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1274 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1274 reviews of Sonos Connect. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the connectivity and reliability. The design and size are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the price.
usability, size, design, reliability, connectivity
price
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sonos Connect is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 107 user reviews of Sonos Connect from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.
87% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 277 user reviews of Sonos Connect from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the usability. There are some mixed opinions about the price.
usability
88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com)
Sonos Connect brings the company's full panoply of streaming audio services to any stereo or hi-fi system.
The ; brings the Sonos ecosystem to users who don't want a standalone speaker system. Setup is incredibly easy, and the software apps are effortless. Sound quality is good, and the digital output means it can be even better. The analog input means the...
There are other components in the Sonos range that beat it for sound quality. If you're not using it as part of a multiroom setup, it's somewhat pricey for what it does.
The Sonos Connect brings effortless wireless media streaming to existing hi-fi owners, but it's not the first Sonos system we'd recommend.
Expert review by (cnet.com)
Design While most of the media streamers available today are no larger than a drink coaster in platform shoes, the Sonos Connect is one of the larger options. It measures 2.91 inches high and is roughly square at 5.35 inches wide and 5.51 inches deep.
The Sonos Connect brings the Sonos ecosystem to users who don't want a standalone speaker system. Setup is incredibly easy, and the software apps are effortless. Sound quality is good, and the digital output means it can be even better. The analog...
There are other components in the Sonos range that beat it for sound quality. If you're not using it as part of a multiroom setup, it's somewhat pricey for what it does.
The Sonos Connect brings effortless wireless media streaming to existing hi-fi owners, but it's not the first Sonos system we'd recommend.
Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)
I love Sonos for its convenience and sound. I already have a several speakers and there is no easier to fill the house with music from the Internet (Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, etc.). I also love the controls via an app on my phone.
Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)
Installed it on my Integrated Amplifier using the coaxial digital connection and it works fine.
Consumer review (abt.com)
I bought the Sonos as I had ripped my entire CD collection to my computer and have around 12,000 files loaded and still ripping. None of my smart TVs or bluray players could read the song list off of each CD in the correct order from Windows Media...
Clear Sound ; Easy To Set Up
Consumer review (abt.com)
Plays most media fine (although it doesn't play Audible content so audio books are out) but the turntable drops out frequently. I don't believe I've made it all the way through an entire album without experiencing drop-outs. I have the latest AirPort,...
Easy To Set Up ; Good Remote ; Intuitive Controls
Drop-out ; Poor Turntable Connection
Consumer review (abt.com)
Easy to learn to use. Sometimes my smartphone has trouble finding it on home network.
Clear Sound ; Easy To Set Up
NONE
Consumer review (abt.com)
Using it with an existing amp which has multiroom capability. Phone and computer aps are really easy to set up and use
Clear Sound ; Easy To Set Up ; Intuitive Controls
Consumer review (abt.com)
Works perfectly and took 30 seconds to set up
Clear Sound ; Easy To Set Up ; Intuitive Controls
Consumer review (abt.com)
I set up my sonos connect with my existing outdoor speakers and gave me a whole new reason to be outside.
Easy To Set Up