Sonos One is the speaker to beat for those who want great sound and smarts

The connected speaker wars are upon us, and one day they will be detailed in history books for all to remember. But here, now, it can be hard to cut through the various narratives surrounding the options out there and pick a winner. Now that the cards are on the table in terms of offerings from the major players, it's pretty clear that Sonos has the best option available for most people.

Sonos One - The powerful smart speaker with voice control built in. This product has been replaced by Sonos One (Gen 2).

Sonos One (Gen 1) - Voice Controlled Smart Speaker (Black) (Discontinued by manufacturer)

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Sonos One Gen 2 Smart Speaker (White) With the Sonos One wifi enabled smart speaker, convenience and highly impressive sound quality are seamlessly joined together. Play popular music options, radio shows, podcasts, and more from this groundbreaking model. Rest assured that many of today’s go-to streaming services are favorably supported. All that is needed in order to steam to your heart’s content is a wifi connection and a power source.