The 350 requires wired Internet (or a separate wireless bridge with an Ethernet connector) while the 500 has WiFi.

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It connects to TVs, game consoles and cable boxes via Toslink cable and wires into home networks via Gigabit Ethernet or wireless connectivity can be had for those who own a Sonos Bridge.

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