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General

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Series

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StormBox1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Exact StormBox Micro 3 product in the current US/USD storefront.

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.

BTS36, E36-1935N-011Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Selected Black variant 50573009748215 has maker SKU E36-1935N-01. BTS36 is the hardware model in its linked maker booklet. Shopify logistics weight 708 is not product mass and is not used.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 12 explicitly names radio equipment type Portable Wireless Speaker BTS36. It is not the previous Micro 2 BTS12.

GTIN / EAN

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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.

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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 pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026The selected Black offer is available to purchase.

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.

$64.993Maker product pageeu.tribit.com/blogs/news/stormbox-micro-3-is-here-to-change-how-you-rideRead 8 October 2026Maker launch article explicitly states $64.99 US for the new Micro 3. Current US Black reference matches that named launch model. US tax treatment is not separately stated in the article.

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.

US1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Current storefront explicitly identifies United States / USD, and the Black offer is 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.

Black1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Only the selected Black reference is represented. Other current color SKUs are not added as variants.

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 pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Maker describes a portable speaker with integral strap and magnet.

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.

Mono4Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual Micro 3 review says a single speaker downmixes audio to mono. Two identical Micro 3 units provide stereo. No compatibility with Micro 2.

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.

BTribit StormBox Micro 3

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Full-range dynamic NdFeB driver	1	48

Source1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Key Features names a 48 mm NdFeB driver. Its full-range role, dynamic type and single-driver count are also explicit in the actual TechRadar review. Per-driver power is unstated.4Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual review specifies one 48 mm dynamic full-range driver and two passive radiators.

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.

23Maker product pageeu.tribit.com/blogs/news/stormbox-micro-3-is-here-to-change-how-you-rideRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies dual coaxial passive radiators, separate from the single powered driver.

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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13W3Maker product pageeu.tribit.com/blogs/news/stormbox-micro-3-is-here-to-change-how-you-rideRead 8 October 2026Maker launch article explicitly calls 13 W the sustained working power. Store as sustained total audio output, not peak output. RMS method and separate external-power rating are not published. The portable battery model is the subject of this claim.

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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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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63Hz2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10 specifies frequency response 63 Hz to 20 kHz. Tolerance, stimulus and playback level are not published. This is a maker claim, not a measured extension.

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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20kHz2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10 specifies 63 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response, with no published tolerance.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026User-adjustable nine-band EQ is separate from six presets.

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.

91Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026App-Controlled Sound Evolution specifies nine user-adjustable bands.

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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Tribit Signature, Outdoor, Rap, XBass5Reviewstereoguide.com/bluetooth-speakers/mobile-outdoor/review-tribit-stormbox-micro-3Read 8 October 2026Actual reviewer identifies Tribit Signature, Outdoor, Rap and XBass presets. Only these verified names are stored, not invented names to reach the maker total of six.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026TWS FAQ explicitly separates left and right channels across two identical Micro 3 units. Other Tribit models are incompatible.

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.

TWS Stereo Mode, Party Mode1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Maker FAQ names TWS Stereo and Party Mode. Party Mode synchronizes the same audio on both units, while Stereo Mode separates left/right channels.

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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21Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026The documented TWS Stereo and Party groups contain two Micro 3 speakers. The manual provides Speaker A and Speaker B procedures. This is a speaker group count, not a count of Bluetooth source devices.

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

Yes1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 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.

6.01Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Exact Specifications list Bluetooth 6.0. This does not establish LE Audio or Auracast. Wireless range is omitted because the lead says 100 ft while the same page table and launch article say 45 m.

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.

AAC, SBC1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Specifications and FAQ explicitly list receive codecs AAC and SBC.

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10 Bluetooth Protocol lists A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP.

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

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF pages 2–3 pairing section says connect with up to two devices. The Chinese line explicitly says two devices can be connected simultaneously, resolving concurrent connection rather than pairing memory.

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

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22Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maximum two concurrent source devices in the pairing section. Speaker A/B TWS linking is a separate connection.

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

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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.

BTribit StormBox Micro 3

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input and reverse charging output, maximum 5 V / 1 A output

Source1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026One physical Type-C port serves charging input and reverse charging output. Published reverse output is 5 V / 1 A maximum. AUX input is explicitly unsupported. USB audio and USB media playback are not explicitly addressed.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Built-in call microphone and hands-free calls are explicitly supported.

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.

Connected phone voice assistant2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 3 shows holding the multifunction button for two seconds to invoke Voice assistant on the connected phone. No specific assistant brand or standalone Wi-Fi assistant 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 up/down, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Answer/end/reject calls, Activate connected phone voice assistant, XBass toggle, TWS stereo/party mode switch, Reset2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF pages 1–4 and 6 identify physical power, Bluetooth, XBass, TWS, volume and multifunction controls. Multifunction handles playback, tracks, calls and phone assistant. Reset holds volume plus/minus for five seconds. TWS toggles stereo to party mode.

Companion app

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

TRIBIT app1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026TRIBIT app is explicitly supported for EQ, sleep timer and updates.

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, Android2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 7 explicitly shows App Store and Google Play distribution for the TRIBIT app. The actual StereoGuide review independently names iOS and Android.5Reviewstereoguide.com/bluetooth-speakers/mobile-outdoor/review-tribit-stormbox-micro-3Read 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly names TRIBIT app for iOS and Android. Its four-hour quick-charge claim conflicts with the maker three-hour claim, which takes precedence. Its 108 mm body depth conflicts with the manual tuple and is not adopted.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 7 says the TRIBIT app upgrades firmware.

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

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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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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

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

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 8 explicitly describes the built-in battery.

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 pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Maker claimed maximum 24 hours at 50% volume with default EQ under normal temperature conditions. Volume and music content affect runtime. XBass and higher volumes reduce runtime. This is normal playback, not a named battery-extension mode.

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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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.

4,800mAh1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Published battery pack capacity is 4800 mAh. Nominal battery voltage and Wh are not published and are not inferred.

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.

Lithium2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 8 says built-in lithium battery. Lithium-ion subtype is not separately published.

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.

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker safety instructions prohibit user disassembly, repair or modification. No maker-authorized battery replacement procedure is provided.

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.

2h1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026About two hours to full using a certified 5 V / 3 A, 15 W wall charger. Lower-output chargers take longer. The wall charger is not included. Simultaneous playback is not specified.

Quick charge duration

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15min1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Maker says 15 minutes of charging provides three hours of music. Battery claim footnote names normal temperature and 50% playback volume.

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

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3h1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Up to three hours after 15 minutes of charging, under the maker battery-test conditions. The StereoGuide four-hour claim conflicts and is not adopted.

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 A maximum1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Specifications give Type-C 5 V / 3 A MAX as the speaker charge input. This is separate from reverse output.

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.

15W2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10 specifies about two hours with 15 W input. Page 11 identifies maximum 15 W charger power to achieve maximum charging speed. This corroborates the product page device input rating of 5 V / 3 A MAX, rather than only an adapter output assumption.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 1 permits charging another device when the speaker battery is above 20%. Reverse charging may stop below that level.

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 pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026IP68 is the exact maker claim. Close the port rubber cover in wet or humid use. No floating claim is inferred.

Floats

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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 pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly claims SGS-certified drop resistance tested to a U.S. military standard.

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

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1.22m1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Published tested drop height is 1.22 m. The launch article names hard surfaces. Exact military standard number and full procedure are unstated.

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.

Silicone strap, Built-in magnetic mount1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Silicone strap and integral magnetic mount. The strap is designed for poles around 30 mm diameter. Magnetic mounting is limited to static metal surfaces, not moving or vibrating objects.

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.

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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.

330g(11.6 oz)2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10 gives product mass 330 g, using the manual before the web page rounded 0.73 lb. Body size on this page is an unlabeled 112 × 103 × 45 mm tuple. Maker web infographic instead shows 4.25-inch face width, so dimensions are omitted without assigning arbitrary axes.

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.

Fabric exterior, Silicone strap3Maker product pageeu.tribit.com/blogs/news/stormbox-micro-3-is-here-to-change-how-you-rideRead 8 October 2026Maker design section describes fabric exterior and the integrated silicone strap. Other body polymer types are unstated.

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.

SGS-certified IP68 and drop resistance1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names SGS certification for IP68 and drop resistance. Certificate number is not published.

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 Micro 3 speaker, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, User manual1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ lists one speaker, one USB-C to USB-C cable and one user manual. No wall charger. Optional mounting accessories are excluded.

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.

tribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speaker1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-portable-speakerRead 8 October 2026Exact selected US Black variant URL.

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.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current maker Manual Download index links this own-model raster booklet. All twelve PDF pages were rendered and visually read. Cover page 12 names StormBox Micro 3 and radio equipment BTS36.

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.

1year2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/BTS36_User_Manual-260109.pdfRead 8 October 2026Safety Precautions, PDF page 8, states warranty period 12 months. Current US Black reference using this maker booklet. Statutory consumer rights and extra seller warranties are excluded.

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