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USB audio file formats
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Ports
AJBL Pulse 6
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging input and lossless USB audio input
Source1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Connection port: USB-C in. Power input 5 V / 3 A. The USB-C audio role is from the lossless playback claim.
BSonos Play
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Speaker charging input, power-bank output and optional Sonos line-in or Ethernet adapter connection
Other1Conductive charging-base contact interface
Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026One physical USB-C socket and one conductive charging-base contact interface. Two contact pads are one docking interface. Base USB-C and optional adapters 3.5 mm/Ethernet sockets are not speaker port counts. Line-in is analog through a separately sold Sonos Line-In or Combo Adapter. Direct USB digital audio and USB storage playback remain unknown.3Maker product pagemedia.sonos.com/images/znqtjj88/production/2965066c89d59357583886e6aa638cd9840d1009-2000x2000.pngRead 8 October 2026Two contact pads constitute the one conductive charging-base interface.4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Base contacts must align and touch. Indoor use, dry/clean contacts required.

Controls and software

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Speakerphone
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No13Reviewblog.bestbuy.ca/tv-audio-home-theatre/portable-speakers-audio-docks/sonos-play-reviewRead 8 October 2026First-person Play review explicitly denies speakerphone support for incoming calls from connected smartphone. Voice/Trueplay microphones do not establish call support. Other Bluetooth stereo wording here is not used to define L/R pairing.
Voice assistants
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Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, Siri2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Sonos Voice Control and Alexa use built-in microphones after setup. Alexa additionally requires its app and Sonos skill. Siri uses an external Apple device and Apple Home/AirPlay 2 with Apple Music limitations. No onboard Siri listening is claimed.
Controls
Double-tap on the body for Bedside Lamp mode when no music is playing, Volume buttons, which also set the lamp brightness1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Bedside tapping lamp: double-tap when no music is playing. Brightness is adjusted with the volume buttons or in the JBL One app. No manual was found, so the full button list is not stored.
Power/sleep, Bluetooth pairing/disconnect, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Volume up/down, Group/ungroup, Voice services on/off, Physical microphone disconnect switch2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Own controls and connector-panel instructions establish all listed functions. Hold play/pause to group or ungroup. Back microphone switch disconnects all microphones, unlike top voice-services button.
Companion app
JBL One1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026JBL One app: EQ, Auracast speaker linking, light themes and brightness, Sunset Mode.
Sonos2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Sonos is the named companion app.
App platforms
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iOS, Android7Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Own setup names Sonos app for iOS and Android. Bluetooth works out of box, app/Wi-Fi features require setup.
User firmware updates
Not available
Yes6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-in/article/release-notes-sonos-system-updatesRead 8 October 2026Official notes explicitly name Play and required updated software for portable grouping.
Built-in lighting
Yes1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026360-degree choreographed lightshow across the body and the illuminated handle.
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Lighting modes
Party themes (6), Ambient themes (10), Bedside Lamp mode, Sunset Mode1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Party and ambient looks, Bedside tapping lamp and Sunset Mode with a countdown of up to 60 minutes. The count of 6 party and 10 ambient themes is from launch coverage.11Press articleleclaireur.fnac.com/article/694950-jbl-pulse-6-lenceinte-qui-fait-danser-la-lumiere-autant-que-le-sonRead 14 October 2026Sixteen themes, ten ambient and six party, plus Sunset mode and a Bedside Lamp mode.12Press articleengadget.com/2245008/the-colorful-jbl-pulse-6-speaker-will-be-available-next-monthRead 14 October 202616 preset themes, ten ambient and six party.13Press articletechaeris.com/2026/08/27/pulse-6-debuts-jbl-adds-ai-sound-boostRead 14 October 2026Six party themes, ten ambient themes, Sunset Mode and Bedside Lamp Mode.
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Smart home

None of 3 known
Matter controller
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Thread border router
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Zigbee hub
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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery
Yes1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Battery type: Li-ion 34 Wh.
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit rechargeable replaceable battery.
Playback time (claimed)
12h1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Music play time up to 12 hours, dependent on volume level, audio content and light themes.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 20266Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/jbl-pulse-6-bluetooth-speaker-blackRead 14 October 2026
24h2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Up to 24 hours. Volume, connection, settings and environment affect runtime. Exact test volume, codec and Trueplay/voice settings unpublished. Idle Battery Saver automatic shutdown is not music-playback boost.4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Up to 24 hours uninterrupted playback. Pausing, volume, Bluetooth and heat affect runtime.
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
14h16Press articlelowyat.net/2026/401160/jbl-launch-pulse-6-speaker-chinaRead 14 October 2026Playtime Boost can extend the 12 hour runtime by around two hours.18Press articlebasic-tutorials.com/news/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Spec table: up to 12 hours of playtime (Playtime Boost: +2 hours), and the feature list says up to 14 hours with Playtime Boost. Gizguide and Lowyat also report that Playtime Boost adds about two hours. The maker spec tab on the Singapore store does not mention the mode, so the figure rests on this launch coverage. Sound restrictions of the mode are not stated.
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Battery energy
34Wh1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Battery type: Li-ion 34 Wh.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026
35Wh4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Article explicitly publishes 35 Wh battery. No voltage-derived energy.
Battery capacity
4,722mAh1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Equivalent to 7.2 V / 4722 mAh. 7.2 V x 4.722 Ah is 34 Wh.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026Li-ion 34 Wh (equivalent to 7.2 V / 4722 mAh).
4,800mAh2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Published 4800 mAh pack. Nominal voltage not published and not back-calculated from energy.8Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-battery-replacementRead 8 October 2026Exact Play kit repeats 4800 mAh.
Nominal battery voltage
7.2V1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Equivalent to 7.2 V / 4722 mAh.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026
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Battery chemistry
Lithium-ion1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Li-ion.
Lithium-ion1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Battery specification explicitly says Li-ion, 4800 mAh.8Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-battery-replacementRead 8 October 2026Kit explicitly lithium-ion.
User-replaceable battery
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Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Guide names replaceable battery and links the consumer replacement offer.8Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-battery-replacementRead 8 October 2026Exact consumer kit says easily replace Sonos Play lithium-ion battery. Not merely professional service availability.
Full charge time
4.5h1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Published as < 4.5 hours at 5 V / 3 A. Stored as 4.5.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026< 4.5 hours (5 V / 3 A).
3h4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026About three hours empty to full with 45 W USB-C PD through base or native USB-C. 60 minutes to 50%, another 120 minutes to 100%. Simultaneous playback conditions unpublished. The 50% claim is not converted into quick-charge playback hours.
Quick charge duration
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Playback after quick charge
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Charging input rating
5 V / 3 A1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Power input 5 V / 3 A.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026
15 V DC at 3.0 A3Maker product pagemedia.sonos.com/images/znqtjj88/production/2965066c89d59357583886e6aa638cd9840d1009-2000x2000.pngRead 8 October 2026Actual speaker label visibly prints 15 V DC 3.0 A. This is device input, separate from compatible charger outputs.
Max charging input
15W16Press articlelowyat.net/2026/401160/jbl-launch-pulse-6-speaker-chinaRead 14 October 2026Reports 15 W USB-C charging with a full charge in about 4.5 hours. This equals the published 5 V / 3 A input. Gizguide repeats the 15 W figure.
45W2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit declaration: 18 W minimum required by radio equipment and 45 W maximum for maximum charging speed. Stored maximum is this charging declaration, not a calculated adapter rating.
USB Power Delivery charging
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Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026USB-PD supply required. Minimum 18 W and 45 W recommended for fastest charging.4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Compatible 45 W profiles include 20 V/2.25 A or 15 V/3 A, slower 36 W alternatives and minimum 18 W 9 V/2 A. These charger profiles do not replace device label.
Charges other devices
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Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit USB-C charging of other devices. No output maximum/profile published.
Max power-bank output
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Wireless charging
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Durability

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Dust and water rating
IP681Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026IP68 waterproof and dustproof protection.6Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/jbl-pulse-6-bluetooth-speaker-blackRead 14 October 2026IP rating: IP68. Environmental protection: dustproof, waterproof.
IP672Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Exact IP67. Charging base indoor only, contacts and ports must be dry when charging. Immersion depth is not a drop-test height.
Floats
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Drop resistance
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Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit design claim for drops and tumbles. No tested height or surface published.
Drop test height
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Carry features
Integrated illuminated handle1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Integrated handle that also carries light effects.
Removable utility loop2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Removable utility loop. Detached with 2.5 mm hex key. Optional carry accessories not included.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)
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14.42h11Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-play-review-better-with-wi-fi-154324Read 8 October 2026Manufacturer-provided Play tested one week. Continuous music at 80 dB measured 1 m away lasted 14 h 25 min, converted to 14.42 h rounded to two decimals. Review reports Sonos app running Sonos OS S2 Version 18.2, retained as its app/system label, not asserted hardware firmware build. Host, transport/codec, speaker firmware, EQ, Trueplay and microphone settings unstated. Status LEDs are not decorative lighting. RTINGS public prose separately reports 12 h under its own test. These incompletely matched tests are not averaged.14Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sonos/playRead 8 October 2026Public verdict reports 12 hours, separate from precise SoundGuys 14 h 25 min retained scalar. Public prose does not fully match transport/codec/EQ/Trueplay/microphone/FW conditions. Locked numeric tables unused.
Max sound pressure (measured)
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Low-frequency extension (measured)
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Audio latency (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions
Width131.73Height264.05Depth106.4mm(5.2 × 10.4 × 4.2 in)1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Product dimensions (W x H x D) 131.73 x 264.05 x 106.4 mm. Handle is part of the body.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 20266Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/jbl-pulse-6-bluetooth-speaker-blackRead 14 October 2026
Width113Height193Depth77mm(4.4 × 7.6 × 3 in)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Guide labels H x W x D as 193 x 113 x 77 mm. Manual values used. Current product page differs slightly at 192.3 x 112.5 x 76.7 mm. Not averaged or mixed. Strap inclusion unspecified.
Weight
1,490g(3.3 lb)1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Net weight 1.49 kg. Gross weight with packaging is 1.99 kg and is not stored.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 20266Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/jbl-pulse-6-bluetooth-speaker-blackRead 14 October 202614Press articlesoundguys.com/jbl-pulse-6-portable-speaker-launch-162068Read 14 October 2026Reports 1.49 kg.
1,300g(2.9 lb)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Published 1.3 kg including battery, converted to 1300 g. Packaging/base/adapter excluded. Removable loop mass not separately specified.
Body materials
Post-consumer recycled metal handle1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026The Pulse 6 incorporates PVC-free post-consumer recycled metal. Launch coverage says the handle is 93 percent recycled metal.13Press articletechaeris.com/2026/08/27/pulse-6-debuts-jbl-adds-ai-sound-boostRead 14 October 2026Illuminated handle made from 93 percent recycled metal.
Bio-based plastic, Rubber1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Bio-based plastics made from renewably sourced materials. Rubber is separately verified by guide and review.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Play explicitly named among products with rubber bottom rings. Actual review also describes rubber top and back.12Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Actual review describes rubberized top and back strip.

Certifications

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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
FSC-certified paper packaging1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026Packaging uses FSC-certified paper printed with soy ink. This is not an electronics certification.
FSC-certified paper packaging1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026FSC-certified paper packaging, FSC-N003743. Not electrical certification.

In the box

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In the box
JBL Pulse 6 speaker, Quick start guide, Warranty card and safety sheet1Maker product pagejblonlinestore.com/products/jbl-pulse-6Read 14 October 2026What's in the box: 1 x JBL Pulse 6, 1 x Quick start guide, 1 x Warranty card and safety sheet. No charger or cable is listed.5Retailer pagepetertyson.co.uk/jbl-pulse-6-blackRead 14 October 2026
Sonos Play speaker, Charging base, 2 m USB-C to USB-C cable, Quickstart guide1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Charging base and 2 m USB-C to C cable included. An 18 W or higher USB-PD power adapter is sold separately.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Own guide lists Play, charging base with 2 m USB-C to C cable, Quickstart guide. Power supply not included.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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1year9Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/termsRead 8 October 2026US limited warranty gives new Sonos products one year from Sonos shipment or authorized retail purchase. Separate from optional protection and statutory rights.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.