Compare and analyze Sonos PLAY 3 vs Bose SoundLink vs Jam HX-P240

Updated May 2019

Ways to play

Bluetooth

WIFI

3.5 mm AUX

Card

NFC

Sygnal

Remote Control

Voice Recognition

Streams to device

1
1
1

Range signal

30 feet
30 inches

Hands-Free Speakerphone Functionality

Best for devices

all Bluetooth enabled
all Bluetooth enabled

Connection

Integrated into multi-room system

Wireless standards

AM/FM Radio

Online Music Services

Features

Type of sound

stereo
stereo
stereo

Colour

multiple
black
multiple

Material

plastic
plastic
plastic

Form

rectangle
rectangle
cylindric

Warranty

12 month

Usage

Outdors

Indors

Protection

Zippered protection

Water resistant

Dirt proof

Knobs

Volume

On/Off

Switch track

Connectors and Docks

USB

30-pin connections

9-pin Lightning connector

Micro USB

Power

AC power

Battery-powered

Battery

Rechargeable

Type

lithium-ion
lithium-ion
lithium-ion

Battery included

Capacity

Operation time

Line-in

has not
12 hours

Whireless

12 hours
8 hours
4 hours

Built-in

Built-in passive subwoofer

Carry handle

Tilt stand

Microphone

Rotating dock

Coming with

Traveling pounch

Micro USB Cable

3.5mm cable

Power bank slot

Power supply adapter

Dimensions

Size

12.3 x 9.5 x 8.6 inches
1.9 x 9.6 x 5.1 inches
3 x 3 x 2.6 inches

Weight

112 ounces
32 ounces
8 ounces

Common

Model

PLAY 3
SoundLink
HX-P240

Brand

Sonos
Bose
Jam

Rating on Amazon

4.1
4.2
4.0

Reviews on Amazon

1287
973
1809

Portable speakers comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 13
  • 2.5
  • 0
  • 13Sonos PLAY 3
  • 2.5Bose SoundLink
  • 0Jam HX-P240

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