# Sonos Play Goes Back To Basics, And I Think It's About Time

> We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you had to quantify the Sonos Play, you might say the new portable speaker takes us back to basics with a sprinkle of the old Sonos sparkle.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2132356/is-the-sonos-play-worth-buying/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69c5558941148e9690da3ff5)
- **Published:** 2026-03-26
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #battery #sonos #basics #play #goes #speaker #think #above
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