Sonos Five
- Sound: six drivers (three woofers, three tweeters)
- Streaming: Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Sonos app
- Inputs: 3.5 mm line-in, Ethernet
- Voice assistant: none built in
- Weight: about 14 lb
- Price: check current price
Quick verdict from our Sonos Five review: the Sonos Five is Sonos’s biggest, best-sounding music speaker. It plays loud, clear and full, and two of them stood upright make an excellent stereo pair. It has no microphone or voice assistant and no Bluetooth, so it’s a speaker for serious music listening rather than a smart speaker.
How we put this review together: written by Md. Enamul Arafath for TopSmartGear, using Sonos’s official Five specs, independent expert reviews and verified owner feedback. This is a research-based review, not a hands-on test. Read how we review.
Sonos Five review: pros and cons
What’s good
- ✅ Big, detailed sound with deep bass
- ✅ Stereo from one speaker laid flat; excellent as a pair
- ✅ Line-in for a turntable or CD player
- ✅ Groups with other Sonos speakers
What could be better
- ❌ No microphone or voice assistant
- ❌ No Bluetooth
- ❌ Large, heavy and expensive
Who Should Buy This
The Sonos Five suits people who want room-filling music in a living room without a separate amplifier and speakers, and who stream through Sonos or AirPlay 2. It’s also a good way to connect a turntable to a Sonos system.
Skip it if you want voice control or Bluetooth: the Sonos Era 300 and Era 100 have Alexa and Bluetooth built in. It isn’t portable; it needs a power outlet.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Sonos
- Model: Five
- Size: 14.33 x 7.99 x 6.06 inches
- Weight: about 14 lb (6.4 kg)
- Colors: Black, White
- Audio: three woofers, three tweeters, Trueplay tuning
- Connections: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 3.5 mm line-in, AirPlay 2
- Warranty: 1-year limited warranty
What to Expect Day to Day
Setup happens in the Sonos app, and you control music there, with AirPlay 2, or from apps like Spotify. Expert reviews consistently rank its sound among the best of any wireless speaker, with deep, controlled bass and clear vocals. Laid flat, one Five plays stereo; stood upright, two make a left and right pair. You can add voice control by pairing it with an Alexa speaker such as a Sonos Era 100.
How It Compares
| Feature | Sonos Five | Sonos Era 300 | Sonos Era 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound | Biggest, most powerful | Spatial audio | Compact stereo |
| Voice assistant | No | Alexa | Alexa |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | Yes |
| Line-in | Built-in 3.5 mm | USB-C adapter | USB-C adapter |
What Owners Say
- Owners praise the deep bass, clear highs and how well it fills a room.
- Many say a stereo pair rivals a traditional hi-fi setup.
- Common complaints: the price, and software or app updates affecting connections.
Is It Worth the Price?
The Sonos Five is one of the most expensive single speakers Sonos makes, and its price has changed over time, so check the current price and watch for Black Friday deals. For music-first listeners it’s worth it; if you want voice control too, an Era speaker is better value.
Final Verdict
If sound quality comes first and you don’t need a voice assistant, the Sonos Five is one of the best wireless speakers you can buy. If you want Alexa built in, compare the Sonos Era 300 and the smaller Sonos Era 100.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Sonos Five have Bluetooth?
No. It streams over Wi-Fi and AirPlay 2, and has a 3.5 mm line-in for a turntable or other wired source.
Does the Sonos Five have Alexa or a microphone?
No. It has no built-in microphones. Trueplay tuning uses the microphones in an iPhone or iPad.
What drivers are inside the Sonos Five?
Six: three tweeters (one center, two angled) and three midwoofers, each with its own class-D amplifier.
Can I stereo pair two Sonos Fives?
Yes. Two Fives can be paired as left and right, and they can stand upright or lie flat.
