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Sonos Play vs Tribit StormBox Lava
Product A: Sonos
52 of 96 known
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Product B: Tribit
50 of 96 known
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- 23 different values
- 24 known for one only
- 13 the same
- 27 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.
- Charging timeLower is betterA: 3hB: 5hSonos is 2 h lower.
Weight
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All 96 fields
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General
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Series
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Model numbers
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
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Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, EU, GB5Press articlet3.com/tech/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-wants-you-to-fall-in-lava-with-its-powerful-portable-speakerRead 15 October 2026T3 of 19 March 2025 gives the RRP as 129.99 GBP and says it is sold by Tribit UK. US and EU stores both list the SKUs: the EU store feed lists both colors in euro.6Maker product pageeu.tribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speaker.jsRead 15 October 2026EU store sells both SKUs. No EU launch price is stored because the feed shows current store prices only.
Colours
Audio
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Audio channels
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.
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Audio drivers
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.
BTribit StormBox Lava
| Driver type | Count |
|---|---|
| Neodymium magnet woofer | 2 |
| Silk dome tweeter | 2 |
Passive radiators
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Rated audio power
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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)
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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
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Adjustable equalizer
Equalizer bands
Automatic sound adjustment
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 modes
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Wireless stereo pairing
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
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
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 playback
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
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Bluetooth LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 202612-page multi-language manual with outlined text, read from page images and OCR. Page 4 says the speaker can connect to up to two Bluetooth devices at the same time.7Reviewsoundguys.com/tribit-stormbox-lava-review-xtreme4-vibes-without-the-jbl-price-141830Read 15 October 2026Connectivity section says it supports multipoint with two devices.
Multipoint source devices
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Bluetooth range (claimed)
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Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi standards
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 protocols
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USB audio input
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USB drive playback
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USB audio file formats
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Ports
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.
BTribit StormBox Lava
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 | Charging input |
| USB-A | 1 | Charge output to other devices |
| 3.5 mm audio | 1 | AUX audio input |
Source1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists AUX Input: Support. The USB-C input and USB-A output are from the manual and The Gadgeteer.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026USB-A page shows the rear port panel and says the speaker charges other devices from the USB-A port. The Charging page shows the rear charging port. The manual also says to switch between Bluetooth and the audio cable with two quick presses of the Bluetooth button.10Reviewthe-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/15/tribit-stormbox-lava-bluetooth-speaker-review-bassheads-rejoiceRead 15 October 2026Review lists a USB-C input for charging, a USB-A output for charging other devices and a 3.5 mm AUX input, all under the rear cover.
Controls and software
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Speakerphone
Voice assistants
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
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, Volume down, Volume up, Play/pause, Next track, Previous track, Answer/end call, Reject call, Voice assistant, XBass on/off, TWS and Party Mode3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page lists play/pause (x1), next track (x2), last track (x3), answer/end call (x1), reject call (2 s), voice assistant (2 s), volume down/up and XBass on/off. The top panel also has power, Bluetooth and TWS buttons.
Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Built-in lighting
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Lighting modes
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Smart home
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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
Playback time (claimed)
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)
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Battery energy
Battery capacity
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.
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Nominal battery voltage
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Battery chemistry
User-replaceable battery
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.
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Full charge time
Quick charge duration
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Playback after quick charge
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Charging input rating
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Max charging input
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
Max power-bank output
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Wireless charging
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Durability
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Dust and water rating
Floats
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Drop resistance
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Drop test height
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Measured
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Playback time (measured)
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
Weight
2,300g(5.1 lb)1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026Spec table says 5.07 lbs, which equals the manual's 2300 g.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specification page says Weight 2300g.
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.
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.
CE (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU), UK Declaration of Conformity3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 1 carries the EU declaration of conformity for the radio equipment type Portable Wireless Speaker BTS51 and a link to the UK Declaration of Conformity.
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.
StormBox Lava speaker, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, Shoulder strap, Detachable handle, User manual3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 1 shows the speaker, strap, USB cable and a Charger not included mark. The product page box photo adds the detachable handle and the user manual.
Links
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Spec sheet
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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