Reviewers value the upgraded dust protection for beaches, hiking, and outdoor travel. IP68 coverage is repeatedly treated as a meaningful durability improvement.
Pros: Google, Latency with TV (lip sync)
Cons: Charging cable inclusion, Chromecast compatibility
The IP67 protection is viewed as genuinely useful for outdoor ownership, giving the Play strong dust protection alongside its waterproofing.
Pros: Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use), Multi-speaker pairing reliability
Cons: Surround sound simulation, Protective case inclusion
Dust resistance receives explicit praise in one review that described the speaker as fully dustproof and sand-safe.
Pros: Dust resistance rating, Low-volume performance
Cons: Speakerphone quality, Backwards compatibility
IP55 dust protection is consistently treated as a useful outdoor advantage, helping the speaker cope with dirt, dust, and typical party environments.
Pros: Stereo imaging accuracy, Multi-speaker pairing reliability
Cons: Remote control usability, Bluetooth codec support
Dust resistance was treated as part of the Micro 3's practical ruggedness rather than a standalone test point.
Pros: Stereo imaging accuracy, Setup simplicity
Cons: Wired input, Backwards compatibility
Dust resistance was treated as part of the rugged outdoor package, giving reviewers confidence around sand, travel, and rough use.
Pros: Smart features, Lighting effects
Cons: Speakerphone quality, Microphone
The IP67 dust and water rating is treated as useful for outdoor use, though only one source provides an opinionated dust-related judgment.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Design and aesthetics
Cons: Status indicators, Backwards compatibility