You’re right about that for sure Darren – the sound quality, waterproof levels (in some cases), and overall build quality is constantly improving. 

From the older iHomes to speakers like the Sonos One, Amazon Echo, JBL Xtreme, and Google Home Mini it seems like the innovation is never-ending. 

It’s hard to argue with the overall performance of the Sonos One and numbers don’t lie. Finding a good balance between cost and performance can be a tough decision but usually you get what you pay for. (Depending on how you plan on using your speaker.)

It sounds like you enjoyed our comparison – hopefully it gave you a more informed point of reference going forward!

I appreciate you reading through our comparison of the Sonos One vs. Amazon Echo, thanks again. 🙂

The Sonos One must be pretty good if it’s the #1 selling wireless speaker on Amazon. Generally that’s a very good indication that a product is worth buying. It definitely sounds better than the Amazon Echo, but like you say, the Amazon one is cheaper.

Hey Tony,

Just to be clear, the Sonos One is more expensive than the Echo. The main justifying feature (for the higher cost) is the ability to stream music via WiFi as opposed to Bluetooth. 

For some people that’s a big deal since you’ll tend to have a stronger, uninterrupted streaming connection. 

Thanks for stopping by to read this comparison. 🙂

Thanks for pointing out that both speakers stream using a Bluetooth connection. As an audiophile myself, this is always a negative with these speakers. I agree that I could not justify the higher cost of the echo with such similar features. Overall great job on providing such an excellent review!