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Sonos Era 100 · Black — Smart/Portable · $249
Sonos

Sonos Era 100 · Black

Smart/Portable · $249

86
/ 100
From $249
VS
Sonos Era 300 · Black wins by 2
Sonos Era 300 · Black — Smart/Portable · $449
Sonos

Sonos Era 300 · Black

Smart/Portable · $449

88
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Sonos Era 300 · Black takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Era 100 · Black lands at 86 and Sonos Era 300 · Black at 88. That puts Sonos Era 300 · Black ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sonos Era 100 · Black if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some

Pick Sonos Era 300 · Black if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sound

Sonos Era 300 · Black

Compared on the sound sub-score

Sonos Era 300 · Black leads on sound (88 vs 86).

Features

Sonos Era 300 · Black

Compared on the features sub-score

Sonos Era 300 · Black leads on features (86 vs 84).

Value for money

Sonos Era 100 · Black

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Era 100 · Black more score per dollar ($249 vs $449).

Sonos Era 100 · Black 86
vs
88 Sonos Era 300 · Black

Score breakdown

Sonos Era 100 · Black
86
sound 86
features 84
design 88
ecosystem 84
Sonos Era 300 · Black
88
sound 88
features 86
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Sonos Era 100 · Black versus Sonos Era 300 · Black — full spec comparison
Spec Sonos Era 100 · Black Sonos Era 300 · Black

Sonos Era 100 · Black

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • −Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • −Subscription features on some
  • −Bass limits at lower sizes

Sonos Era 300 · Black

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • −Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • −Subscription features on some
  • −Bass limits at lower sizes

FAQ: Sonos Era 100 · Black vs Sonos Era 300 · Black

Which is better, Sonos Era 100 · Black or Sonos Era 300 · Black? +

Sonos Era 300 · Black scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sonos Era 100 · Black worth the price? +

At $249, Sonos Era 100 · Black delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.

Is Sonos Era 300 · Black worth the price? +

At $449, Sonos Era 300 · Black delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.

Does Sonos Era 100 · Black or Sonos Era 300 · Black last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound, Sonos Era 100 · Black or Sonos Era 300 · Black? +

Sonos Era 300 · Black — leads on sound (88 vs 86). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for features, Sonos Era 100 · Black or Sonos Era 300 · Black? +

Sonos Era 300 · Black — leads on features (86 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.