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General

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Series

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Boom Go1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Product title is Boom Go 3i. Boom 3i is a different, larger speaker.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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.

D5103, D5103010, D5103020, D5103030, D51030502Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-sound.jsRead 15 October 2026Public store feed lists SKUs D5103010, D5103020, D5103030 and D5103050. D5103 is the hardware model on the EU declaration. Two-pack bundle SKUs (BUNDLE-D5103010-2 and similar) are excluded.17Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036183/en_US/000036183.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU and UK Declaration of Conformity for model D5103.

GTIN / EAN

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194644310219, 194644310165, 194644310189, 1946443099922Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-sound.jsRead 15 October 2026Barcodes of the four single-speaker SKUs. The two-pack bundles have no barcode.3Maker product pagede.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-sound.jsRead 15 October 2026German store barcodes match the US store barcodes.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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.

January 202618Press articlesoundguys.com/soundcore-announces-boom-go-3i-compact-bluetooth-speaker-150291Read 15 October 2026SoundGuys announcement dated 2026-01-07, during CES week. Maker's exact announcement day is not confirmed.

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026US store lists four colors in stock on 2026-10-15.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$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.

$79.991Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Regular price $79.99 USD, no compare-at price. Matches the launch price in the SoundGuys announcement.18Press articlesoundguys.com/soundcore-announces-boom-go-3i-compact-bluetooth-speaker-150291Read 15 October 2026Expected to retail for $79.99 (US).19Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-boom-go-3i-review-a-rugged-speaker-for-outdoor-adventures-154204Read 15 October 2026Review header lists $79.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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.

US, DE2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-sound.jsRead 15 October 2026US store sells all four SKUs.3Maker product pagede.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-sound.jsRead 15 October 2026German store sells the same four SKUs in EUR and shows them available.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Only the selected Black reference is represented.

Midnight Black, Beige, Blue, Rose Gold2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-sound.jsRead 15 October 2026Color options Midnight Black, Beige, Blue and Rose Gold.

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Explicit portable smart speaker with battery and removable utility loop.

Portable1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Maker calls it a portable Bluetooth speaker.

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

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.

Mono19Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-boom-go-3i-review-a-rugged-speaker-for-outdoor-adventures-154204Read 15 October 2026Reviewer calls it a 15W mono speaker.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

ASonos Play

Driver type	Count
Tweeter	2
Midwoofer	1

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.

Bsoundcore Boom Go 3i

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Full-range dynamic driver	1	53.34

Source4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Speaker Driver 2.1 inches (53.34 mm). The guide does not state the driver shape or power. It is stored as a diameter of one driver. Reviewers describe one driver.20Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-boom-go-3iRead 15 October 2026Reviewer describes one dynamic 2-inch driver rated at 15 W. The maker manual gives 2.1 inches.22Retailer pagepanacompu.com/panama/en/product-information/anker-soundcore-boom-go-3i-portable-wireless-speaker-with-bassup-20-bluetooth-usb-c-midnight-blackRead 15 October 2026Retailer says Full-Range Driver x 1.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

212Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly dual force-cancelling passive radiators. Separate from powered tweeters/midwoofer.

121Reviewchina-gadgets.de/soundcore-boom-go-3i-testRead 15 October 2026Review says one driver with one additional passive membrane. The maker does not state the radiator count.

Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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15W1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Page says 15W powerful output and 92 dB peak loudness. No continuous, RMS or peak basis is stated, so only the unspecified-rating field is filled. 92 dB is a loudness figure and not a power value.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Audio Output Power 15 W. No continuous or RMS basis.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e200000K6u8tAABRead 15 October 2026Output power 15W.

Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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80Hz22Retailer pagepanacompu.com/panama/en/product-information/anker-soundcore-boom-go-3i-portable-wireless-speaker-with-bassup-20-bluetooth-usb-c-midnight-blackRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec tab for D5103010 says Frequency 80Hz - 20kHz. No tolerance or mode is stated. The maker page does not publish a frequency range. Same table mislabels 92 dB peak loudness as sensitivity.

Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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20kHz22Retailer pagepanacompu.com/panama/en/product-information/anker-soundcore-boom-go-3i-portable-wireless-speaker-with-bassup-20-bluetooth-usb-c-midnight-blackRead 15 October 2026Same retailer spec line, 20 kHz upper limit.

Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Sonos app supports adjustable bass and treble with separate loudness control.

Yes20Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-boom-go-3iRead 15 October 2026App has a 9-band custom EQ next to four presets.21Reviewchina-gadgets.de/soundcore-boom-go-3i-testRead 15 October 2026Custom equalizer with 9-band faders.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

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.

920Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-boom-go-3iRead 15 October 20269-band EQ for custom sound profiles. Presets are not counted.21Reviewchina-gadgets.de/soundcore-boom-go-3i-testRead 15 October 20269 faders. Four presets are separate.

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

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.

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Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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BassUp, Normal, Eco Mode, soundcore Signature, Treble Boost, Voice, Balanced4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button table lists 3 sound modes BassUp, Normal and Eco Mode. The app lists four EQ presets soundcore Signature, Treble Boost, Voice and Balanced. Eco Mode turns off lights and BassUp for longer playtime.

Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026True Wireless Stereo mode pairs two identical speakers as left and right channels.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

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.

True Wireless Stereo (TWS), Auracast4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026TWS for two speakers and Auracast mode for three or more.15Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033526/en_US/000033526.pdfRead 15 October 2026QSG explains TWS for two speakers and Auracast for three or more.20Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-boom-go-3iRead 15 October 2026TWS stereo for two speakers and Auracast to chain more.21Reviewchina-gadgets.de/soundcore-boom-go-3i-testRead 15 October 2026Auracast speakers cannot link with older PartyCast speakers.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes11Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-play-review-better-with-wi-fi-154324Read 8 October 2026

Yes5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-Bluetooth-codecs-does-the-Boom-Go-3i-supportRead 15 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.32Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit Bluetooth 5.3 audio specification.

6.04Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Bluetooth Version 6.0.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-Bluetooth-version-does-the-Boom-Go-3i-useRead 15 October 2026Answer says Bluetooth 6.0.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

SBC, AAC11Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-play-review-better-with-wi-fi-154324Read 8 October 2026Actual Play review explicitly lists SBC and AAC receive codecs.

SBC, AAC5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-Bluetooth-codecs-does-the-Boom-Go-3i-supportRead 15 October 2026Answer says SBC and AAC.

Bluetooth profiles

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Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dedicated Auracast button and Auracast Mode section. One speaker connects to a phone and the Auracast button on several Boom Go 3i speakers syncs the audio. It works with soundcore devices that use the same Auracast protocol and is not compatible with PartyCast.16Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d5103Read 15 October 2026Auracast supported. Three or more speakers can be linked.

MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

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Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth button press with one speaker connected enables the Dual Connections feature. If a second connected device starts playing, the speaker takes over.20Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-boom-go-3iRead 15 October 2026Multipoint allows pairing with two devices at once.

Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

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24Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual Connections means two sources. The review at headphonecheck.com says two devices at once.20Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-boom-go-3iRead 15 October 2026Two devices at once.

Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

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30m4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Bluetooth Range 30m.

Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Own Wi-Fi connection specification.

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Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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.

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Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

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USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

ASonos Play

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Speaker charging input, power-bank output and optional Sonos line-in or Ethernet adapter connection
Other	1	Conductive 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.

Bsoundcore Boom Go 3i

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input and power-bank output

Source4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026One USB-C charging port. It also supplies power to other devices.10Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Does-the-Boom-Go-3i-have-an-aux-in-portRead 15 October 2026Answer says there is no aux-in port.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

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.

No19Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-boom-go-3i-review-a-rugged-speaker-for-outdoor-adventures-154204Read 15 October 2026No built-in microphone for calls. The App Voice Amplifier uses the phone and is not a speakerphone.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

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.

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Controls

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.

Power, Bluetooth pairing, TWS pairing, Auracast pairing, Volume up/down, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Sound mode (BassUp, Normal, Eco), Light effects on/off and selection, Emergency alarm, Factory reset4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button table. Mode button functions can be changed in the app. Reset is Bluetooth plus Volume Up held for 10 seconds.15Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033526/en_US/000033526.pdfRead 15 October 2026QSG shows the sound mode button (BassUp, Normal, Eco) and says button functions can be changed in the app.

Companion app

Sonos2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Sonos is the named companion app.

soundcore4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026soundcore app.

App platforms

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.

iOS, Android4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026App Store and Google Play logos in the guide.

User firmware updates

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.

Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Firmware update prompt appears when the speaker connects to the app.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Page lists 6 music-reactive modes and 8 ambient lighting modes with customizable colors. The mode names are not published, so no mode list is stored.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED light strips change with the rhythm of the music. Mode button switches effects.

Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Built-in battery

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit rechargeable replaceable battery.

Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Built-in rechargeable battery with a real-time LED display. The Soundcore FAQ says it cannot be replaced.

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

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.

24h1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Page says 24 hours of playtime on a single charge. The conditions are in the FAQ.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Playtime 24 Hours and that it varies by volume level and music content.7Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-long-does-the-Boom-Go-3i-s-battery-last-when-playing-musicRead 15 October 2026Standard: up to 24 hours at 50% volume with lighting off and BassUp sound mode enabled. Other scenarios are 12 hours with lighting on and BassUp at 50% volume and 6 hours at 100% volume with lighting on and BassUp.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e200000K6u8tAABRead 15 October 2026Battery Life 24 H.16Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d5103Read 15 October 2026Normally up to 24 hours.21Reviewchina-gadgets.de/soundcore-boom-go-3i-testRead 15 October 2026Reviewer roughly confirmed 24 hours at about 50% volume with lights off and BassUp on, spread over several days. This is not a measured value.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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40h7Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-long-does-the-Boom-Go-3i-s-battery-last-when-playing-musicRead 15 October 2026Power-saving: up to 40 hours at 50% volume with lighting off and Eco mode enabled. Total runtime, not extra hours. The 22 hour Eco figure in the January announcement was replaced.16Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d5103Read 15 October 2026Up to 40 hours in Eco mode. Volume and use conditions affect it.

Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

35Wh4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Article explicitly publishes 35 Wh battery. No voltage-derived energy.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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.

4,800mAh4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Battery Capacity 4800 mAh. Voltage and Wh are not published.16Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d5103Read 15 October 20264800 mAh built-in battery.

Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

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.

Lithium13Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Is-the-Boom-Go-3i-fireproofRead 15 October 2026Says the speaker has a built-in lithium battery. The cell type is not narrowed further.

User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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.

No9Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Can-the-battery-for-the-Boom-Go-3i-be-replacedRead 15 October 2026Answer says the battery cannot be replaced.

Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

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.

4h4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Charging Time 4 Hours.8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-is-the-charging-power-and-charging-time-for-the-Boom-Go-3iRead 15 October 2026About 4 hours to fully charge with a 5V/3A charger. Simultaneous playback is not stated.

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

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.

5 V DC, 3 A4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Power Input 5V 3A. The guide recommends a charger with 0.05 W to 15 W output. That is an adapter recommendation and not a device maximum.8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-is-the-charging-power-and-charging-time-for-the-Boom-Go-3iRead 15 October 2026Recommends a charger rated up to 5V/3A.

Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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.

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Charges other devices

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit USB-C charging of other devices. No output maximum/profile published.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Page says it doubles as a portable charger and charges an iPhone 17 from 0% to 40% in about 1 hour. No output wattage is published.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging Other Devices section. Reverse charging does not work when the battery is below 10%.

Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

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.

IP681Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Page says certified IP68 for dust and waterproof protection.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says IP68.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e200000K6u8tAABRead 15 October 2026Waterproof IP68.

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Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit design claim for drops and tumbles. No tested height or surface published.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Page says tested to withstand drops of up to 1 meter (3.28 ft).11Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Does-the-Boom-Go-3i-have-drop-protectionRead 15 October 2026Drop protection up to 3.28 ft (1 meter).

Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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1m1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Published 1 m (3.28 ft). Surface is not stated.11Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Does-the-Boom-Go-3i-have-drop-protectionRead 15 October 20261 m. Maker asks users not to run drop tests on purpose.

Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

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.

Dual-mode silicone mounting strap (attachment loop or carrying handle)1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Dual-slot silicone strap works in clip mode and strap mode.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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.

5.92h19Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-boom-go-3i-review-a-rugged-speaker-for-outdoor-adventures-154204Read 15 October 2026Reviewer ran 100% volume with lights on and BassUp enabled to match the maker's most demanding scenario. It lasted 5 hours 55 minutes (5.92 h). Maker claims 6 hours for that scenario. This is not the 50% volume test behind the 24 hour claim. Firmware and source device are not stated.

Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

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.

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WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

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.

380g(13.4 oz)14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e200000K6u8tAABRead 15 October 2026Maker support page says Product Weight 380g. Strap inclusion is not stated.16Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d5103Read 15 October 2026Japan page says about 380 g.

Body materials

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.

Rubberized plastic, Silicone strap20Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-boom-go-3iRead 15 October 2026Impact-resistant plastic, silicone casing and a front grille.21Reviewchina-gadgets.de/soundcore-boom-go-3i-testRead 15 October 2026Back and narrow sides are slightly rubberized plastic. The strap is silicone.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

FSC-certified paper packaging1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026FSC-certified paper packaging, FSC-N003743. Not electrical certification.

EU Declaration of Conformity (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU)17Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036183/en_US/000036183.pdfRead 15 October 2026Declaration to Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, RoHS and battery regulation. Dated 2026-03-18. No FCC ID is printed in the maker documents.

In the box

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In the box

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.

Boom Go 3i speaker, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-s-in-the-package-for-the-Boom-Go-3iRead 15 October 2026Speaker, Quick Start Guide and USB-C charging cable. No charger.

Links

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Product page

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-black1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact selected Black maker page. Shared product page carries the same selected metadata.

us.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-sound1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplay2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Current maker online guide for Play. Sidebar links for other products are excluded.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdf4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user guide D5103, created 2026-06-02 on the Soundcore support page. The 2026-02 version has no Dual Connections text.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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.

1.5years15Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033526/en_US/000033526.pdfRead 15 October 2026Multi-language Quick Start Guide D5103 states an 18-month limited warranty, converted to 1.5 years. Statutory consumer rights are excluded.

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